Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Strategy & Programs

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic scientific leadership and program management for multiple global CMC development teams. The role requires broad expertise in pharmaceutical product development, regulatory affairs, and cross-divisional collaboration.

The position involves leading complex programs, mentoring staff, and influencing governance and strategy across Takeda’s divisions and global partners.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership of complex, global CMC development programs.
• Strong scientific depth across pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
• Experience with global regulatory submission processes and ICH/gCMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic scientific leadership and program management for global CMC teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and represent CMC in cross-divisional initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Risk management

Regulatory affairs

DMPK

Education

BS + 18 years experience

MS + 16 years experience

PhD + 10 years experience

Job description

Takeda is seeking a senior leader to provide strategic scientific leadership and program management for multiple global CMC development teams. The role requires broad expertise in pharmaceutical product development, regulatory affairs, and cross-divisional collaboration.

The position involves leading complex programs, mentoring staff, and influencing governance and strategy across Takeda’s divisions and global partners.