Strategy & Operations Lead, Medical Trial Enablement

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Oncology in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Strategy & Operations Lead- Medical Trial Enablement & Early Pipeline (Associate Director). The role partners with GMAO Medical and Global Development Operations to translate clinical development plans into readiness plans and coordinated execution.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, govern trial support activities, align owners and resources, and communicate decisions clearly to senior teams, while driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PhD, etc.) preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting executive-level content.
• Proficient in presenting to senior executives using Microsoft PowerPoint and related tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into clear narratives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for GMAO and Chief of Staff to strengthen Medical's contribution to clinical trial planning and execution.
• Oversee integrated planning across clinical trial support activities, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Maintain forward-looking trial milestones and align regional/local Medical leaders on ownership and readiness requirements.
• Establish governance, roles, handoffs, escalation routes, and communication pathways across Global, Regional, and Local Medical teams.
• Ensure Medical representation in feasibility, country/site planning, and study execution forums with timely input and decisions.
• Partner with Global Medical Leads to optimize meeting management and team effectiveness for early pipeline programs.
• Track recommendations, requests, and escalations through resolution with clear decisions and next steps.
• Represent GMAO on digital innovation efforts to prioritize Medical requirements and cross-functional impact.
• Continuously assess workflows, identify improvements, and monitor adoption and benefits to inform refinements.
• Develop executive-ready updates on readiness, milestones, risks, dependencies, and required actions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/ MPH/ PhD

Job description

Takeda Oncology in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Strategy & Operations Lead- Medical Trial Enablement & Early Pipeline (Associate Director). The role partners with GMAO Medical and Global Development Operations to translate clinical development plans into readiness plans and coordinated execution.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, govern trial support activities, align owners and resources, and communicate decisions clearly to senior teams, while driving process improvements and