US Oncology Field Medical Director

Takeda

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 361,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Takeda seeks a Head of US Oncology Field Medical in Boston, MA to lead the strategic and operational direction of the US Oncology field medical organization and to align field medical activities with global priorities.

In this role, you will partner across Medical Affairs, R&D, and Market Access to shape medical plans, evidence-generation priorities, and launches, ensuring scientific integrity and compliant engagement with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Advanced scientific or clinical degree required; MD credential strongly preferred.
At least 12 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research, clinical practice, or equivalent.
Significant leadership experience in Medical Affairs or Field Medical within oncology or hematology.
Demonstrated success leading, managing, and developing large, multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed field-based teams.
Experience with clinical research, publications, congress presentations, and public speaking.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated success leading business process transformation and organizational or cultural change while delivering complex programs.
Operational knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development with exposure to clinical development and evidence generation.
Strong healthcare business acumen and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to support decisions.
Oncology or hematology board certification.
Lifecycle management and product launch experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the US Oncology field medical organization, including strategy, structure, resource planning, performance expectations, and execution across the portfolio and pipeline.
Translate US Oncology medical strategy into clear field medical priorities, objectives, engagement plans, and measurable outcomes.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed MSL organization, including field medical leaders and people managers, as applicable.
Ensure field medical teams deliver balanced, evidence-based, and compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, investigators, payers, and other stakeholders.
Establish consistent standards for field planning, stakeholder engagement, territory execution, documentation, and follow-through.
Oversee the collection, synthesis, and communication of field insights to inform medical strategy and development.
Partner with US and Global Medical Affairs to shape medical plans, congress strategies, and evidence-generation priorities.
Provide field medical leadership for launch readiness and product launches with organizational capability and scientific preparedness.
Partner with R&D to provide healthcare system insights into development programs.
Represent US Field Medical on cross-functional leadership teams and governance forums.
Develop relationships with key opinion leaders, professional associations, and external stakeholders to advance scientific objectives.
Ensure field medical activities comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
Own the field medical operating budget and deploy resources to high-priority needs.
Lead continuous improvement of field medical capabilities, operating models, and analytics.