Medical Affairs Senior Director, Oncology – Colorectal Cancer
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Join
Takeda as the Medical Affairs Senior Director, Oncology –
Colorectal Cancer. You will champion new and novel approaches to
drug development Life Cycle Management (LCM) as well as partner
with the US Oncology Business Unit (USOBU) and Oncology Therapeutic
Area Unit (OTAU) as a stakeholder in the evolution of the emerging
pipeline portfolio. Serve as a scientific/medical expert in
oncology products and on Takeda therapeutics positioned in the
disease states. Maintain and continue to build the highest level of
scientific/medical acumen and serve as a leader and key resource
for Takeda medical teams, cross functional partners and external
stakeholders. Survey and translate scientific findings and market
events to ensure awareness and alignment among internal partners on
issues of potential impact to Takeda. You will report to the Head
of US OBU Medical Affairs and the role is based in Cambridge, MA.
How you will contribute: Provide scientific leadership/guidance
across USMAO activities for on Brand and advanced stage and/or
pipeline molecules including: evidence data generation; data
analysis and interpretation; publications; medical communication;
medical training; medical information; and support market access &
reimbursement needs for data generation, analysis and publications.
Work in a multifunctional matrix organization with other USMAO
functions, Regional and Global Medical Affairs functions, OTAU and
other R&D functions, Oncology Business Unit (OBU) leaders,
Takeda’s Patient Advocacy team and external collaborations and
alliances. Lead the development and implementation of Medical
Strategy for US Medical Affairs Oncology: Coordinate across all
Medical Affairs functions, R&D, and Commercial functions to
develop and maintain the strategic plan; compliant execution of
USMAO tactics; and excellence in standards and practices. Prepare,
utilize and monitor the annual operating budget. Advance external
collaborations with healthcare practitioners, research groups,
payers and patient advocacy groups and assure strong collaboration
across Takeda’s organization Champion new and novel approaches to
drug development Life Cycle Management (LCM). Partner with US
Oncology Business Unit (USOBU) and Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit
(OTAU) as a stakeholder in the evolution of the emerging pipeline
portfolio. Serve as a scientific/medical expert in oncology
products and on Takeda therapeutics positioned in the disease
states. Maintain and continue to build the highest level of
scientific/medical acumen and serve as a leader and key resource
for Takeda medical teams, cross functional partners and external
stakeholders. Survey and translate scientific findings and market
events to ensure awareness and alignment among internal partners on
issues of potential impact to Takeda. Act as a scientific lead for
assimilation, dissemination and archiving of all content developed
for various disease states. Provide leadership and scientific
insight for the development of overall medical affairs strategies
and for research, publications and CME strategies. Participate in
and/or represent Medical Affairs and provide scientific and/or
strategic insights on multiple therapeutic area/product teams as
needed. Oversee medical & scientific training to US Medical Affairs
and other functions across Takeda. Additionally, oversee
development and communication of relevant medical training to
appropriate partners in a timely fashion by field medical team
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Essential: Medical Degree and
3 years clinical or other MD related healthcare experience or
PhD/PharmD and 10 years scientific, pharmacology or related
experience following award of degree, including 6 years
bio-pharmaceutical industry experience (i.e. R&D, medical
affairs and/or commercial functions) Superior communication skills,
both oral and written, and able to engender trust and respect of
peers, subordinates and superiors. Firm understanding of the key
phases, processes, and techniques that are involved in both the
pre-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development. Demonstrated
understanding of relevant connections and integration points
between Medical Affairs and stakeholders across the Development and
Commercial functions. Demonstrated understanding of legal and
regulatory environment of pharmaceutical industry Ability to work
as a team player Desired: Oncology experience in the GI/Colorectal
Cancer space Clinical, research, or teaching experience Advanced PC
skills (e.g. MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio,
SharePoint, Customer interface systems as required) Knowledge of
and experience with Medical Affairs processes and tools MBA or
relevant business degree Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Strong scientific credentials are required to communicate with key
Thought Leaders, Medical Affairs, Research and Development, as well
as other key internal and external stakeholders. Proven track
record of matrix, teamwork, leading cross-functional teams, timely
decision making and results orientation in meeting objectives.
Demonstrated ability to articulate and negotiate projects and
priorities across functions and/or organizations. Complexity and
Problem Solving Oversee medical & scientific training to US Medical
Affairs and other functions across Takeda. Additionally, oversee
development and communication of relevant medical training to
appropriate partners in a timely fashion by field medical team
Develop, align, prioritize and communicate near-term and long-term
US Medical strategies and plans for Takeda molecules in oncology.
Anticipate and assess risks to achieving business goals and develop
mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain excellence in Medical
Affairs standards and practices. Ensure compliant execution of
relevant tactics. Regularly bring scientific and market knowledge
from MA (e.g., KOL feedback, scientific literature, and medical
meetings) to Medical Strategy Teams and other cross-functional
forums to discuss opportunities and action plans. Collaborate to
provide medical and scientific input and strategic support for
clinical development, life-cycle management and commercialization
strategies and plans for assigned compounds. Lead the development
of the US Launch plan for medical and serve as the medical affairs
point on the Core Launch Team. Prepare and utilize the annual
operating budget. Submit and monitor annual budgets completely and
in a timely fashion. Internal and External Contacts Contribute to
Advisory Boards Global and US training and Speaker training
programs Collaborate with Patient Value and Access (PVA) and
appropriate commercial colleagues to develop product value
proposition for payers/providers. Seek partnership opportunities
with external groups and works with internal colleagues to develop
program. Engage in enterprise level activities for Takeda Oncology
as needed (e.g. business development activities, spokesperson to
public media) Drive collaboration to maximize positive outcomes.
Develop and maintain a broad network of mutually supportive
relationships with internal Takeda colleagues (including GMA,
Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, R&D,
Preclinical/Translational, and other affiliates) to ensure that MA
scientific strategies are integrated with those of Takeda as a
whole. Collaborate with US National MSL Head and MSL Regional
Directors to deliver appropriate activities for the US MSL team
Interface with Global Medical Affairs (and/or affiliate leadership
ad hoc) to assess needs and align appropriate supportive resources.
Serve as a leader at the center of the interface with Alliance
Partners’ Medical Affairs teams. Develop working group structure,
decision-making processes and governance for medical affairs
interactions and lead the cross partnership working teams. Travel
Requirements: Periodic travel required (up to 25%) More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development
of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient
support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will
inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating
careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in
everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace,
in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to
deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the
world. This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in
accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy. Takeda
Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an
important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We
are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to
be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:
Cambridge, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $208,200.00 - $327,140.00 The
estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this
position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of
factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant
for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique
skills, level of education attained, certifications or other
professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant
lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual
base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local
minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based
employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term
incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in
medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match,
short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance,
a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company
holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based
employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80
hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120
hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its
commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status,
national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic
information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam
era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran
in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and
any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Cambridge, MA
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or
continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be
subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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