Head of US OBU Medical Affairs
Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description The Head of Medical
Affairs, Oncology Business Unit (OBU) will provide and drive near
and long-term strategic direction, as well as development and
oversight, of the medical activities in support of the product
strategies for the US Oncology portfolio. This role involves
providing leadership through multiple levels and influencing the
overall business strategy to ensure alignment with Takeda's
mission. This leader will serve as a critical and highly visible
member of the U.S. Oncology Leadership Team (US OLT), responsible
for driving strategic alignment and execution. Key
Responsibilities: Provide Medical leadership, medical strategic
planning and resourcing, as well as scientific, medical and
clinical oversight in support of medical, payer and patient access
strategies for all Oncology products and pipeline Lead medical team
responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of
medical affairs research strategies (including post-approval
investigator-initiated research, phase 3b/4 and outcomes research)
and medical & scientific communication platform(s) for Oncology, in
collaboration with the global medical oncology organization.
Provide medical input into the long-term vision and growth
strategies for all products in Oncology Lead and direct the medical
responsibilities by providing scientific insight and development of
strategy for the given products and pipeline within assigned
portfolio by leading, or actively participating in cross functional
teams to realize Takeda’s overall vision. Serve as US medical
scientific expert for the full portfolio of Oncology products and
represent US Medical on governance committees as appropriate
Responsible for ensuring launch readiness and leading
cross-functional teams through successful execution of product
launches Work within the US Medical matrix organization and is
ultimately accountable for all medical affairs strategic and
execution deliverables for all products. Form integrated
partnerships with the corresponding global and US business Unit and
the Managed Market Organizations Form integrated partnerships with
R&D therapeutic area(s), providing US Healthcare system medical
insights into ongoing and planned development programs Interact
internally with senior level management requiring negotiation to
guide the overall activities of the entire therapeutic area.
Develop and maintain relationships externally through Advisory
Boards, Professional Associations and Meetings, Trade Exhibits etc.
to achieve Takeda’s scientific objectives Manage the Medical
Affairs budget for US Medical Office therapeutic area When
requested, provide input to confidential New Business Development
opportunities within the therapeutic area of expertise of the
director. Education and Experience Requirements: Essential: MD
credential strongly preferred with at least 12 plus years of
experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or academic research,
relevant clinical experience, or equivalent combination Experience
with clinical research, publication activities, congress
presentations, and public speaking Senior leadership experience in
pharmaceuticals or related field, and influencing senior-level
management and key stakeholders is required Must have proven track
record of leading and driving business process transformation and
organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs
with complex business deliverables Operational experience in
pharmaceutical drug development with significant direct exposure to
clinical development Must have track record of successful
leadership, management, and development of large,
multi-disciplinary home office and field based dispersed teams.
Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent
decisions. Health care business acumen with a comprehensive
understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is required Must have
strong ability to analyze a wide variety of scientific data
including financial figures and market research data to make
management decisions Desired: Life cycle management experience
preferred Board certification desired in therapeutic area related
to position (Oncology or Hematology) Key Skills, Abilities, and
Competencies: Proficient in Regulatory Compliance: Ensures all
clinical activities adhere to necessary regulations and ethical
standards Skilled in Scientific Research: Develops and approves
scientific methods for clinical trials, contributing to robust data
collection. Proficient in Clinical Data Interpretation: Analyzes
and interprets complex clinical data to inform strategic decisions.
Complexity and Problem Solving: Detail and service oriented with
the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines. Strategic
Leadership: Shapes operational strategies and integrates activities
across Takeda, influencing global business strategies. Internal and
External Contacts: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain
highly effective relationships with clients, sites, key opinion
leaders, and external vendors. Advanced Medical Consultation:
Provides high-level medical advice to support drug development and
marketing strategies. Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and
maintains strong relationships with key external stakeholders to
align clinical research with broader health needs. Other Job
Requirements: Travel requirement is up to 30% Hybrid work
arrangement with a minimum requirement of at least 8 days a month
in office. 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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range:
$307,300.00 - $482,900.00 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 Boston, 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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