Director, US Medical Clinical Research - Medical Engagement & Innovation

About the position Join Takeda as a Director, US Medical Clinical Research - Medical Engagement & Innovation where you will drive clinical, collaborative and above-therapeutic area external engagement research activities to advance differentiated value-based care. Strategic thought partner with Head of USM Clinical Research and USM External Affairs to create a virtuous cycle of collaborative and patient-centered research, engagement and partnerships to transform care. As part of the US Medical Affairs team, you will report to the Sr. Director & Head, US Medical Clinical Science, Clinical Research & Research Process Excellence. This is a hybrid position based in Exton, PA. Responsibilities • Lead and implement innovative research initiatives and engagement activities designed to advance effective patient-centered healthcare solutions. • Align with external needs to identify and shape partnerships & solutions that link the demands of the current healthcare ecosystem to Takeda priorities. • Deliver and oversee USM clinical and collaborative research programs in accordance with internal and external legal, compliance and regulatory guidelines. • Influence and lead matrix-managed high performing study teams to implement best practices for clinical and collaborative research program deliverables. • Provide strategic input and lead US Medical Clinical Research including synopsis and protocol development. • Represent US Medical externally with collaborators and investigators to develop and ensure execution of research plans. • Lead special projects according to USM business needs. Requirements • Pharm D, PhD, M.P.H., M.S., Bachelor's or equivalent education. • Minimum of 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience and drug development in all phases. • Minimum of 10 years' experience as a project/program manager leading complex pharmaceutical project deliverables. • Experience in leading cross-functional teams with emphasis on late-phase and post-marketing development. • Thorough understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines related to research trials. • Minimum of 6 years of managing teams in a matrix team environment. • Strong communication and strategic skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience operating in a highly dynamic, changing environment. • Ability to maintain a command of a large amount of scientific information across multiple therapeutic areas. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401(k) plan and company match • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Tuition reimbursement program • Paid volunteer time off • Company holidays • Well-being benefits • Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year • Accrual of up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires Apply tot his job