Associate Director, Medical Grants and Sponsorship

Role: Lead enterprise-level governance for medical grants, education grants, and sponsorships within Takeda's Global Medical team, ensuring funding aligns with enterprise priorities, compliance standards, and industry regulations. Responsibilities: establish and evolve global funding frameworks, chair or facilitate review committees, oversee lifecycle management of funding requests, develop decision criteria, and ensure transparency and audit readiness. Collaborates with Medical, Therapeutic Areas, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, and regional teams to translate strategy into practical funding standards, prioritize portfolios, and support continuous process improvements. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field; 8+ years in Medical Affairs, Grants Management, or Medical Governance within biopharma or healthcare; advanced degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MBA) preferred. High-Value: experience with global clinical or medical education funding, governance frameworks, cross-functional leadership, and multi-country regulatory environments. Skills: strong governance, stakeholder management, risk-based thinking, strategic influence, and communication skills; proficient in systems, dashboards, and documentation standards. Location: Cambridge, MA; full-time, remote/hybrid possible. No travel specified.