Associate Medical Director, R&D Physician Scientist Accelerator Program (TPSAP)

Role Summary

Associate Medical Director in Takeda's R&D Physician Scientist Accelerator Program (TPSAP) based in Cambridge, MA. The role is part of a 2-year program designed to develop future leaders in the biopharmaceutical industry through rotations, a formal drug development curriculum, and leadership development through coaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Rotations through R&D departments tailored according to your interests and skills :
  • 3-5 rotations of 4-6 months duration each
  • Each rotation will include a list of learnings and attributes to be developed during the course of the rotation.
  • The participant will work with an assigned Supervisor for each rotation who is responsible for oversight and mentorship. Together with the Fellow, the Supervisor will outline a list of tasks and activities to be achieved for each rotation.
• Participation in the Drug Development Curriculum:
  • Each year of the program a formal multi-week drug development program will be provided for accelerated learning of key drug development concepts.
  • Monthly drug development seminars will be held, focusing on key elements of clinical protocol design and implementation
  • The Fellow will also participate in a curriculum focused on communication/presentation and leadership skills
• Participation leadership development initiatives:
  • Formal networking opportunities with Takeda R&D leaders at multiple levels
  • Multi-week presentation and communication workshop to hone ability to communicate in the industry setting.
  • Team leadership workshops to foster understanding of team dynamic and key team leadership attributes for biopharma
• Working with the Program Director and Therapeutic Area Supervisor and Rotation Mentors :
  • Oversight of the program and Fellows is undertaken by the Program Director, with each Fellow having a Therapeutic Area Supervisor who has primarily responsibility to ensure the progress and development of the Fellow.
  • A Therapeutic Area Supervisor is appointed to each participant for the 2-year duration of the program. The Therapeutic Area Supervisor conducts performance reviews, with input from department supervisor, rotation mentors, and HR and SPA representatives. Fellows are expected to establish and maintain a regular working relationship with their Therapeutic Area Supervisor
  • Each participant will also be assigned a Mentor. The Mentor is a senior level executive in the industry, either from inside or outside Takeda, who will provide valuable support and guidance. The participant is expected to establish and maintain a regular working relationship with the Mentor

Education

• MD or internationally recognized equivalent, board certified (or internationally recognized equivalent) in internal medicine or a subspecialty
• Post-graduate clinical patient care experience
• Established strong record of research accomplishments (PhD or equivalent degree highly preferred, list of publications, grants, research awards etc)

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, reviewing and editing scientific documents
• Superior interpersonal skills, diplomacy and positive influencing abilities
• Ability to work and drive decision-making within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix teams
• Good fit with Takeda core values and leadership principles
• Right attitude (passionate, insightful, agile, curious, open-minded, “can-do” mindset)

Education / Certifications

• MD (or internationally recognized equivalent)
• PhD (or internationally recognized equivalent)

Travel & Additional Requirements

• Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings or R&D sites including overnight trips
• Hybrid work arrangement may apply