Director, Global Medical Lead, Zasocitinib – Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Role: Global Medical Lead for Zasocitinib in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), responsible for developing and executing the medical strategy across the product lifecycle. Core responsibilities: define scientific priorities, oversee evidence generation, guide external engagement, and ensure medical governance in a matrixed, cross-functional environment. Lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with stakeholders in Clinical Development, Regulatory, HEOR, and Commercial, and represent Takeda at external scientific forums. Qualifications: MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent with 8–12+ years in biopharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical development, or related fields. Experience in rheumatology or immunology, with proven leadership in medical strategy and evidence plans, pre-launch and lifecycle management preferred. Skills: deep scientific acumen, strategic mindset, strong communication, and influence across global teams, with digital fluency and knowledge of global pharma regulations. High-value specifics: focus on PsA, biologic modality, global strategic leadership, evidence generation, external stakeholder engagement, and medical governance. Work setup: hybrid in Cambridge, MA, with no specified travel requirements.