Director, Scientific & Competitive Analysis
Takeda
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
$278,080 - $278,080 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead the Oncology Business Unit's Scientific & Competitive Analysis function, overseeing strategy, governance, and team development to deliver insights on scientific, clinical, regulatory, and market developments. Responsibilities: act as an embedded strategic partner to brand teams across the product lifecycle, proactively identify risks and opportunities, develop intelligence plans, and provide actionable insights to inform clinical, commercial, and portfolio decisions; lead scenario planning and competitive response activities; collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, Medical, Market Access, and Business Development; manage external vendors and tools; present insights to senior leadership. Qualifications: BS in Life Sciences or related field; 10+ years in healthcare/pharma with product development/launch experience; demonstrated ability to lead teams, synthesize complex intelligence, and influence high-level decisions; expertise in competitive intelligence methodologies, market analysis, and strategic support; strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills. High-Value: Oncology focus, therapeutic area knowledge, strategic intelligence leadership, experience supporting clinical development and commercialization, proficiency with intelligence tools and industry conference engagement. Work Setup: based in Boston, MA, full-time employee role, with potential for cross-functional collaboration.