Medical Affairs Senior Director, Oncology – Colorectal Cancer

Role Summary

Medical Affairs Senior Director, Oncology – Colorectal Cancer. Based in Cambridge, MA, this role provides scientific leadership for US Medical Affairs Oncology across Brand and pipeline molecules, serving as a key resource for Takeda medical teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders. The position partners with USOBU and OTAU to evolve the emerging pipeline and translate scientific findings into aligned internal strategies and external activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership/guidance across USMAO activities for on-brand and advanced-stage and/or pipeline molecules, including data generation, analysis and interpretation, publications, medical communication, medical training, medical information, and support for market access and reimbursement needs.
• Work in a multifunctional matrix with USMAO, Regional/Global Medical Affairs, OTAU, R&D, OBU, Patient Advocacy, and external collaborations.
• Lead the development and implementation of Medical Strategy for US Medical Affairs Oncology, coordinate across Medical Affairs, R&D, and Commercial to develop and maintain strategic plans; ensure compliant execution of tactics; manage the annual operating budget.
• Advance external collaborations with healthcare practitioners, research groups, payers, and patient advocacy groups, ensuring strong cross-organizational collaboration.
• Champion new approaches to drug development Life Cycle Management (LCM); partner with USOBU/OTAU as a stakeholder in the emerging pipeline portfolio.
• Serve as a scientific/medical expert for oncology products and related Takeda therapeutics; maintain high scientific acumen and act as a leader/resource for medical teams and stakeholders.
• Survey and translate scientific findings and market events to ensure awareness and alignment among internal partners on potential impacts.
• Act as scientific lead for assimilation, dissemination, and archiving of content across disease states.
• Provide leadership and scientific insight for overall medical affairs strategies and for research, publications, and CME strategies.
• Participate in Medical Affairs and provide insights on multiple therapeutic area/product teams as needed.
• Oversee medical and scientific training across Takeda US Medical Affairs and other functions; oversee development and timely communication of medical training to appropriate partners by field medical team.

Qualifications

• Required: Medical Degree with 3+ years clinical or MD-related healthcare experience, or PhD/PharmD with 10+ years scientific/pharmacology experience post-degree, including 6 years in bio-pharmaceutical industry (R&D, medical affairs, or commercial).
• Required: Superior oral and written communication skills; ability to engender trust and respect across peers and leadership.
• Required: Firm understanding of pre-clinical and clinical drug development processes; knowledge of regulatory environment; ability to work as a team player.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to integrate Medical Affairs with Development and Commercial functions.

• Preferred: Oncology experience in GI/Colorectal Cancer; clinical, research, or teaching experience; advanced PC skills (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint); knowledge of Medical Affairs processes and tools; MBA or relevant business degree.

Skills

• Strong scientific credentials to communicate with Thought Leaders, Medical Affairs, R&D, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate in a matrix environment, and drive timely decisions and results.
• Ability to articulate and negotiate projects and priorities across functions/organizations.

Travel Requirements

• Periodic travel required (up to 25%).