Medical Director, Clinical Science, Neuroscience TAU- Psychiatry

Role: Medical Director, Clinical Science (Neuroscience-Psychiatry) at Takeda, leading global clinical development strategies for pipeline compounds in psychiatric indications. Responsibilities: direct multi-regional clinical teams, develop and oversee clinical development plans and protocols, evaluate ongoing study data for strategic decisions, and lead external interactions with regulatory agencies and key opinion leaders. Also responsible for due diligence, business development, and alliance management; providing scientific expertise to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Qualifications: MD or equivalent, with at least 5 years of clinical research experience, including leadership of Phase 3 trials across multiple regions; NDA/MAA experience preferred. Skills: strong communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and decision-making abilities within complex matrix teams. Knowledge: expertise in psychiatry, therapeutic area science, GCP/ICH, and regional/global regulatory landscapes. High-Value: focus on psychiatric/neuroscience therapeutics, global development, and regulatory strategy, with approximately 10-20% travel. Work setup: hybrid model based in Cambridge, MA, U.S.