Medical Director, Clinical Science, Neuroscience TAU- Psychiatry
Takeda
August 17, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
$237,200 - $372,790 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Position: Medical Director, Clinical Science, Neuroscience–Psychiatry (Cambridge, MA)
Responsibilities
- Lead global (US/EU/Japan/China) clinical development strategy for assigned Takeda pipeline compounds; drive complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-regional decisions.
- Own global clinical development plan to support regulatory approval across regions.
- Lead/participate in Development Team strategy and deliverables (Development Strategy, Clinical Development Plan, Clinical Protocols); recommend program scope/complexity and influence budget.
- Monitor and interpret internal/external study data; make high-impact recommendations (e.g., go/no-go; modify plans/designs) based on medical/scientific implications.
- Drive synopsis/protocol preparation/approval; ensure successful study design and interpretation; present conclusions to management.
- Conduct trial medical monitoring: assess protocol conduct/subject safety; integrate safety input with Pharmacovigilance; make final decisions on study conduct related to scientific integrity.
- Lead regulatory/KOL interactions and develop company positions for regulatory applications.
- Support business development/alliance projects: due diligence, feasibility, and negotiation of clinical development plans; serve as clinical contact for alliances.
- Lead R&D internal teams and participate in cross-functional task forces.
Qualifications
- MD (or internationally recognized equivalent) plus 5+ years clinical research experience (pharma/CRO consulting/academia, or combination).
- Demonstrated leadership of clinical development/matrix teams with Phase 3 responsibilities in multiple regions.
- NDA/MAA/submission experience preferred; management experience.
Skills/Knowledge
- Superior communication, strategic, interpersonal, negotiating; proactive issue solving; ability to lead multi-disciplinary/multi-regional matrix decisions.
- Expertise in psychiatry; therapeutic area knowledge; regional/global regulatory requirements; GCP/ICH.
Travel
- ~10–20% travel; some international.
Compensation/Benefits (high level)
- U.S. base salary range: $237,200–$372,790; possible incentives; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and well-being benefits.
Application instructions
- No phone calls or recruiters please.
Responsibilities
- Lead global (US/EU/Japan/China) clinical development strategy for assigned Takeda pipeline compounds; drive complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-regional decisions.
- Own global clinical development plan to support regulatory approval across regions.
- Lead/participate in Development Team strategy and deliverables (Development Strategy, Clinical Development Plan, Clinical Protocols); recommend program scope/complexity and influence budget.
- Monitor and interpret internal/external study data; make high-impact recommendations (e.g., go/no-go; modify plans/designs) based on medical/scientific implications.
- Drive synopsis/protocol preparation/approval; ensure successful study design and interpretation; present conclusions to management.
- Conduct trial medical monitoring: assess protocol conduct/subject safety; integrate safety input with Pharmacovigilance; make final decisions on study conduct related to scientific integrity.
- Lead regulatory/KOL interactions and develop company positions for regulatory applications.
- Support business development/alliance projects: due diligence, feasibility, and negotiation of clinical development plans; serve as clinical contact for alliances.
- Lead R&D internal teams and participate in cross-functional task forces.
Qualifications
- MD (or internationally recognized equivalent) plus 5+ years clinical research experience (pharma/CRO consulting/academia, or combination).
- Demonstrated leadership of clinical development/matrix teams with Phase 3 responsibilities in multiple regions.
- NDA/MAA/submission experience preferred; management experience.
Skills/Knowledge
- Superior communication, strategic, interpersonal, negotiating; proactive issue solving; ability to lead multi-disciplinary/multi-regional matrix decisions.
- Expertise in psychiatry; therapeutic area knowledge; regional/global regulatory requirements; GCP/ICH.
Travel
- ~10–20% travel; some international.
Compensation/Benefits (high level)
- U.S. base salary range: $237,200–$372,790; possible incentives; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and well-being benefits.
Application instructions
- No phone calls or recruiters please.