Scientific/Medical Lead, Hematology, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

Role Summary

Scientific/Medical Lead, Hematology, Global Medical Affairs Oncology. The role provides scientific leadership across global medical affairs activities for advanced stage molecules and/or pipeline, including medical strategy, data generation, publications, medical training, information, and support for market access & reimbursement. The role collaborates within a matrix organization across medical affairs, clinical development, access & reimbursement, and commercial teams, with regional medical leads and LOCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific/clinical expertise and leadership to develop asset-specific medical strategy and associated deliverables, including data generation, analysis and interpretation; publications, medical training, medical information, congress strategy and thought leadership engagement.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of oncology patient needs and focus activities to meet those needs.
• Represent Medical Affairs at the Global Product Team and Global Brand Team to provide medical input and insights for customer- and patient-centric clinical and brand planning.
• Facilitate cross-regional alignment on medical strategy and deliverables; gather LOC feedback for input to development and lifecycle management plans.
• Provide input into asset strategy, clinical development program, brand team strategy and tactical plans.
• Lead or support evidence generation strategy and execution of Phase 3B/4 studies, including interventional and observational research with a focus on diagnostics.
• Lead or support Investigator Initiated Studies (IISR) program.
• Lead and execute global advisory board meetings and communicate key findings across global teams.
• Support global publication strategy and execution of publication plan.
• Provide strategic and scientific guidance into internal training, congress plans and company-sponsored symposia.
• Foster research relationships with global cancer research organizations and institutions.
• Establish, maintain, and direct interactions with key opinion leaders and HCPs; lead or support global KOL engagement planning.
• Build long-term cross-functional relationships with global functions, GBTs, clinical development, regional functions and LOC.
• Represent Takeda Oncology at external engagements (congresses, scientific meetings, etc.).

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD or PhD
• 7+ years post-doctorate healthcare or related experience
• 5+ years Medical Affairs experience or related industry experience
• 2+ years budgetary and direct/indirect people management experience
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and brand lifecycle understanding across cross-functional areas
• Experience in oncology and/or hematology-oncology preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; proven ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to work effectively in complex matrix environments and drive decision-making across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing technology environment
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, listening, judgment, analytic, and conflict management skills
• Negotiation and influence skills; ability to manage conflicts diplomatically
• Ability to anticipate issues and solve problems; understanding of multiple regional markets
• Deep understanding of brand/therapeutic area and stakeholder needs
• Experience overseeing and managing budgets to meet targets
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Education

• MD, PharmD or PhD

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel required