Senior Medical Director, Clinical Science ,NS TAU- Sleep Medicine
Takeda
August 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
$404,800 - $404,800 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Medical Director, Clinical Science Neuroscience, leading global clinical development strategies for Takeda's pipeline in sleep medicine or related neurological indications. Responsibilities: oversee multi-regional clinical teams (US/EU/Japan), drive development plans, and make high-impact decisions on trial design and progression; lead synopsis/protocol development, study execution, and data interpretation; manage medical monitoring, safety assessments, and external stakeholder interactions, including regulatory agencies and key opinion leaders; evaluate business development opportunities and represent clinical science in alliance projects. Requirements: MD or equivalent, 7+ years in clinical research within biopharma, CRO, or academia; proven leadership of global clinical teams; experience with NDA/MAA submissions preferred. Skills: strong communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving; knowledge of therapeutic areas relevant to sleep or neurology, GCP/ICH, and regulatory requirements; ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership. High-Value: focus on sleep medicine or neurology, global multi-regional development, regulatory interactions, clinical trial oversight, and scientific expertise in neuroscience. WorkSetup: hybrid in Cambridge, MA with 15-25% travel.