Global Medical Lead, Neuroscience, Orexin Pipeline

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES :

Work with the Global Medical Unit Head (GMUH) to develop and execute multi-year global medical strategy for Orexin Franchise, appropriately aligned with overall strategy and incorporating R&D functional strategies (clinical, regulatory, GEO, PV, compliance)

Work with the GMUH on the development and in-year implementation of the Global medical plan and / or support in-year plan definition and implementation by International Medical Affairs. Inherent is Orexin launch planning and excellence

Collaborate closely with region / locs to incorporate global unmet medical needs in MST plans as deemed fit.

Provide leadership and build strong global evidence generation plans with regional / loc feedback to support patient access

Serve as Global Medical representative on standing and project-based cross-functional teams

As needed, provide Medical review to Global promotional and non-promotional materials

Act as a company representative interacting with external scientific leaders, patient advocacy groups and / or regulatory authorities

Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest

Serve as a Global Medical representative on business development opportunities

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Support definition of global medical strategy and plans

Work with the GMUH and Medical Sub-team (MST) to develop medical strategy, including e.g. in-line R&D LCM strategy, publications strategy, congress strategy, customer interaction strategy, and the scientific communication platform for the disease area / brand(s), aligned with product strategy. Included is Orexin pre- and post-launch planning / strategy.

Support development of the in-year medical tactical plan and budget for the global initiatives

As delegated by the GMUH, co-lead functional (e.g. publications, medical communications, medical training) and in-line R&D teams in developing plans supporting global medical strategy

As delegated by the GMUH, collaborate with commercial to ensure aligned and medically appropriate commercial strategy, planning and execution.

As delegated by the GMUH, participate in development of product strategy; provide medical affairs and R&D inputs for product(s) to Product Strategy Team

Work with GMUH on in-year implementation of global medical strategy.

Development and implementation of Orexin medical launch plan.

Providing physician leadership for scientific communications, including standard responses and publications

Planning, designing and managing global and overseeing medical Advisory Boards

Providing medical review of Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) proposals and other grants through the grant approval process

Managing design and execution of clinical studies (phase IIIb / IV, disease registries, epidemiological studies, outcomes surveys, etc.) in close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Clinical Development head and Global clinical Operations

Managing completion of regulatory obligations

Monitoring and communicating progress against medical plan; propose and initiate initiatives as need to adjust to disease area requirements

Conducting medical review and approval of promotional and meeting materials

Serving as Global Medical representative on standing and project-based cross-functional teams

Interaction with external stakeholders in alignment with customer needs and medical strategy

Act as a company representative with external scientific leaders, policy makers, patient advocacy groups and / or regulatory authorities

Per medical strategy, establish and / or enhance partnerships with key academic institutions and develop relationships with key thought leaders

Per medical strategy, establish appropriate partnerships with KOLs in areas of scientific interest

Represent Medical Affairs at internal and external meetings

Maintenance of knowledge base

Serve as a key medical resource on the disease area and on specific products

Maintain a high level of expertise on the disease area

Develop and maintain knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, codes of practices and Takeda policies related to all medical activities

As directed by the GMUH, develop, conduct, or participate in therapeutic training programs for Takeda internal departments

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

Required

MD / PHD with at least 5 years of demonstrated leadership in a pharmaceutical Medical Affairs role or clinical development role, preferably in the area of Neuroscience and Sleep Disorders

Experience working with International KOLs and delivering on a multinational value-proposition for the assigned product

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex matrix environments

Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and trends including a good understanding of the life cycle of a brand from cross-functional perspectives (e.g. marketing, pricing and reimbursement, supply chain).

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, including proven success in communicating ideas to build collaborative work relationships

Advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills including clear achievements in positively influencing key stakeholders

Fluency in English (or multiple languages is a plus)

Desired

Direct experience in drug development and / or good understanding of development techniques

Proven experience in and understanding of multiple regional / country markets

Deep understanding of the brand(s) / therapeutic area and the stakeholders’ needs

Travel Requirements

Availability to travel up to 30% of time

Location : Cambridge, MA

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location :

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range :

169,400.00 - $266,200.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

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