Executive Medical Director, Redirected Immunity & Internal Expert, Oncology Clinical Science:
Takeda

1568108315
Takeda
ORANGEBURG New York
Pharmaceutical
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
  • As leader of the Redirected Immunity strategy pillar within the Clinical Sciences function of Takeda Oncology, ensure that clinical development programs are appropriately designed to support Asset Strategy and OTAU objectives
  • Serve as an expert to provide guidance to cell therapy and redirected immunity strategy pillars
  • Partner with Oncology Drug Discovery Unit (ODDU) and Translational Science to provide clinical expertise and ensure clinical and preclinical asset development supports Redirected Immunity Strategy and OTAU objectives
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the synopsis and protocol review board (OTECH) for relevant studies
  • Coordinate oncology-dedicated functional leaders across development as an extension of the TAU leadership team to enable advancement of the redirected immunity portfolio by the Global Program Teams (GPTs)
  • Actively participate in business development assessments and in the governance of key Oncology partnerships related to the redirected immunity portfolio (e.g. JSC / JDC representative)
  • As a member of the Oncology Clinical Science Leadership Team, Support the Head, Oncology Clinical Science in representing the OTAU at the Safety Board and Sponsor Executive Committee (SEC)
  • Direct reports will include Global clinical leads (GCL) and study clinicians working on multiple redirected immunity assets
  • Geographic Scope: Global (OTAU) and Japan & Asia (OTAU J&A)
ACCOUNTABILITIES .
  • Serve as a key Oncology strategist and thought partner to the Research, Development and Commercial oncology leaders bringing enterprise thinking, a strong external network, and state-of-the-art clinical knowlege to maximize the patient value of Takeda innovative Oncology portfolio.
  • Serve as an outstanding leader of the Clinical Sciences team who attracts, hires, motivates, challenges, and develops talents, with a focus on enhancing capabilities in redirected immunity.
  • Work closely with the Oncology leadership team to ensure optimal clinical science support of the oncology redirected immunity portfolio including by Global Clinical Leads (GCLs).
  • As reference SME of the Oncology Tenjin Committee Hub (OTECH), work with oncology-designated global functional leaders and external advisors to provide cross-functional technical review of synopses and full protocols designed to implement the asset strategies.
  • Support the Chair of the Oncology Development Leadership Team (ODeLT), to facilitate execution by global project teams (GPTs) of portfolio review committed (PRC)-endorsed cell therapy plans, including taking ownerhsip of issues escalated by GPTs, tackling portfolio-level operational challenges identified as major themes, and addressing strategic challenges beyond the scope of GPTs.
  • Support the Head, Oncology Clinical Science to manage the Oncology Clinical Science budget across regions.
  • Drive organizational team effectiveness initiatives that advance the fit-for-purpose Global Program Team model and Clinical SubTeam/Study Execution Team (CST/SET)
  • Drive key initiatives as a member of the Oncology TAU Leadership Team (OTAULT), including functional and cross-functional innovations in clinical development.
  • Serve as clinical development expert to the Oncology Business Unit and PRC stakeholders for redirected immunity programs
  • Accountable for strategic medical guidance to Business Development.
  • Provide input and collaborate with (internal and external) cross-functional strategic teams and task forces.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
  • Has leading edge knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories in the discipline. May represent Company or act as an external technical resource.
  • Has relevant experience in the field of redirected immunity
  • Applies technical, line and business knowledge to lead the strategic direction of line and/or zone portfolio.
  • Develops innovative ideas and leads complex discipline, department and/or line projects.
Leadership
  • Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients, and build trust, reputation and business
  • Creates the environment that inspires and enables people to collaborate and move the organization forward
  • Focuses on the few priorities and delivers superior results
  • Elevates the capabilities of the organization for now and the future
Decision-making and Autonomy
  • Decisions have a long-term effect on the objectives of the Oncology TAU and on the Clinical Science function within Takeda R&D
  • Decisions impact the Clinical Science discipline and the Oncology TAU
  • Exercises foresight and judgment in initiating, planning, organizing and guiding highly complex projects across the clinical development lines.
  • Responsible for uncovering and resolving issues associated with the strategic development and implementation of operational programs. Advises colleagues on technical and policy issues; is considered a subject -matter expert providing technical guidance.
  • Contribution is evaluated based on business impact requiring a long-term perspective. Reviews work completed by other colleagues outside of direct line and/or from other teams.
Interaction
  • Decisions have a long-term effect on the objectives of the discipline, department and/or line.
  • Decisions impact the discipline, department and/or line and its customers.
Innovation
  • Influences the direction of the discipline to Company's advantage. Is a visionary in leveraging an environment of experimentation and developing creative thinking that will have an effect on Company, its partners, and the community.
Complexity
  • Makes decisions by developing innovative options and/or multiple solutions to highly complex problems. Recommends courses of action to management and/or senior leaders that impact the discipline, department or line. Influences the decisions of management/senior leaders.
  • Provides/leads in-depth analyses and recommendations to management and senior leaders in complex ambiguous situations across the discipline, department and/or line.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
  • M.D. required. 15+ years related work experience.
  • It is also required that this individual not only have sufficient grounding in the principles of the scientific method and cancer biology, but also have experience in oncology drug development and regulatory sciences sufficient to lead internal and external projects relevant to the Oncology TAU across the spectrum of R&D (early and late phase, LCM).
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

Base Salary Range: $ Range Min to $ Range Mid, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
This posting is made in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
  • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
  • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
  • Community Outreach Programs
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