Global Medical Lead, Nephrology

About the role

Join us as a Global Medical Lead, Nephrology in our Cambridge, MA office. At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. We empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GMUH-Nephrology to develop and execute a multi-year vision for mezagitamab and IgAN, providing scientific support aligned with the Global Project Team (GPT) and global brand strategy.
• Develop and lead the end-to-end, cross-functional execution of the Global Medical strategy for assigned indications, ensuring alignment and delivery across the Medical Strategy Team (MST) and functional leads (Evidence Generation, Data Dissemination, etc).
• Leverage digital and technology-forward initiatives as appropriate to support the development and dissemination of a clear, consistent scientific narrative.
• Lead Global Medical launch readiness activities, including development of scientific narrative, medical training, advisory boards, and cross-functional alignment to support successful pre-launch and launch execution.
• Provide advice on medical review for global promotional and non-promotional materials as needed.
• Represent the company in interactions with external scientific leaders, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other key stakeholders, including scientific organizations, in areas of scientific interest.
• Leveraging AI, machine learning algorithms and technologies to help healthcare providers in patient care.
• Develop and implement the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) strategy for defined products, aligned with the overall product strategy and regional/local strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and MST (Medical Strategy Team) members to translate strategy into actionable medical plans, ensuring clear prioritization, accountability, and timely execution, with alignment to governance processes across functions and regions.
• Collaborate with commercial partners to ensure an aligned and medically appropriate strategy, planning, and execution.
• Serve as the Global Medical representative on standing and project-based cross-functional teams, effectively navigating governance structures and influencing decision-making across Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial and Market Access stakeholders.
• Participate in the cross-functional development of digital therapeutic evidence-based interventions for managing chronic skin conditions. These may include interactive programs, behavioral therapy modules, and educational content.
• Support country or regional projects as needed.

Requirements

A Medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS) is preferred, and a doctorate degree in life science (PhD, PharmD) will be considered based on experience. Experience in Nephrology, and/or IgAN preferred. 5-8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical medicine, with demonstrated experience in Global Medical Affairs strategy execution and cross-functional leadership. Experience in medical affairs is required with a proven track record of executing global medical plans and delivering high-impact medical activities. Global medical experience is preferred. Experience supporting or leading pre-launch and launch readiness activities in a Global Medical setting is strongly preferred. Experience in digital health, AI machine learning technologies in medical affairs. Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines. Experience working in cross-functional teams at the brand or disease area levels in country, regional, or global organizations is preferred. Demonstrated business acumen and operational skills. Ability to think strategically and tactically, with a strong focus on execution and delivery of Global Medical activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: A Medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS) is preferred, and a doctorate degree in life science (PhD, PharmD) will be considered based on experience. Experience in Nephrology, and/or IgAN preferred. 5-8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical medicine, with demonstrated experience in Global Medical Affairs strategy execution and cross-functional leadership. Experience in medical affairs is required with a proven track record of executing global medical plans and delivering high-impact medical activities. Global medical experience is preferred. Experience supporting or leading pre-launch and launch readiness activities in a Global Medical setting is strongly preferred. Experience in digital health, AI machine learning technologies in medical affairs. Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines. Experience working in cross-functional teams at the brand or disease area levels in country, regional, or global organizations is preferred. Demonstrated business acumen and operational skills. Ability to think strategically and tactically, with a strong focus on execution and delivery of Global Medical activities.

Skills

Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines. Experience working in cross-functional teams at the brand or disease area levels in country, regional, or global organizations. Demonstrated business acumen and operational skills. Ability to think strategically and tactically, with a strong focus on execution and delivery of Global Medical activities.

Benefits

Summary: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range $192,400.00 - $302,390.00 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-term incentives. 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.

Pay

$192,400.00 - $302,390.00

Schedule

Hybrid