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Job Description
Global Medical Unit Head, Hemophilia
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Global Medical Unit Head, Hemophilia 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. 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.
As a Global Medical Unit Head, Hemophilia working on the Global Medical Affairs team, you will be empowered to lead development and execution of GMA strategy for Hemophilia A and B in close strategic alignment with R&D and other Takeda functions. A typical day will include:
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Lead development and execution of GMA strategy for Hemophilia A and B in close strategic alignment with R&D and other Takeda functions (i.e. but not limited to: Market Access, Regulatory, Marketing, Business Development)
Responsible for development and implementation of global medical plan in close strategic alignment with Regional Medical Affairs and Local Medical Affairs of strategically important geographies
Responsible for medical budget of respective projects
Act as senior company representative interacting with external scientific leaders, patient advocacy groups and authorities
Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and leading experts in the field
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Regulatory to ensure proper and ethical interactions between GMA and external stakeholders
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead medical development of medical strategy in defined areas of responsibility for pipeline compounds to ensure a scientific and clinical sound development plan
Lead medical development of medical strategy in defined areas of responsibility for in-line compounds to ensure a medical sound lifecycle management strategy and plan
Contribute to Global Product Team (GPT) ensuring representation of GMA (personal or through direct reports)
Develop scientific communication strategy (including congress, scientific education, scientific publication) and scientific communication platform
Develop data-generation strategy for respective areas in strategic alignment with GPT
Develop internal training strategy according to stage of lifecycle of products
Responsible for development, roll-out and execution of global medical plans in respective areas of responsibility of “Hemophilia”
Ensure close strategic alignment with Regional and lead LOC Medical Affairs during development and roll out of Global Medical plans
Execute Data-generation strategy
Implement scientific communication strategy including Publications, Congresses, Scientific Symposia and External scientific education.
Implement internal scientific education /training strategy to ensure state-of-the-art knowledge of medical functions
Monitor and communicate progress against medical plan
Identify and relevant external stakeholders in science, patient advocacy, officials relevant for interactions with Global Medical
Develop and implement appropriate and compliant scientific engagement plans
Act as a senior representative in respective indications
Ensure good cross-indication collaboration within GMA and with Regional/local medical affairs
EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
MD with experience in related indications is required (board certified expert in coagulation disorders (Hemostaseology) or equivalent)
>5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, at least 5 years on global level
Experience in Medical Affairs required
Experience in leading medical teams of an indication/product
Experience in clinical development is of benefit
This job posting exclude Colorado applicants.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
20% to 50%
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