Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs - Gastric/Pancreatic Cancer
TakedaBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted April 17, 2026
192400 - 302390 USD
Full Time
About the Company
We strive to transform lives. While the science we advance is constantly evolving, our core purpose is enduring. For more than two centuries, our values have guided us to do what’s right for patients and for society. We know that changing lives requires us to do things differently. We start by listening to and addressing what really matters to patients, the people who love them, and those in the healthcare system who provide care. And that’s what inspires us all to be bold, push boundaries and set new standards that open up greater opportunities. Read our community guidelines: https://takeda.info/communityguidelines
Job Description
The Medical Director will provide scientific and clinical leadership across global medical affairs activities within gastric/pancreatic cancer, setting the medical strategy including evidence generation, data analysis and interpretation, publications, scientific communications, medical training, medical information, and support for payer/market access evidence generation and publications.
Requirements
- MD, PharmD or PhD required
- 7+ years post-doctorate healthcare or related experience
- 5+ years Medical Affairs experience or related industry experience with launch experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and trends, including a good understanding of the life cycle of a brand from cross-functional perspectives
- Experience in oncology and/or hematology-oncology preferred
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex matrix environments
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
- Proven experience in and understanding of multiple regional/country markets
- Deep understanding of the brand(s)/therapeutic area and the stakeholders' needs
- Experience overseeing or managing budgets to ensure performance versus targets
- Advanced PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience with AI based tools preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Up to 80 hours of sick time
- Up to 120 hours of paid vacation