Associate Director, Medical Review

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use .  I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Associate Director, Medical Review.  This is a Remote based position.    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 an Associate Director, Medical Review within US Medical, you will be empowered to deliver high-quality, balanced and timely medical and scientific information regarding assigned products and serve as a technical and/or operational resource. In this role, you will contribute to Takeda’s mission. A typical day will include:  POSITION OBJECTIVES:   Deliver high-quality, balanced and timely medical and scientific information regarding assigned products and serve as a technical and/or operational resource  Provide advanced medical and scientific review for promotional materials, press releases, and sales training communications  Provide advanced medical and scientific review for non-promotional medical materials and others as identified  Serve as an experienced medical and scientific resource to internal stakeholders, including Medical Team(s), Brand Team(s), Regulatory Advertising and Promotion, Legal and others.  POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:   Actively participates, supports, and contributes to assigned Medical, Regulatory, and Legal cross-functional teams in promotional review  Serves as an experienced medical resource and collaborator for other non-medical internal stakeholders as it pertains to medical review and/or other identified commercial and corporate needs  Grant formal approval via signature authority for the cross-functional promotional review activities including: 1) providing strategic scientific consults on brand messages and content, 2) reviewing promotional materials for content and accuracy, and 3) coordinate the development, review, and approval of clinical data on file to support promotional claims  Maintains current awareness on industry standards and regulations, shares insights and applies best practices to promotional review and other related activities  Provide medical review for identified medical and other non-promotional materials as requested  Maintains current knowledge of assigned disease state, product, competitors, and other relevant medical and scientific developments  Participates in assigned medical, brand, or company related meetings as requested  EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:    The qualified candidate will:  Have a doctoral degree in a health sciences related field such as a PharmD, MD or Ph.D., with a thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry.  3-5 years of healthcare or related experience (managed markets, clinical practice, research or academic) following award of doctoral degree including a minimum of 2 years of medical communications experience within the pharmaceutical industry.  Possesses advanced communication skills, both oral and written, and able to engender trust and respect of peers, subordinates and superiors.  Well-versed in highly technical and scientific languages to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders.  Firm understanding of the drug development process including key phases, processes, and techniques utilized for both pre- and post-marketing research studies.  Proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision making and results orientation in meeting objectives.   Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Desired:        Therapeutic area experience  Clinical, research, or teaching experience  Board Certification in therapeutic area of interest  Completion of pharmaceutical industry related residency or fellowship  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:    Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites.   Overnight travel (10-20%), including some weekend commitments.   Travel may vary depending on therapeutic responsibilities.  Takeda Compensation and 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: Massachusetts - Virtual 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-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a