Evidence Generation TA Lead, Marketed Products

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 About the Role In this Senior Director level role you will help shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications within a therapeutic area. You will serve as a strategic and scientific partner, guiding evidence activities from concept through execution, interpretation, and communication. You will be part of a global team that integrates stakeholder insights, emerging data, evolving evidence needs, and changes in healthcare systems to establish priorities across the product lifecycle. Your work will contribute to decisions related to registration, launch, differentiation, access, lifecycle management, and business objectives. By aligning global, regional, and local stakeholders, you will help ensure evidence strategies and activities are scientifically rigorous, compliant, and impactful. You will also strengthen evidence generation capabilities by coaching colleagues and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment. How You Will Contribute Lead evidence generation strategy by identifying priorities and developing integrated plans for assigned assets and indications across the product lifecycle. Guide cross-functional evidence teams by setting direction, aligning stakeholders, and communicating recommendations, risks, assumptions, and trade-offs. Oversee scientific delivery by guiding studies from concept development through execution, interpretation, and communication. Inform investment decisions by providing budget oversight and supporting evidence generation prioritization for assigned assets and indications. Partner across functions to identify high-impact projects that support patients, decision-making, registration, launch, differentiation, access, and value. Represent evidence generation in governance forums by presenting strategic recommendations, scenario analyses, and trade-off options. Build organizational capability by coaching colleagues and supporting those who serve as evidence generation contacts for assets or indications. Qualifications Doctorate with at least 11 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with at least 13 years of relevant experience. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or quantitative field. Experience in medical affairs, clinical development, epidemiology, evidence generation, outcomes research, or a related field. Significant experience developing evidence strategies that address the needs of multiple stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability to lead evidence strategy and cross-functional evidence teams in a highly matrixed global environment. Strong understanding of evidence generation across the product lifecycle and its role in stakeholder decisions across geographies. Ability to influence without formal authority through strategic thinking, communication, active listening, and stakeholder management. Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, build alignment, and drive delivery through direct and matrixed teams. 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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $229,600.00 - $360,800.00 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.  For information about our benefits, please click here. 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