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Associate Director, Scientific Training Lead, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

Takeda, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Base Pay Range $168,700.00 – $265,100.00 per year

Job Description About the Role As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision to cure cancer. Here, you will build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Global Medical Affairs Oncology team, you will report to the Head of Medical Excellence & Scientific Training and focus on developing, delivering, and measuring scientific training aligned with Takeda’s therapeutic goals.

Responsibilities

Responsible for identification of learning needs, development and execution of strategic, tailored training plans and packages, and measurement of training success for Medical Affairs Scientific Training plans within GMAO. This includes ongoing needs assessments, developing and updating training programs, and establishing reinforcement training, including booster and focal training, to drive continuous enhancement of GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology marketed and pipeline products, relevant disease states, and competitor data.

Ensure strategic collaboration with regions and countries to better understand training needs and deliver programs that meet those needs.

Work with and oversee vendors to help support training initiatives.

Serve as a subject‑matter expert and consultant to the regions and countries within GMA.

Liaise with members of the GMAO team and key cross‑functional stakeholders such as Global Outcomes Research, and be a key contributor to the successful operations of the GMAO Medical Capabilities department.

How you will contribute

Perform baseline and ongoing assessments to identify training needs, and to develop tailored training packages and plans to address those needs.

Lead development and updating of high‑quality medical affairs education and training plans and materials to drive a consistent and deep understanding of, scientific knowledge on, and communication fluency with, Takeda Oncology products, respective disease states, and competitor data aligned with product scientific platforms.

Develop and execute GMAO on‑boarding training programs for Disease and Product data, and ensure GMAO teams across regions and countries are trained and certified as scientific experts on Takeda Oncology products.

Collaborate with the Head of Medical Excellence and Scientific Training to implement training systems/platforms, as appropriate, to facilitate ease of training; deliver innovative training that maximizes multiple learning approaches including, but not limited to, modules/slides, e‑learning, webinars, live meetings, workshops, and posters.

Collaborate with the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) regions and countries to build, customize, and use tools and systems that enable improved GMAO and regional interactions, which will foster a cohesive culture and allow for deeper learning.

Identify and engage internal or external speakers, as appropriate, to deliver topic‑specific expertise.

Become a subject matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and act as a resource for countries and regions to provide scientific expertise.

Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 3+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training.

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training.

Experience with oncology.

Experience working with cross‑function teams.

Vendor management experience.

Strong communication, prioritizing, problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Experience with training.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, and in adult education, is strongly preferred.

Prior curriculum development, and experience with educational outcome assessment, and application of adult learning principles.

Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biomedical writing and communications, including group facilitation and presentation to diverse audiences.

Experience with learning management systems.

Broad product/disease area knowledge.

Experience using influence and negotiation to secure positive outcomes.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% per year including international travel.

More About Us At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Location Boston, MA

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.

EEO Statement Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Science and Health Care Provider

Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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