Senior Director, US Medical Dermatology
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Senior Director, US
Medical Dermatology Takeda PharmaceuticalCambridge, MA
(HYBRID)About the role: Join Takeda as the Senior Director, US
Medical Dermatology in Cambridge, MA. This is a critical role
within the US Medical Affairs (USMA) organization that reports to
the Vice President US Medical, Dermatology and Rheumatology. The
role has franchise level responsibility for the zasocitinib
dermatology programs/indications and is accountable for medical
strategy, ensuring that TA and product-specific strategies are
developed and executed in collaboration with the Medical Unit. The
role serves as a? Subject Matter Expert (SME), representing the
USMA at the Global level for a product/franchise, on relevant
internal committees. The role is accountable for the
product/franchise level budget, and coaches/mentors team managers,
as appropriate. Further, the Sr. Director drives overall medical
unit insights, including ad boards, and communications with
cross-functional partners. How you will contribute: Overarching
Responsibilities: Franchise level strategic responsibility for
zasocitinib dermatology programs/indications. TA and/or product
focus may evolve to support priorities of the organization (e.g.
additional TA or product specific responsibilities may change based
upon strategic direction of the organization). Oversee and/or
delegate execution of medical strategies by the medical unit
partner with the PM to track progress against strategic plans,
including development communication of periodic reports. Develop US
Product Medical Strategy: Lead/co-develop/coordinate with the
medical unit and provide medical input into the near-term and
long-term strategic direction for assigned product/franchise.
Accountable for development and ongoing updates to relevant product
specific medical strategies, in partnership with medical unit, and
in alignment with the commercial brand strategy and global product
teams Collaborate with Value and Evidence Generation (VEG) team to
develop evidence generation strategy. Develop long-term lifecycle
management strategy tactics (HEOR etc.). Collaborate with PM (as
applicable) to develop and maintain medical landscape and insights
to inform strategy. Team Management: Manage the TA-specific team
(Directors / Associate Directors), to effectively develop and
execute medical strategy, including delegation of responsibilities,
providing ongoing oversight and coaching, to ensure the team is
achieving the objectives of the medical strategy, in addition to
the career development of the team. Medical Expert: Serve as the
in-house medical and scientific expert for therapies within the
assigned TA and represent medical affairs at the Global level for
zasocitinib dermatology programs/indications. Insights Generation:
Generate Insights – Develop and execute ad board strategies, which
may be done in partnership with the PM (as applicable), and
insights from field medical / additional sources. Understand and
Communicate Insights: Synthesize summarized insights implications
from relevant sources (e.g., ad boards, field medical) to medical
unit and cross-functional stakeholders, and update medical
landscape medical strategy (as appropriate). External Engagement:
Develop external KOL relationships and insights through Advisory
Boards, professional associations/meetings and conferences etc.;
manage global interactions with US KOLs. Partner with US Strategic
Medical Alliances group on external partnership, as appropriate
(e.g., external affairs/government affairs). Budget Management:
Accountable for budget at the Franchise level, and ongoing budget
management in partnership with the PM or delegated to
Director/Associate Director, and in concert with Sr. Dir. TA Head.
Execution / Content Creation: Partner with the medical unit
functional leads to ensure strategic alignment related to execution
of the relevant franchise / product medical strategy and how it is
pulled through into tactics (e.g. Grants, Medical Communications
(e.g. SCP, ICP, Slide Decks), Publications, Research, Field
Medical, Etc.). Support medical review of appropriate materials as
part of medical and commercial review processes. Internal
Engagement: Lead / coordinate with the medical unit, including
attending regular meetings, and representing on the SLT Represent
medical affairs (i.e., be the point of contact) on cross-functional
/ cross-division meetings (representation on global medical forums,
commercial / product forums, etc.). Primary point of contact:
Ensure appropriate delegation for TA/product specific single point
of contact for Medical Affairs; [e.g., ensure representation on GPT
– R&D, GMA, Commercial Teams]. Provide input into confidential
new business development. Leadership Behaviors: Demonstrates
strategic enterprise thinking finding innovative ways to serve
patients, and build trust, reputation and business Creates the
environment that inspires and enables people to move the
organization forward Focuses on a few priorities and delivers
superior results Elevates the capabilities of the organization for
now and the future Demonstrated ability to communicate and
influence up, down, cross-functionally with ability to influence
internally, and externally Executive Presence & strategic
storytelling Ability to oversee and delegate, and manage
stakeholders Demonstrates strong partnerships and collaboration
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Advanced Doctoral Degree
(e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD) 12 years of pharmaceutical industry
experience; 7 years of relevant clinical practice, research,
academic Experience with clinical research, publication activities,
congress presentations, and public speaking. Dermatology and/or
rheumatology experience Travel up to 30%, primarily domestic 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. 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: USA - MA
- Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 U.S. Base Salary Range:
$228,900.00 - $359,700.00 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-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to
participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and
company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic
life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer
time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar
year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to
accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in 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.
Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.
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