Takeda · 11 hours ago
Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Leadership
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Leadership. This role involves providing strategic scientific leadership for multiple global CMC development teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to corporate initiatives while ensuring successful program execution.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Independently leads development of strategy and plans for multiple, complex programs
Regularly leads and influences functional/divisional strategy, operations and innovation
Functional thought leader and mentor
Impactful contributor to divisional initiatives and may contribute to corporate, cross-divisional, and global initiatives
Provides strategic scientific leadership and program management for multiple global CMC development teams dealing with complex development programs that require scientific depth and overall product development acumen for successful execution
Identifies, mitigates and communicates project or program risks to relevant stakeholders. This person is expected to advance not only the program teams they lead but also other teams that are facing unique challenges
Lead/participates as functional expert in divisional and cross-divisional initiatives
Represents CMC on cross-divisional governance and development teams while providing strategy and accountability for CMC deliverables
Provides scientific leadership and innovation in pharmaceutical research and development. Builds teams across functions and geographies with individuals who have the right skills and experience to deliver on key organizational initiatives
Mentors other members of the department to develop their abilities to lead and advance their individual skills of pharmaceutical product development. Demonstrates humility and approachability in encouraging others to challenge ideas and openly raise issues
Acts as an internal consultant to the Pharmaceutical Sciences staff for any scientific advice that may be needed on a project basis
Develops the capabilities of the department by identifying opportunities and anticipating changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business
Represents Pharmaceutical Sciences in cross divisional, corporate and global initiatives. Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and alliance partners, in the industry and area of expertise
Inspires commitment through a wide range of communication channels (meetings, writing, and presentations)
Develops and communicates convincing business cases for department strategies that motivate stakeholders to take action
Ensures that technical and scientific standards within the function meet state-of-the-art industry expectations
Identifies, evaluates, develops, recommends and/or negotiates novel solutions to meet critical project needs
Critically reviews technical and scientific reports from external sources and coordinates Takeda-sponsored work
Qualification
Required
BS + 18 years of experience; MS + 16 years of experience; PhD + 10 years of experience
Ability to propose and influence development to result in a commercially viable product
Must have the maturity to utilize scientific and technical knowledge to provide unique business solutions
Experience must be in a scientific discipline with expert knowledge of pharmaceutical development, including an understanding of current laboratory techniques, instrumentation, problem solving techniques, process engineering and manufacturing development, and statistics used in experimental work. Regularly contributes functional expertise to external industry and advocacy groups
Must demonstrate knowledge of several allied fields, such as chemical engineering, analytical/organic/physical chemistry, process engineering, pharmaceutics, quality assurance and/or regulatory affairs. Advanced understanding in DMPK, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Extensive knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ICH Guidelines, other pertinent national regulations, compendial requirements and communicating with regulatory agencies
Must have experience in global regulatory submission requirements and processes
Experience with the application of project leadership knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for complex multidisciplinary programs and initiatives
Leadership: develops and uses knowledge and interpersonal skills to influence and guide internal and external stakeholders towards the accomplishment of program, divisional and corporate goals and objectives; adapts well to different personalities and manages others on the team in a respectful manner
Risk Management: ability to identify/solve technical, budgetary, and schedule risks to multiple programs and propose appropriate risk response strategies. Ability to identify gaps in CMC technology/trends and influence change/improvements to affected areas/processes
Communication: ability to expresses one's self clearly and concisely to key stakeholders; documents issues and/or concerns concisely and comprehensively; adjusts style, language and/or terminology appropriate for the audience. Can represent CMC viewpoint at corporate and industry level
Resource Management: ability to anticipate and manage internal and external resource needs (people, information, technologies, time, and capital)
Benefits
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 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.
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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