Medical Lead, Hematology Oncology

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At Takeda Oncology, the Global Oncology Business Unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, we develop and deliver novel medicines to patients with cancer worldwide through our commitment to science, breakthrough innovation, and passion for improving patients’ lives. We aspire to cure cancer.

The Medical Lead is responsible for developing and executing the medical plan in alignment with the Oncology Medical Director for Hematology-Oncology Therapeutic Area. The Medical Lead provides clinical/medical expertise, ensures medical excellence and compliance with applicable policies, and contributes strategic insight and tactical execution of Medical plans. This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire others, focus on key priorities, and elevate organizational capabilities in line with Takeda s Leadership Behaviors.

• Support the Oncology Medical Director in developing and implementing therapeutic area strategies and ensuring alignment between the Medical Plan, Brand Plan, and broader medical objectives.
• Strategic implementation of the Medical Plan including engagement initiatives such as educational programs, advisory boards, congress activities and external engagement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with internal Takeda stakeholders (Government Affairs, Patient Access, Marketing, Sales, Global Medical Affairs) to align strategic medical and scientific initiatives.
• Assure fiscal accountability of tactics in alignment with the Medical Director.
• Oversee the generation, review, and communication of medical and scientific information in alignment with Medical strategies, including responsibility for the following activities as needed:
• Medical Information and Publications support.
• Medical Review of promotional pieces.
• Medical Congress support.
• Local clinical trial initiatives
• Grant and Donation review.
• Ad hoc support for the Global Enterprise Engagement Model.
• Ad hoc support for Investigator-initiated Research.
• Direct the development of scientific education/other learning activities, ensuring accurate interpretation and communication of scientific data related to Takeda products.
• Ensure that all clinical evidence, promotional, and non-promotional materials are scientifically sound and fully compliant with Takeda standards, SOPs, and policies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with national opinion leaders in the therapeutic area of expertise.
• Ensure the provision of accurate, compliant scientific data and expertise to external stakeholders, including government bodies, institutions, healthcare professionals, and networks.
• Represent Takeda’s scientific position through appropriate interpretation and communication of clinical evidence and product data and ensure scientific narratives are embedded in medical strategy and initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of external developments, product pipelines, and scientific literature relevant to the therapeutic area.
• Keep leadership informed of emerging trends and developments that may impact business direction and provide summaries or critical assessments as needed.
• Deliver actionable medical insights to cross-functional teams (Government Affairs, Patient Access, Marketing, Sales, Global Medical Affairs)
• Lead the process for execution of local clinical trial initiatives with the Hematology-Oncology Therapeutic Area.

• Occupational Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, product development, lifecycle, and commercialization processes, including key functions such as R&D, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs.
• Thorough understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines related to medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Medical competence to understand the disease area landscape, contribute to the patient journey, and define product differentiation and value.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and…