Head of Global Medical Affairs, GI Cancers

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

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 The Head of Global Medical Affairs, GI Cancers is responsible for leading global launch, including in key geographies of US, Japan, Europe, and Canada. This role will also lead the integrated evidence planning globally, initiate expanded access program, lead the development of medical strategy globally, and lead key scientific communication strategy and internal capability building. This is a new therapeutic area at Takeda. The Head of Global Medical Affairs, GI Cancers will provide scientific leadership and guidance across global medical affairs activities for GI cancers, involving evidence data generation, data analysis and interpretation, publications, medical communication, medical training, and medical information. The role includes supporting market access and reimbursement through data generation, analysis, and publications. Focusing on product launches, business performance, and comprehensive medical affair strategies for launches and in-market assets, this leaders will also spearhead global integrated evidence generation and amplification activities. Collaboration will be key - with multifunctional, matrix organizations, working alongside global medical affairs functions, medical communication, GMA operations, MSL teams, as well as global and regional commercial, clinical development, marketing, access & reimbursement departments, Takeda’s patient advocacy team, and Oncology Business Units (OBUs) medical leads and regional medical leads. This role demands compliant execution of global medical affairs tactics, maintaining excellence in standards and practices while fostering strong relationships with healthcare practitioners, research groups, payers, and patient advocacy groups. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior scientific or medical leadership roles, capable of working independently with limited supervision, demonstrating the ability to lead across various functions and regions within Takeda. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop an in-depth understating of the needs of oncology patients and demonstrate a focus on activities to meet those needs Lead brand medical strategy development and execution consisting of evidence data generation, data analysis and interpretation, publications, medical communication, medical training, medical information and congress strategy Provide input into product asset strategy, clinical development program, brand team strategy & tactical plan Provide scientific expertise across broad range of global medical affairs activities Provides strategic, scientific leadership and decision making for Takeda Medical Affairs sponsored Phase 3b/4 studies, including interventional and observational research and investigator initiated studies (IISR) program. They will also shape real world evidence and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) plans for the relevant assets. Accountable for leading global advisory board meetings and assure communication of key findings and insights across the organization (global clinical development, medical affairs and commercial teams) Provide guidance and leadership for global publication strategy development and execution of publication plan Provide strategic and scientific input into internal training plan, congress plan and company sponsored symposia Foster research relationships with key global cancer research organizations and institutions Establishes, maintains and directs compliant interactions with key opinion leaders relevant to assigned therapeutic area and molecules. Accountable for development & execution of global KOL engagement plan Build long term cross functional relationships with global functions, GBTs, clinical development, regional functions and Local Operating Country (LOC) EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: MD, PhD or PharmD required 10 years scientific or pharmacology experience or related one 7 years Medical Affairs experience or related industry experience 3 years budgetary and direct/indirect people management experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated focus on patients’ interest Experience in oncology and/or hematology-oncology Requires experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve results Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly changing technology environment Strong interpersonal skills particularly motivational, negotiation, listening, judgment, analytic, and conflict management skills, demonstrated by ability to lead teams. Advanced technology skills, including MS Office365 and customer relationship management platforms such as Veeva Experience and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence based tools preferred Travel Expectations: Up to 20% travel 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: $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-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. 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 Boston, MA 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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