Takeda
Senior Director, Search and Evaluation Lead, Global Oncology
USA - MA - Cambridge · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- The Senior Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation will be responsible for advancing the oncology portfolio through the integration of external innovation scouting, scientific diligence, and supporting disease area strategy and early asset commercial planning.
- You will report to the Head, NPP and S&E OBU.
- This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.
Responsibilities
- This leader will drive cross-functional efforts to identify and assess external opportunities, help shape early-stage and pre-commercial asset strategies, and support governance and investment decisions across the oncology portfolio.
- Build and manage a strategic opportunity funnel aligned to oncology priorities, including thematic scouting and portfolio gap assessment.
- Assemble and lead cross-functional diligence teams, synthesize findings, and deliver clear recommendations to senior leadership and governance bodies.
- Partner with research, clinical, regulatory, commercial, analytics, and business development teams to guide development decisions and maximize asset value.
- Support transaction processes through business case development, senior leadership presentations, scientific input, and collaboration with business development teams during deal evaluation and negotiations.
- Develop and maintain competitive intelligence and opportunity tracking capabilities to support portfolio planning, strategic assessments, and governance discussions.
- At Takeda, you will make an impact on people's lives - including your own.
Requirements
- 15+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, including 10+ years in oncology.
- 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: external innovation, scientific evaluation, business development, licensing, new product planning, portfolio strategy, or early commercial strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial information and translate it into strategic recommendations and investment decisions.
- Strong understanding of oncology drug discovery and development, competitive dynamics, disease area strategy, and portfolio planning.
- Proven success leading cross-functional global teams and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- 5+ years of experience supporting or leading diligence and transaction-related activities in a business development setting.
- Experience representing an organization at major scientific or partnering meetings.
- Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinker with the ability to connect scientific innovation to portfolio and business impact.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline required
- PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Preferred MBA or additional business training.
Compensation
- $212,000.00 - $333,190.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
- The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
Benefits
- Represent the organization externally at major scientific, medical, and partnering forums to identify trends, build strategic relationships, and strengthen the company's position as a partner of choice in oncology.
- 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 info
- 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.
- USA - MA - Cambridge U.S.
- $212,000.00 - $333,190.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
- 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.
- For Location: USA - MA - Cambridge U.S. Base
- For Location:
- Base Salary Range:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do.
- We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.
- Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
- Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.
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