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Medical Excellence and Governance Manager

Istanbul, Istanbul
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0159693 Date posted 08/01/2025 Location Istanbul, Istanbul

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Job Description

Become a key strategic enabler within our organization by driving medical excellence and optimizing operational efficiency in a fast-paced, innovative environment. At Takeda, we are committed to transforming lives through our dedication to bringing medicine that matters to people worldwide. If you’re ready to make an impact, we invite you to join our team.

About the Role

As theMedical Excellence and Governance Manager, your mission is to enhance the performance and strategic alignment of our Medical Affairs function. You will build innovative frameworks, develop omnichannel medical tactics, and enable successful product launches and scientific engagement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leaders, you will ensure that Takeda’s global expertise is executed at the highest level of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Medical Affairs Excellence

  • Develop & track KPIsto measure and optimize the impact of Medical Affairs activities across the organization.

  • Lead thedevelopment and utilization of Real-World Evidence (RWE)to address unmet medical needs and bolster medical strategies.

  • Drive tactical plans for impactfulscientific congresses, symposia, and advisory boards.

Launch Preparedness & Strategic Support

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to orchestratelaunch readiness efforts, including planning for stakeholder engagement and scientific communication.

  • Monitor performance post-launchand identify optimization opportunities.

Capability Building

  • Identify and address skills gapsin Medical Affairs teams, delivering continuous learning initiatives to maintain advanced knowledge and tools.

  • Foster a culture of professionaldevelopment and performance excellence.

Omnichannel Innovation & Digital Tactics

  • Implement anomnichannel engagement strategy, leveraging digital platforms to maximize healthcare professional engagement.

  • Drive efficiency by integrating digital tools for tracking and reporting medical metrics (dashboards, CRM platforms, etc.).

Governance, Ethics, & Compliance

  • Partner with internal stakeholders todevelop SOPs and ensure regulatory alignment.

  • Oversee governance processes, ensuring compliance with internal and global ethical standards.

Knowledge Dissemination

  • Create systems forcapturing and sharing scientific and medical insightsacross the department and organization.

As a Takeda leader, you will:

  • Be achampion for ethical integrity, actively reporting any product-related issues.

  • Complete all mandatory trainingand uphold company and industry policies.

  • Serve as arole model for complianceby utilizing internal systems with accuracy and timeliness.

  • Proactively report and provide solutions for compliance-related concerns.

Qualifications

Educational & Professional Background

  • AUniversity Degree in Medicine or Pharmacy; a PhD is strongly preferred.

  • 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry experiencein Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.

  • Demonstrated expertise inReal-World Evidence generation, launch readiness, and medical strategy execution.

Core Competencies

  • Strongstrategic thinking, scientific acumen, and business understanding.

  • Proven ability to leadcomplex projectsand partnerships in amatrixed structure.

  • Advanced skills indigital tools, CRM platforms, and omnichannel engagement.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication,fluent in English and Turkish.

Personal Capabilities

  • Agile, curious, and innovative mindset with a focus oncontinuous improvement.

  • A leader with experience incapability building and fostering learning cultures.

  • Commitment toethical conductand regulatory compliance principles, embodying Takeda’s values.

    Locations

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time
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    During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

    Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

    When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

    Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

    Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

    Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

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    What we believe in

    Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

    Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

    We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

    Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

    • Integrity

    • Fairness

    • Honesty

    • Perseverance

    Working at Takeda

    • Inclusion

      Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
    • Collaboration

      A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
    • Innovation

      Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
    • Top Workplace

      Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
    • Work-Life

      Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
    • Empowerment

      Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

    We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

    Patient


    Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

    People


    Create an exceptional people experience.

    Planet


    Protect our planet.

    Data & Digital


    Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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    Istanbul, Istanbul


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