Scientific Director Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Scientific Director Neurodegenerative Disorders in our Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit in our Cambridge, MA office.

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​At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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​Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

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​POSITION OBJECTIVES:

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• The Director, Neurodegenerative Disorders ensures seamless integration of scientific strategy with clinical strategy for clinical trials in neurodegenerative disorders to ensure effective decision making. 
• Provides scientific insight and expertise into Takeda’s internal drug development efforts as well as future business opportunities for neurodegenerative disorders.
• Works closely with colleagues from Takeda’s Neuroscience Drug Discovery Unit, Biomarker Sciences & Technologies, Clinical Imaging, Digital Health Sciences, Statistics, and Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology groups to ensure close alignment between scientific and clinical strategy.
• Represents Takeda in interactions with the external scientific community.
• Contributes to Takeda’s strategy in neurodegenerative disorders as a key member of the Neurodegenerative Disorders Unit.
• Anticipates need for novel scientific methods, insights, and capabilities for future trials and communicates with relevant line functions to ensure availability for future trials.
• Contributes to the operational excellence of ongoing clinical trials.

​ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

​ Technical/functional (line) expertise

• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, including up to date knowledge of pathophysiology and key drug targets in the field.
• Knowledge of biomarkers and endpoints for neurodegenerative disorders, including their current use in clinical trials and their quantitative interpretation.
• Knowledge of biostatistics, including facility with R and other data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting clinical trials in academia or industry is highly desirable.

Leadership

• Strong alignment with Takeda’s values of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business
• Ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures
• Ability to motivate and support others
• Effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company 

Decision making

• Ability to make complex decisions using quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Ability to listen to and incorporate feedback from diverse stakeholders.

​ ​EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• ​PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, or PhD in another biological science with relevant academic or industry experience in neuroscience.
• 10+ years’ experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically.
• Ability to promote a shared understanding of complex scientific topics in teams composed of individuals with very different technical backgrounds.
• Ability to summarize complex topics succinctly and simply for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work closely with others in a respectful and supportive fashion.

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This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy

​TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• ​Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.
• ​Requires approximately –10 - 20% travel.

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​WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 

• ​401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan.
• ​Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions.
• ​Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings.
• ​Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days.
• ​Community Outreach Programs

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​Discover more at takedajobs.com

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​No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

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