Takeda – Global Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of PharmD and PhD graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is offering a two-year Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Fellowship, based in Cambridge, MA (Boston area). The GMA Fellowship Program at Takeda offers experience in three therapeutic areas: Gastrointestinal and Inflammation, Neuroscience, and Rare Diseases. The two-year Takeda GMA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare post-doctoral scholars for rewarding careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. Through hands-on experience, Fellows will work with various cross-functional teams to learn the role of Global Medical Affairs, develop skills in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of clinical data, and expand their scientific knowledge to render clinical insights and contribute to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals. Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries. Takeda Global Medical Affairs (GMA) is part of the Global Medical Division and provides medical support across the asset lifecycle, from early clinical development to marketed products. If you want to make a broader impact on the healthcare community, join our Global Medical Affairs Fellowship.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts or Doctor of Philosophy degree in a biological or physical science
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both Takeda and Northeastern

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading or contributing to the execution of strategic medical tactics and activities within assigned rotations in Global Medical Functions—which include Scientific Communications and Global Medical Leadership, and may include Evidence Generation, Medical Information, Global Medical Excellence and Scientific Training, and Medical Program Management—with a sufficient level of independence and/or in close coordination/supervision by Fellows Program Advisors/Preceptors
Complete mandatory teaching, recruiting, and professional development activities as assigned by Northeastern University, and serve as mentors/trainers for less-experienced Fellows
Enhance scientific and therapeutic knowledge through active engagement with clinical literature, competitive intelligence, scientific landscape, and patient journey to inform decision-making, thereby becoming a subject matter expert in the assigned therapeutic area(s)
Assist in the planning and execution of medical congresses, advisory boards, healthcare provider engagements, externally-facing medical materials, and other activities to facilitate impactful scientific exchange
Develop experience in the review of promotional and non-promotional materials, as well as expertise in industry and Takeda Medical Affairs standards/SOPs
Integrate digital solutions in workflows and processes
May take on other independent projects as assigned
In the first year, Fellows will complete rotations in Scientific Communications and two elective rotations from a growing list of functions including Medical Excellence, Scientific Training, Medical Evidence Generation, Global Medical Information, and Medical Program Management.
In each rotation, Fellows will have the opportunity to work with staff across various geographies and learn to navigate the complex dynamics and team environment at a truly global pharmaceutical company.
Fellows will be integrated into typical daily workflows of each functional area while also participating and potentially leading special projects and initiatives.
In the second year, the Fellow will begin with a 6-month Global Medical Leadership rotation and then select a specialty concentration in their area of interest.
Throughout both years of the fellowship program, mentorship opportunities and one-on-one interactions with Global Medical Affairs leaders will be available.
Upon completion of the program, Fellows will have both broad and deep experience in Global Medical Affairs and be well poised for the challenges of a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.