Head of Medical Affairs, Oncology

Takeda • Toronto, ON

64d • CA$199,000 - CA$273,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Takeda Oncology, the Global Oncology Business Unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, we develop and deliver novel medicines to patients with cancer worldwide through our commitment to science, breakthrough innovation and passion for improving the lives of patients. We know that our mission is not a quick or simple one, but we are up to the task: we aspire to cure cancer. The Head of Medical Affairs, Oncology is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the medical affairs strategy for Takeda’s Oncology portfolio. This leader will provide scientific and medical expertise to support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of oncology assets, while ensuring strong external scientific engagement and cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree: MD, PhD or PharmD
• 7 or more years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry with demonstrated leadership skills in medical/scientific research field
• Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area required
• Budgetary management experience required
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time).
• Strategic thinking ability demonstrated through a track record of success in leadership within the medical and /or research field within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills to manage and develop a range of medical professionals
• Demonstrated Leadership skills to develop strategies and plans including:
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and relationship management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, influencing and negotiating skills and medical and scientific writing skills
• Financial skills to forecast and manage a budget and understanding the business implications of decisions and external influencers.
• State of art knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and expertise in the medical/therapeutic usage of the specialty products.
• Subject area expertise to interact with opinion leaders and external experts as a peer.
• Project Management and facilitation skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate programs and activities
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific results and to present complex scientific/medical information to scientific and lay audiences.
• Knowledge of the business strategies of Takeda Canada and the business implications of scientific and medical plans and decisions
• Knowledge of the Health Canada and other federal and provincial policies impacting area.
• Expert knowledge of Rx&D guidelines and PAAB code
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial design, regulations and statistics
• Understanding of marketing principles and strategies
• Proven vendor and/or project management experience
• Early adopter of innovative solutions and demonstrated digital capability across multiple platforms

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/French) – an asset

Responsibilities

• Develops and defines the Canadian Oncology medical/clinical strategy, serves as a scientific expert for local oncology disease area and asset-level decisions.
• Oversees the implementation of Oncology medical strategy and annual project plans.
• Develops and directs team of Medical Leads and MSLs within the Oncology therapeutic area.
• Responsible for recruitment, training and performance management of talent.
• Ensures all team members are trained on and act in accordance with Canadian and provincial laws, regulations and policies and Takeda policies guidelines, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with national opinion leaders in Oncology therapeutic area.
• Represents the interests of Takeda Canada to these networks, individuals or organizations and ensures that Oncology team establishes and maintains comparable networks and relationships.
• Lead the local implementation of the global Oncology clinical development strategy in partnership with Global R&D and Global Medical Affairs teams.
• Drive clinical study planning and execution, including site selection, site initiation and site follow-ups.
• Develop strong local evidence generation plans for the therapeutic area and Act as a strong advocate for investment in R&D in Canada by building relationships with Global and Regional Medical Affairs teams.
• Ensures operational and functional collaboration with other departments and global groups to deliver the portfolio and project priorities and to develop cross-brand and integrated business strategies.
• Ensures that medical/scientific data, support and expertise is provided by team both internally and externally to government bodies, institutions, medical and health professionals, associations and networks.
• Ensures the correct interpretation and communication of scientific data related to Takeda Oncology products and pipeline, and ensures clinical evidence, promotional material and non-promotional material is scientifically sound and in compliance with Takeda standards, SOP’s and policies.
• Continuously maintains awareness of external activities, product development and scientific literature related to therapeutic area and ensures leadership is kept aware of any developments impacting business direction.
• May generate summaries and critical assessments if appropriate.

Benefits

• short-term and/or long-term incentives
• subsidies for fitness and internet
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays
• a tuition reimbursement program
• a variety of well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree