Head, Oncology Alliance Management

Job Description

Join Takeda as a Senior Director, Head of Oncology Alliance Management in our Cambridge office. You will be a key contributor to our mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative partnerships.

Takeda is a values‑led, R&D‑driven company that empowers employees to realize their potential through life‑changing work. Our global teams collaborate to deliver better health to people worldwide.

In this position you will design and lead the global alliance management strategy for the Oncology Therapeutic Area. You will build and mentor a high‑performing team of alliance managers and partner with Oncology, Business Development, R&D, Legal, Finance, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure disciplined execution and maximum partnership value across the discovery, development, and commercialization continuum.

• Oversee a complex portfolio of research, clinical development, and commercial partnerships led by a team of alliance managers.
• Directly manage high‑value partnerships determined by strategic importance.
• Provide strategic leadership by operationalizing alliances, embedding effectiveness, setting metrics, mitigating risk, and facilitating growth.
• Manage partnership governance, risk mitigation, and contract amendments jointly with Business Development.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization and with external partners to ensure alignment and value creation.
• Influence senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to operationalize new deals, balance risk, and establish governance frameworks that maximize collaboration value.
• Coordinate and present impact reports on status, risks, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with other alliance leaders to elevate partnership strategy, develop standards for excellence, and drive continuous improvement across R&D.
• Lead people management, onboarding, training, and mentor alliance managers to grow capabilities.

• In‑depth knowledge of drug discovery, development, and commercialization processes.
• Proven leadership in managing matrixed global teams, influencing outcomes, and strategic problem‑solving.
• Strong business acumen and ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience influencing senior leaders, managing conflict, and driving decisions across cross‑functional global teams.
• Ability to represent Takeda’s interests and maximize partnership value.

• BS/BA required; advanced degree (MBA, MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
• Professional certification in alliance management (CA‑AM) desirable.
• 10+ years of alliance management experience in global pharmaceutical or biotech development.
• 5+ years of direct people management and experience leading global matrix teams.
• Experience managing cross‑functional project teams with timeline and budget responsibility.

• Experience working in a global environment with strong collaboration.
• Ability to influence without authority and resolve conflict.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relevant Oncology therapeutic area experience.

Takeda is proud of 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.

Boston, MA

Employee

Regular

Full time

Yes

Position:
Hybrid in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

U.S. Base Salary Range: $ – $.

Employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time per year, and new hires may accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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