Senior Director,DMPK&M,Therapeutic Area Lead - GI Job Cambridge area,Massachusetts USA,Management

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Position: Senior Director, DMPK&M, Therapeutic Area Lead - GI2
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The Gastrointestinal & Inflammation (GI2) Therapeutic Area Lead in DMPK&M will have strong scientific and strategic leadership to impact broad responsibilities on the pipeline, talent, and strategy.
This role will supervise and lead a team of DMPK&M project representatives and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) scientists responsible for delivering on Takeda’s research pipeline in the GI2 therapeutic area.
This role is responsible for oversight on the DMPK&M strategy of the GI2 portfolio and ensures the execution of DMPK&M project plans, translation, and dose optimization strategies, as well as review of regulatory filings.
This role will participate in therapeutic area-driven discussions and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on Takeda’s strategic framework. Key deliverables will be contributing to portfolio strategy and global business operations within DMPK&M.
Demonstrates leadership experience in guiding talented teams and is a key member of the Global DMPK&M leadership team that drives department strategy, creates a positive and effective department culture, and strengthens partnerships across the Research and Development organizations within Takeda.

SCOPE

Leads a team of DMPK project representatives and modeling scientists who have key scientific and strategic input to research projects to enable Takeda to meet its global research goals.
Accountable for strategic planning and scientific oversight of the discovery and development portfolio for the GI2 therapeutic area.
Actively supports DMPK&M Head in strategic execution of DMPK&M Vision and Mission.
Drives the development of organizational culture and capabilities by building strong alliances across the Research and Development organizations within Takeda.

Scientific responsibilities

Provides scientific leadership and strategic guidance on stage-appropriate questions related to DMPK&M to ensure the selection and development of clinical candidates with optimal drug development characteristics.
Builds and enhances an external network to keep a pulse on scientific developments, novel strategies, partnership opportunities, and the latest competitive and regulatory landscape, particularly in relation to the GI2 therapeutic areas.
Advises, reviews, and approves, on behalf of DMPK&M, milestone presentations and PRC narratives.
Oversees and participates in regulatory activities, including the review and approval of robust and fit-for-purpose submission packages in the GI2 therapeutic area.

Strategic responsibilities

Act as the DMPK&M functional representative in governance committees and discussions regarding prioritization, strategy, resources, timelines, and decision-making criteria.
As the DMPK&M GI2 Therapeutic Area Lead, this role will facilitate the alignment of DMPK&M strategy with DDU and TAU portfolio goals.
Collaborate with DDU and TAU senior leaders, communicating needs, strategy, and execution plans, while consulting with DMPK leadership to ensure resources and goals are aligned.
Accountable for appropriate resourcing of project support by collaborating with the Global DMPK&M leadership team.
Resources and reviews in-licensing evaluations for their respective therapeutic area.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical Expertise Comprehensive understanding of drug discovery and development, the pharmaceutical industry, DMPK&M science.
Leadership Achieves success for Takeda by collaboratively working with partners across the organization.
Ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures.
Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results.
Excellent communicator can persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing.
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender…

10+ Years work experience