Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Director, Medical Affairs-Oncology at our corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, IL.

You will perform the following functions in this key role:
Provide strategic planning, resourcing scientific and clinical oversight in support of the commercial strategies for the compounds within a specific therapeutic area.
Provide medical input into the long-term vision and growth strategies for the compounds within the related portfolio of TPNA.
Lead and direct the medical responsibilities by providing scientific insight and development of strategy for the given compound by participating and leading committees to realize Takeda's overall vision.
Committees may include: Development Committee, Strategic Committee, Phase IV Committee, Medical & Regulatory Team, Phase IIIb/IV Research, IIT etc. and other teams as designated or as the compound evolves.
Interact internally with senior level management requiring negotiation to guide the overall activities of the specific compound and therapeutic area.
Develop and maintain relationships externally through Advisory Boards, Professional Associations and Meetings to achieve Takeda's scientific objectives.
Establish scientific education materials and train Sales Trainers, Regional Scientific Managers and others as needed within Takeda.
Manage the budget for the specific therapeutic area.
Provide medical review, direction, and sign off of promotional pieces processed to the Med-Reg committee.
Provide medical direction and review for pre and post launch regulatory strategies (which may include label (PI), protocols, SNDA's, etc).
Lead the publications strategy by providing scientific and publication plan input.
When requested, provide input to confidential New Business Development opportunities within the therapeutic area of expertise of the director.
Provide support for departmental initiatives that further our business.
REQUIREMENTS
You must possess the following requirements and experience to succeed in this position:
MD degree with either industry or academic research experience; or equivalent combination of experience.
10 plus years of experience.
Experience with clinical research, publication activities, congress presentations, and public speaking.
Board certification in therapeutic area related to the position is desired.
Maintain minimum standards of education/certification in individual professional discipline.
Must have the ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites; limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.
Inspiration Required...