Director, Field Medical Readiness and Enablement

Director, US Field Medical Readiness & Enablement Objective The Director will serve as a key member of the US Field Medical leadership team, playing a critical role in driving the success of US Field Medical and ensuring the highest standards of scientific engagement and medical impact with healthcare professionals. The Director will elevate departmental capabilities through the development and execution of US Field Medical department-wide programs and initiatives in collaboration with US Field Medical leaders and other internal stakeholders. Additionally, the Director will foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation, while ensuring operational excellence and impact aligned to US Medical strategies and priorities. Accountabilities Onboarding / Training / Development In collaboration with US Field Medical leaders and other US Medical stakeholders, develop and implement US Field Medical departmental standards and processes for onboarding, training and competency assessment. Design and deliver comprehensive core skills and competencies training programs to ensure US Field Medical is equipped to optimally engage external stakeholders. In collaboration with HR, design and deliver comprehensive skills and competencies training programs to ensure US Field Medical people leaders are optimally leading their teams and serving as valued partners to internal stakeholders (e.g., coaching, executive presence, influence, working in matrix). Innovation Maintain involvement in industry associations and meetings to identify and monitor external field medical and medical engagement innovation trends and opportunities. Routinely conduct external benchmarking of US Field Medical departmental performance and leverage to seek areas for improvement and enhancement. In partnership with US Field Medical leaders and other internal stakeholders, develop and oversee US Field Medical launch excellence framework and processes to ensure optimal readiness for and execution of product launches. Develop and oversee US Field Medical research support framework and processes to ensure effective and compliant contribution to Takeda-sponsored research. Operations / Digital Tools and Systems / Internal Communications Provide oversight of US Field Medical KOL/HCP engagement monitoring framework and process in collaboration with US Field Medical leaders, Legal and Ethics & Compliance. With US Field Medical leaders, oversee US Field Medical department annual external engagement planning and approval process (e.g., team tactical plans, individual territory plans). Support development and implementation of US Field Medical SOPs and guidance in close collaboration with US Field Medical leaders and governance partners. Optimize US Field Medical adoption of data analytics and digital tools/systems, including AI, to enhance data-driven planning, execution and impactful reporting. Evolve and advance field medical insights capabilities to ensure effective and streamlined capture, translation and internal communication of high-quality insights to inform medical strategies and tactics. Communicate US Field Medical CRM system enhancement needs and requirements to appropriate internal stakeholders and collaborate on implementation. Develop and maintain optimized department-wide communications plan and reporting templates/dashboard for sharing US Field Medical activity metrics, impact and outcome performance measures and insights with internal stakeholders. Education, Experience and Skills Doctoral degree in life/health sciences preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent). Master’s degree in health sciences (e.g., MSN, NP or PA) is the minimum requirement. At least 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong preference for Medical Affairs and Field Medical experience. Proven record of strategic and analytical thinking, innovation, project leadership and change implementation. Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, collaborate and influence to accomplish goals and objectives. Experience managing, leading and mentoring individuals and/or teams. Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills. Exhibits executive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Proficiency and experience with technology, analytics and ability to communicate data effectively. Skilled in use of digital tools, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve efficiency. Experience designing and implementing skills and competencies training programs. Experience managing vendors to ensure work is delivered on time and on budget. Demonstrated understanding of compliance, ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines impacting the pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs and Field Medical. Licenses / Certifications: None required. Physical Demands Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e., computers, phones, etc.). Ability to sit for long periods of time. Carrying, handling and reaching for objects. Travel Requirements Must be able to drive and/or fly to meetings. Required to travel up to 40% of time, including some overnight and weekend travel. Compensation and Benefits Location: Massachusetts - Virtual. U.S. Base Salary Range: $192,400.00 - $302,390.00. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant will be performing the job. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 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