Director, Research Strategy Development

Job Description

JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

POSITION: Director, Research Strategy Development

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking a Director, Research Strategy Development with the following duties: partner with Research Senior Leadership to define, prioritize, and execute enterprise-level research strategy initiatives aligned with long-term scientific and business objectives; design and apply quantitative research strategy and portfolio decision-making frameworks to evaluate the impact of portfolio and operating model decisions on resourcing, budget, and execution scenarios; support Research Senior Leadership, in collaboration with Finance and other enabling functions, in translating research strategy into financial plans, budgets, and resource allocation decisions; develop and structure strategic communications, narratives, and materials to support research investment proposals, budget requests, and business cases presented to executive leadership and the C-suite; support senior Research Leadership in communicating research strategy, portfolio decisions, and investment rationale to enterprise-level stakeholders, including executive leadership; lead and support organizational and operating model transformation initiatives within Research to improve decision-making, governance, and execution effectiveness; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define research priorities, align resources, and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives; conduct scientific, market, and competitive landscape analyses to inform research investment decisions, portfolio prioritization, and strategic trade-offs; build and manage strategic collaborations with external stakeholders, including academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners, to support research strategy and innovation objectives.

Travel: up to 5% domestic and international. Remote work: up to 20% allowed.

Estimated salary range: $180,378 - $278,080 per year.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, 80 hours of sick time per year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

REQUIREMENTS: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) plus 10 years of related work experience. Prior experience must include: develop end-to-end life sciences and healthcare strategies across the therapy lifecycle, including research strategy, discovery, development/clinical, commercialization, access, and patient impact; analyze and prioritize research, clinical development, or healthcare portfolios to support investment decision-making and trade-offs under resourcing and budget constraints; conduct market research and competitive landscape analyses across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmacy services, and healthcare delivery settings; evaluate organizational, operating model, and resourcing scenarios across healthcare and life sciences organizations; assess healthcare service delivery and medication distribution models; translate complex scientific, operational, and market insights into clear, decision-oriented communications and recommendations for diverse stakeholders.

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