• Job Description

  Req#: R0098546

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  Job Description

  As the Senior Director, Business Development Search & Evaluation colleague, you will drive the assessment of late-stage business development opportunities for the Takeda Oncology Business Unit. This will include opportunity identification, sourcing, triage, business case development, cross-functional team leadership and partner company interactions in alignment with Takeda Oncology’s BD strategy and integrated Disease Area Strategies (iDAS). Collaborate on the development and execution of Takeda global oncology business development strategy.

  ACOUNTABILITIES

  • In depth knowledge of the oncology drug discovery and development landscape and Takeda’s portfolio of pipeline and marketed oncology assets.
  • Drive the business development opportunity identification and triage process by working with a cross-functional review team to solicit input, understand new business opportunities, make preliminary recommendations and priority determinations. Relay conclusions to external parties and strategically arrange appropriate follow-up engagements.
  • Coordinate technical due diligence evaluations and review of prioritized opportunities. Help prepare technical components of recommendations and proposals for senior management and governance consideration.

  Search and Evaluation (80%):

  Identify, evaluate, and prioritize near-term (within 1-5 years of regulatory approval) oncology partnering opportunities consistent with Takeda’s Oncology BD strategy in close collaboration with Global Business Development (GBD), Global Oncology Products and Pipeline Strategy (GOPPS OBU), Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit (OTAU), Oncology Drug Discovery Unit (ODDU) and the Center for External Innovation (CEI):

  • Lead/co-lead scientific, clinical and technical review of prioritized oncology partnering opportunities. Research and gather information on public or private companies, specific molecules, clinical trials, etc., which meet the strategic, development and business priorities of the One Oncology organization.
  • In collaboration with Global Project Teams and Global Medical Affairs (OBU GMA), assist in the development of Life Cycle Management (LCM) plans for in-licensing assets.
  • Co-represent the Takeda One Oncology organization at major oncology related meetings, e.g. ASCO, ASH, EHA, ESMA, AACR.
  • Co-represent Takeda One Oncology organization at major partnering meeting, e.g. JPM Conference, BIO, etc.

  Disease Area Strategy Development and Competitive Intelligence (20%):

  • In collaboration with integrated Disease Area Strategy (DAS) team leads proactively contribute and serve as a subject matter expert on assigned iDAS teams.
  • Provide scientific and technical input and identify opportunities to devise or update current iDAS strategies based on BD activities.
  • In collaboration with Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) contribute to monitoring and awareness of current and emerging global regulatory trends and initiatives, e.g. novel endpoints for regulatory approval, statistical designs to support regulatory approval and regulatory review guidelines for approval of cancer drugs and /or cancer biomarkers, etc.
  • Monitor and track the current and emerging Oncology competitive landscape in key oncology areas of interest consistent with iDAS and in close collaboration with OBU GOPPS Scientific & Competitive Analysis (SCA).

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree required; strong preference for advanced scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D.)
  • Minimum 15 years relevant experience either in drug discover and development; pharma/biotech business development, strategy, or new product planning. Candidates with relevant backgrounds in investment banking, consulting, or healthcare equity analysis will also be considered.
  • In-depth understanding of the oncology and rare disease drug development and regulatory review and approval process.
  • Ability to motivate, mentor and manage a diverse team of subject matter experts in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple competing tasks and demands.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • 10-15% to attend scientific and medical conferences and engage in on-site due diligence activities.

  What Takeda can offer you:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

  • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

  • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

  • Family Planning Support

  • Flexible Ways of Working

  • Tuition reimbursement

  More about us:

  At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

  Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

  This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

  In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

  EEO Statement

  Takeda is proud in 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.

  Locations

  Boston, MA

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Regular

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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