Takeda is Seeking a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Science

Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company with a 240-year legacy of innovation, is looking to hire a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Science – Oncology to lead its R&D capabilities in India. This high-impact leadership position is based in Mumbai and is critical for accelerating Takeda’s global oncology pipeline.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Director will serve as the internal expert on India’s oncology clinical development environment, maximizing its value for global innovation and efficiency. The role requires a strategic leader with deep medical and scientific expertise who can build and manage a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Leading Takeda’s R&D strategy and execution in India, collaborating with global teams to optimize development plans for pipeline assets. This includes monitoring country performance, serving as an internal expert, and engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and investigators.
Team & Clinical Development Oversight: Leading the clinical development teams for assigned compounds, proactively identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies. The director will oversee the entire development plan, from protocol development to study interpretation, ensuring all activities are aligned with Takeda’s global goals.
Clinical Trial Execution: Overseeing all clinical science activities in India, including protocol development, study execution, and data interpretation. The role requires medical monitoring of trials and assessing overall safety data in collaboration with pharmacovigilance.
External Engagement: Serving as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including leading KOL and investigator engagement strategies. The director will also contribute to regulatory strategy in India and represent Takeda on high-priority task forces.
People Management: Building, managing, and mentoring the India Oncology Clinical Science team. The director is responsible for fostering a high-performing team culture, driving performance management, and developing staff.

Candidate Profile

This senior-level position requires a highly qualified and experienced medical professional.

Education: An MD, combined MD/PhD, or an internationally recognized equivalent is required.
Experience: A minimum of 5 to 7 years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field is necessary. This must be coupled with at least 4 to 5 years of people management experience. Proven success in leading global or regional clinical development teams is a must.
Therapeutic Expertise: Clinical training in Malignant Hematology and/or Medical Oncology is preferred, along with a deep understanding of oncology therapeutic areas.
Key Skills: The ideal candidate will have superior communication, strategic, and interpersonal skills. They must be able to anticipate challenges, drive proactive problem-solving, and influence decision-making within a complex matrixed organization. Strong knowledge of global regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ICH GCP) is essential.

The application deadline for this role is October 15, 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for a medical leader to make a significant impact on cancer patient care by helping to bring innovative therapies to market.