Director, Global Evidence & Outcomes

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

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Key position objectives are to: Contribute to product strategy thorough membership on matrix teams and through interactions with cross-functional partners. Provide real-world evidence and patient-centered value leadership and consultative expertise for Takeda product(s) under responsibility from early development through launch and commercialization. Lead the integrated evidence generation sub team for products under development and develop the integrated evidence generation plan. This is a cross-functional team with global, regional and local members from R&D and commercial. Lead the development, execution, and communication of real-world evidence and COA strategies to support regulatory submissions, product labelling, access and commercialization. Communicate findings from these studies to relevant internal and external audiences as effectively as possible. May manage a small team depending on size of global programs/disease areas. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Work with a multidisciplinary, matrixed organization, to ensure product priorities and strategies are aligned to meet evidentiary requirements/needs and support compelling product value propositions. Collaborate and partner with product teams/sub teams to inform program strategy and plans and to prepare for internal governance reviews/decisions. Assess and identify value evidence requirements/needs from internal and external stakeholders (patients, healthcare providers, regulators, HTAs/payers, and other decision makers) from early development through launch and commercialization of Takeda products under responsibility. Lead the integrated evidence generation sub team for products under development, and working with global, regional and local cross-functional colleagues lead the development of the integrated evidence generation plan. Ensure local evidence needs are met in line with product strategy. Lead, develop and execute successful GEO strategies and plans to support evidence needs as defined in the integrated evidence generation plan, clinical development plans and/or regulatory strategies including, but not limited to: Real-world evidence studies such as systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses, indirect treatment comparisons, observational research using existing data and/or collecting new data, development of synthetic control arms that include pre-existing data to support clinical development programs, and predictive models/algorithms. Ensure scientifically robust evidence generation activities are integrated into the development program evidence generation plans. Effectively manage external research partners to ensure projects are scientifically rigorous, medically relevant and address business needs as well as the needs of patients, health care providers and payers. Provide input into clinical development plans, regulatory documents with accuracy and scientific integrity as well as into commercial and access/reimbursement activities and documents. Prepare and/or review clinical and outcomes research protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and reports reflecting ongoing or completed work. Effectively communicates study findings to internal and external audiences, and as appropriate in conference presentations, publications, and dossiers/documents to regulators and/or other authorities. Network with external researchers in the field in order to remain on top of best practices, new methodologies and enhance Takeda’s visibility in the area of real-world evidence and COAs Compliance with all policies and regulations for quality and disclosure Accountable for product annual plan budget and contract/budget management. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Combination of academic training and practical experience (oncology experience preferred) in outcomes research is required. This may be consist of: Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences, plus 8 years practical experience. Masters degree in a related discipline (as noted above), plus 10 years practical experience. Practical experience (years noted above in performing epidemiology and outcomes research and/or COAs, in any setting, including life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency, is required. regulator and/or HTA/payer policy-makers. Drug development experience is required and launch experience is desirable. Demonstrated experience in the conduct of complex observational and/or COA studies, and the interpretation and communication of study findings to internal and external audiences. Employs advanced technical expertise to solve research questions/problems. Familiarity with the role and importance of observational research in the multi-disciplinary drug development and commercialization environment and process (involving multiple stakeholders) is expected. Ability to understand regulatory and HTA/payer challenges for Takeda products as well as interacting with regulators, HTA/payers and/or other decision makers is highly desirable. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multicultural and cross functional team environment is expected. Broad experience in collaborating with research partners and in managing multiple tasks and complex projects is very required Ability to communicate scientific evidence, with strong written and verbal presentation skills, is required. Record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications is preferred. Networking, communication and influencing skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent process and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple complex research studies. Ability to influence without authority, particularly individuals at senior levels TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Time commitment expected for travel is approximately 25% - 50% domestic and international. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, 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 lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and 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. 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 Job Exempt YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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