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“Takeda is a great place to work as the company invests in the continuous development of its employees offering training, coaching, mentoring and open exchanges between all levels of the organization. Also, it is fulfilling to know that, within the Vaccine Business Unit, we are developing and delivering innovative vaccines impacting the lives of millions of people around the world.”Back to Job Navigation (Life at Takeda)
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Takeda is currently looking for a Lead Dengue, Global Medical Affairs (Vaccine Business Unit) to lead initiatives to demonstrate the contribution of Takeda VBU to public health and to develop global medical strategy for the effective introduction of our vaccine (candidate) globally to support the Global Product Team (GPT) strategy and objectives. The Lead Dengue, Global Medical Affairs provides medical input into the long term vision and growth strategies for new vaccines. He/She demonstrates leadership in collaborative work with other relevant functions in Vaccine Business Unit, including regions with a focus on supporting the LOCs.
He /she leads and develops the respective Global Medical Affairs Team to achieve optimal performance and develop talents.
Set the Evidence Generation (EG) plan, based on research priorities and identified data gaps in alignment with Reginal and Local needs and consistent with the Brand Plan, and the overall GPT-strategy. The EG plan to include Investigator Initiated studies (IISRs), Collaborative Studies, Medical Affairs studies, and Health Economic and Outcome Research (HEOR). Formalize key medical communication messages, establish and maintain a scientific communication platform (SCP), the Integrated Scientific Communication and Advocacy Plan (iSCAP). Development and the publication plan through the Publication Strategy Committee (PSC) and congresses activities. Develop and maintain an up-to-date repository of key dengue scientific research findings (Core Decks, Whitepapers) relevant to Takeda’s TAK-003 program. Develop stakeholders’ engagement plan including advisory boards, KOLs, academic groups, scientific societies, patient advocacy groups and other stakeholders’ engagements. Develop and maintain an integrated medical training (Dengue Learning Academy, DLA) as part of the dengue launch preparations reflecting regional needs (in Regions/ LOC’s) and by disease areas (Endemic/ Travel) tailored to different knowledge levels and using different channels; CLIX-training platform, Meet The Expert Forums, F2F trainings and other virtual platforms. Establish a medical education plan to raise the external awareness about Dengue and TAK-003 vaccine candidate. Support development of Global Medical Info (GMI) process, platform and documents (by content and with approval process) to build up a VBU GMI-repository.
Conducting regular literature update and maintain a up -to-date repository to help VBU relevant functions to get the latest updates on Dengue and prevention strategies. Establishing and using cross-functional forums to share new strategically relevant scientific updates within VBU, with experts in Discovery, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and ISP. Provide medical-scientific training (Disease and TAK-003 ) to internal/external stakeholders including Takeda leadership team. Being acknowledged externally as expert and present our clinical data externally as appropriate.
Supporting the Pharmacovigilance team on vaccine safety topics and the Risk Management Plan (RMP). Contributing in the clinical Development Plan (CDP), and development of clinical material (study protocols and other study related documents) as needed. Support the regulatory affairs by reviewing regulatory documents including the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and other documents as needed. Support the Market Access team in their activities and development of the Global Value Dossier (GVD).
Leadership
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Required
Global Product Team
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By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Takeda is currently looking for a Lead Dengue, Global Medical Affairs (Vaccine Business Unit) to lead initiatives to demonstrate the contribution of Takeda VBU to public health and to develop global medical strategy for the effective introduction of our vaccine (candidate) globally to support the Global Product Team (GPT) strategy and objectives. The Lead Dengue, Global Medical Affairs provides medical input into the long term vision and growth strategies for new vaccines. He/She demonstrates leadership in collaborative work with other relevant functions in Vaccine Business Unit, including regions with a focus on supporting the LOCs.
He /she leads and develops the respective Global Medical Affairs Team to achieve optimal performance and develop talents.
Set the Evidence Generation (EG) plan, based on research priorities and identified data gaps in alignment with Reginal and Local needs and consistent with the Brand Plan, and the overall GPT-strategy. The EG plan to include Investigator Initiated studies (IISRs), Collaborative Studies, Medical Affairs studies, and Health Economic and Outcome Research (HEOR). Formalize key medical communication messages, establish and maintain a scientific communication platform (SCP), the Integrated Scientific Communication and Advocacy Plan (iSCAP). Development and the publication plan through the Publication Strategy Committee (PSC) and congresses activities. Develop and maintain an up-to-date repository of key dengue scientific research findings (Core Decks, Whitepapers) relevant to Takeda’s TAK-003 program. Develop stakeholders’ engagement plan including advisory boards, KOLs, academic groups, scientific societies, patient advocacy groups and other stakeholders’ engagements. Develop and maintain an integrated medical training (Dengue Learning Academy, DLA) as part of the dengue launch preparations reflecting regional needs (in Regions/ LOC’s) and by disease areas (Endemic/ Travel) tailored to different knowledge levels and using different channels; CLIX-training platform, Meet The Expert Forums, F2F trainings and other virtual platforms. Establish a medical education plan to raise the external awareness about Dengue and TAK-003 vaccine candidate. Support development of Global Medical Info (GMI) process, platform and documents (by content and with approval process) to build up a VBU GMI-repository.
Conducting regular literature update and maintain a up -to-date repository to help VBU relevant functions to get the latest updates on Dengue and prevention strategies. Establishing and using cross-functional forums to share new strategically relevant scientific updates within VBU, with experts in Discovery, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and ISP. Provide medical-scientific training (Disease and TAK-003 ) to internal/external stakeholders including Takeda leadership team. Being acknowledged externally as expert and present our clinical data externally as appropriate.
Supporting the Pharmacovigilance team on vaccine safety topics and the Risk Management Plan (RMP). Contributing in the clinical Development Plan (CDP), and development of clinical material (study protocols and other study related documents) as needed. Support the regulatory affairs by reviewing regulatory documents including the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and other documents as needed. Support the Market Access team in their activities and development of the Global Value Dossier (GVD).
Leadership
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Required
Global Product Team
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