Head of Evidence Generation, COA HTA and PED Cambridge, MA Category: Medical Affairs

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They will engage actively with internal and external bodies to shape and interpret the rapidly changing requirements from global health authorities and build partnerships to shape methods and guidelines.How You Will Contribute: Lead a team of experts focused on clinical outcome assessment endpoint development, validation, execution, and quality control across regulatory, payer, physician, and patient needsDrive the generation and communication of high-quality, fit-for-purpose evidence to support health technology assessment and other payer evaluations globally to demonstrate the value of Takeda’s assetsLead early strategic review of clinical outcome assessment selection and implementation to support study execution, labeling, differentiation, payer and health technology assessment discussions, and patient focusTrain and monitor clinical outcome assessment raters to ensure quality, consistency, and complianceDevelop team expertise in health technology assessment methods in a rapidly changing environment, with a focus on Joint Clinical Assessment and the Inflation Reduction ActBuild capabilities in clinical outcome assessments and patient experience data, with an emphasis on using these tools to differentiate and demonstrate valueAccelerate evidence generation processes and strengthen alignment with local country teams to support scientifically robust, timely launches and health technology assessment submissionsBuild and sustain external partnerships that help influence methods and guidelines for the evolving regulatory and access environmentRepresent Takeda in external interactions with health authorities, payers, and external organizations focused on patient experience data, clinical outcome assessment, and health technology assessmentEnsure strong compliance with evolving requirements from global regulatory agencies and health authoritiesDrive operational excellence through clear governance, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance metrics.Coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team; support succession planning and capability building across the function.Preferred Qualifications: Fifteen or more years of experience in evidence generation, health technology assessment, clinical outcome assessment, patient experience data, or a closely related fieldAdvanced degree in a scientific, clinical, epidemiologic, quantitative, or health outcomes discipline required.Deep knowledge of study design, healthcare data analysis, clinical outcome assessment, health system landscaping, and the regulations and guidelines related to health technology assessment, clinical outcome assessment, and patient experience dataProven experience leading teams of experts and building capability in a complex and rapidly evolving global environmentStrong track record of working with health authorities, payers, and external organizationsExperience with evidence generation strategies that support global access, regulatory, and value communication needsAbility to build cross-functional alignment and support timely evidence generation for launches and submissionsUnderstanding of clinical outcome assessment rater training, monitoring, and quality processes and guidelinesAdvanced knowledge of health technology assessment methods, with experience in a rapidly changing policy environmentTakeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe 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:USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500U.S. Base Salary Range:$282,500.00 - $443,850.00The 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. For information about our benefits, please click here.EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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