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If you're looking for a position where your work will benefit millions of people, we are waiting for you! location: Cambridge, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $80.00 - 97.35 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Masters responsibilities: The Associate Director, External Scientific Engagement Lead, will be responsible for developing medical and scientific engagement strategies and implementation of plans for engagement with prioritized professional organizations, medical societies, and KOLs.The role will be responsible for overseeing the rollout of the new HCP engagement tool.As a member of the Medical Excellence, Training & Outreach team, the External Scientific Engagement Lead will partner with the Congress Strategy Lead and with the Independent Medical Education and Grants Lead to develop an overarching strategy and ways of working for external engagements.This role will partner with global medical teams to identify and prioritize external engagements across the portfolio, and with Ethics & Compliance (E&C) to ensure agile and compliant execution of activities.Initiate and lead the development of a cross-portfolio external engagement strategy and related tactics for prioritized external organizations and HCPs, aligned across Global Medical Affairs Oncology, Commercial, Patient Value, Policy & Access, R&D, Corporate Communications & Advocacy, Health Equity and Patient Affairs, and with other key cross-functional/ex-Oncology partners as needed to ensure a one company approach to external engagement strategy, objectives, and execution.Identify, create, and sustain medical and scientific relationships with prioritized external organizations and HCPs.Acquire, assess, and use knowledge of/insights into healthcare trends, and partner with GMAO colleagues for expertise in cross-portfolio disease states and clinical treatment landscapes to help shape the external medical/scientific environment through strategy, external engagement, and partnerships with prioritized external organizations and HCPs.Identify and influence partnership opportunities, and ensure internal Takeda alignment and coordination of company subject matter experts with these external stakeholders.Partner with GMAO and cross-functional teams to ensure clear points of contact with each external organization and coordination of engagement.Define and measure the impact of company external scientific engagement, and partner with key internal stakeholders to communicate and share partnership updates and insights within the company and externally as appropriate.Oversee planning and implementation of the KOL engagement process, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams to identify, develop, and lead impactful KOL engagement activities that support the strategic imperatives of the oncology portfolio, and with optimal utilization of internal tools and systems.Collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and other key stakeholders to ensure all activities are conducted in a compliant manner with the company's policies, procedures, and standards, and with local regulatory/legal requirements.Become knowledgeable about company Oncology strategy. qualifications: Travel requirements: ability to travel up to 25% per year including international travel. Required: Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 3+ years of experience with the development and maintenance of external scientific/medical relationships, within medical affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or within a medical communications agencyMaster's degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 6+ years of experience with the development and maintenance of external scientific/medical relationships, within medical affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or within a medical communications agency.Proven leadership/relationship-building skills, strategic problem-solving ability, ability to foster teamwork, drive decision-making, and manage change in a complex, cross-functional, cross-cultural, global team environment.Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for medical engagement and develop a set of strategic medical engagement goals.Strong understanding of pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations.Highly effective written and verbal communications skills. Preferred: Experience in managing external scientific relationships with major organizations and global key opinion leaders.Experience in medical affairs, medical education, scientific/educational granting, or related experience in the pharmaceutical industry.Experience overseeing and managing budgets, projects, and vendors to ensure performance versus targets.Experience with oncology, with broad product/disease area knowledge.Experience using diplomacy, influence, and negotiation to secure positive outcomes. skills: GCP (Good Clinical Practice), Medical Leadership Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.