Medical Director (India)

Takeda Pharmaceutical

15+ years

₹90 LPA – ₹1.3 Cr PA

Bengaluru

10 Aug. 5, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: MD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Director – India | Takeda | Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job ID: R0150902
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-time | Regular | Senior Level
Travel: Minimal

Salary:
Estimated Range: ₹90 LPA – ₹1.3 Cr PA
(Based on seniority, regulatory leadership in clinical development, GI2 therapeutic specialization, and regional responsibilities)

Role Overview:

Takeda is seeking a Medical Director (India) to spearhead its GI2 Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) clinical development strategy across India. Reporting into R&D China & APAC, this role will be the local clinical lead for GI2 pipeline compounds—from strategic planning and protocol development to regulatory submission and market registration.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership position with a direct influence on both regional and global drug development timelines and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Development Leadership:

Lead the India-specific clinical strategy and design for GI2 pipeline assets in line with Takeda’s global and regional objectives.
Serve as a member of the China Asia Development Team (CADT) and lead India-focused planning, risk assessment, and submission alignment.
Engage in strategic decision-making to shape local NDA/CTA plans and execution.

2. Study Execution & Oversight:

Own end-to-end clinical study responsibilities—from concept and protocol design through data lock and interpretation.
Monitor data from India-based trials and align it with global development goals.
Ensure trial outcomes are medically significant and regulatory-ready.

3. Trial Enrollment & Medical Monitoring:

Drive booster enrollment initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Oversee medical monitoring, including subject safety assessments and protocol compliance.

4. External Stakeholder Engagement:

Cultivate strong ties with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and clinical investigators in India.
Serve as Takeda’s face to local Health Authorities, representing clinical science in regulatory interactions.

5. Strategic Development Projects:

Contribute to due diligence, BD alliances, and licensing evaluations for pipeline acceleration.
Provide clinical leadership in feasibility analysis, trial evaluation, and deal assessment.

6. Leadership & Mentorship:

Mentor local team members and drive TA capability-building across the region.
Lead multi-disciplinary taskforces and contribute to Asia-wide clinical efficiency.
Represent Takeda’s inclusive, innovative, and people-first R&D culture across all engagements.

Qualifications & Competencies:

Education:
- MD (or internationally equivalent degree)
- GI2 therapeutic specialization preferred
Experience:
- 15+ years in clinical practice, research, or pharmaceutical development
- Proven success in leading Indian clinical teams, trial design, and regulatory submissions (NDA/CTA)
- Experience in APAC countries outside India is a plus
- GI2 therapeutic area experience required
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency in English and Indian languages
- Demonstrated capability in regulatory strategy, data interpretation, and investigator engagement
- Experience with cross-cultural matrix environments
- High ethical standards aligned with Takeda Leadership Behaviors

Why Join Takeda:

Be part of a global team trusted for over 240 years. As a Medical Director at Takeda, you’ll drive innovation, clinical excellence, and real patient outcomes across one of the world’s most critical therapeutic areas. Collaborate with visionary leaders across India and Asia and help transform lives through next-generation therapies.

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