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Takeda

Director, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology Lead

LocationIND - Bengaluru - Research and Development
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentQuantitative Clinical Pharmacology
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have2
Pharm D. or PhD with 8+ years of working experience in a quantitative field with some exposure to clinical pharmacology /PK-PD
MS with 12+ years' working experience in a quantitative field with some exposure to clinical pharmacology/PK-PD
Nice to have17
Extensive knowledge and experience with design, analysis, and reporting of clinical pharmacology studies
Extensive experience in late-state drug development, regulatory submissions (global submission experience preferred) and life-cycle management including pediatric drug development
Advance knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in PK/PD data modeling and simulations
Familiar with regulatory guidance and submission process across different regionals
Experience in representing the QCP function in interactions with global or regional regulatory agencies at significant development milestones such as pre-submission, and pediatric development plan (PIP and PWR)
Strong knowledge of allied fields critical for drug development, such as statistics, outcome research, Real World Data, drug metabolism, pharmacology, toxicology, bioanalysis, and pharmaceutical science
Ability to evaluate Benefit-Risk associated with project decisions, effectively manage GPT expectations, and influence TA strategies
Leadership in cross functional decision to optimize the likelihood of drug R&D success and utilization of the quantitative decision-making framework
Drives efficiency using innovative processes and methodologies
Knowledge and use of AI tools including Copilot
Independently executes QCP deliverables and provides solutions to complex issues
Consistently delivers with high quality and efficiency
Elevates knowledge and enhances the capability of others
Communicates effectively and influences cross-functional teams
Inspires commitment and enables cross-function collaboration
Communicates success stories and shares learning across QCP
Focuses on priorities and delivers on commitments
Skills
AI
Copilot
Benefits
Competitive salary
Performance annual bonus
Flexible work environment
Hybrid working
Comprehensive healthcare insurance plans
Group term life insurance
Group accident insurance
Health & wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary service leave
Humanitarian leaves
Learning platforms
Diversity equity and inclusion programs
No meeting days
Home internet reimbursement
Mobile phone reimbursement
Employee referral program
Paternity leave
Maternity leave
Bereavement leave
Legal
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Job Description
Objective / Purpose:
About the company
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven, top 10 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people, and the planet.
Our Data and Quantitative Sciences group (DQS) is made up of more than 500 quantitative scientists who harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of highly innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from quantitative clinical pharmacology, statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, patient safety & pharmacovigilance, digital strategy, library sciences, and data architecture/governance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and reimagine our disciplines. They work with novel data streams, including real-world data and digital tools, and apply advanced analytics including artificial intelligence and automation.
As part of DQS, the Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology (QCP) Team at Takeda consists of therapeutically aligned teams who drive the clinical pharmacology strategy from pre-FIH through life-cycle management within the global project team. The QCP role works in partnership with the pharmacometrics lead to drive a MIDD path within each project.
Position Objectives:
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Serves as the global quantitative clinical pharmacology lead to manage multiple projects with a high level of technical and strategic independence.
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Provides additional portfolio support through program reviews, collaborative decision-making, infrastructure, and best practice initiatives.
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Explores and excels in synergistic relationships with experts in clinical science, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, global outcomes/epidemiology, biostatistics, and other key data science disciplines.
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Serves as an ambassador of Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology (QCP) and Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) to the R&D organization and the external scientific community through high-value participation at scientific meetings and impactful publications.
Accountabilities:
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Provides scientific and strategic leadership as the Global Clinical Pharmacology Lead for multiple projects on Global Program Teams and associated scientific and operational sub-teams.
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Be responsible for planning and executing clinical pharmacology studies to meet project needs, in close collaboration with key partner functions (e.g., clinical sciences, biostatistics, and programming).
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Represents Clinical Pharmacology in meetings with global or regional regulatory agencies and be responsible for clinical pharmacology summary documents for regulatory submissions.
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Strategizes, oversees, and/or independently performs PK, PD, and pharmacometric analyses including the interpretation of PK/PD data in close partnership with DQS and external partners.
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Maintains a high standard for good clinical practice, compliance, and ethics.
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Provides mentorship to junior staff, acts as a cross functional leader and team leader.
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Participates as a member of Business Development due diligence, when requested.
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Leads infrastructure initiatives and/ or cross-functional best practice initiatives.
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Demonstrates leadership in scientific societies and cross-industry consortiums related to the clinical pharmacology discipline.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
Desired education qualifications and equivalencies and desired minimum years industry experience:
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Pharm D. or PhD with 8+ years of working experience in a quantitative field with some exposure to clinical pharmacology /PK-PD
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MS with 12+ years’ working experience in a quantitative field with some exposure to clinical pharmacology/PK-PD
Desired technical skills:
•
Extensive knowledge and experience with design, analysis, and reporting of clinical pharmacology studies.
•
Extensive experience in late-state drug development, regulatory submissions (global submission experience preferred) and life-cycle management including pediatric drug development.
•
Advance knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in PK/PD data modeling and simulations.
•
Familiar with regulatory guidance and submission process across different regionals.
•
Experience in representing the QCP function in interactions with global or regional regulatory agencies at significant development milestones such as pre-submission, and pediatric development plan (PIP and PWR).
•
Strong knowledge of allied fields critical for drug development, such as statistics, outcome research, Real World Data, drug metabolism, pharmacology, toxicology, bioanalysis, and pharmaceutical science.
•
Ability to evaluate Benefit-Risk associated with project decisions, effectively manage GPT expectations, and influence TA strategies.
•
Leadership in cross functional decision to optimize the likelihood of drug R&D success and utilization of the quantitative decision-making framework.
•
Drives efficiency using innovative processes and methodologies.
•
Knowledge and use of AI tools including Copilot
Desired behavioral competencies:
•
Independently executes QCP deliverables and provides solutions to complex issues.
•
Consistently delivers with high quality and efficiency.
•
Elevates knowledge and enhances the capability of others.
•
Communicates effectively and influences cross-functional teams.
•
Inspires commitment and enables cross-function collaboration.
•
Communicates success stories and shares learning across QCP.
•
Focuses on priorities and delivers on commitments.
Benefits
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
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Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
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Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
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Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
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Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
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Employee Assistance Program
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5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in addition to Humanitarian Leaves
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Broad Variety of learning platforms
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
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No Meeting Days
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Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
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Employee Referral Program
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Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)
About ICC in Takeda
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Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
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As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
Locations
IND - Bengaluru
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Locations
IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Locations
IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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