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This jobcast will feature the role of Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Therapeutics at Millennium Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, combines the innovative science of a leading American biopharmaceutical company with the global assets – both intellectual and financial – of Takeda — Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company. Millennium operates as an independent subsidiary, serving as the global center of excellence in oncology. Millennium’s employees are focused in oncology to improve the treatment of cancer around the world.

We’ll be speaking today with Bob Kessler, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Millennium, about this senior position as Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Therapeutics

1. Tell us a little bit about your career with Millennium — how long have you been with the company?

2. As I mentioned in the lead-in to our jobcast, Millennium is in a unique position as a mid-sized company, yet with the global resources of Takeda.

3. The important position we want to discuss with you is Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Therapeutics — this is a senior leadership position within your organization. Can you give us an overview of this opportunity?

4. Bob, can describe for us your ideal candidate? What kind of educational background and experience are needed in this role?

5. Who will this individual report to?

6. What is the culture like at Millennium?

7. What about career advancement? What does a career path look like for someone joining Millennium in a senior leadership role?

8. What advice can you share for someone interviewing at Millennium? What impresses you?

9. What’s the best part about your job?

To apply for any of the high-profile positions currently available at Millennium, The Takeda Oncology Company, please visit millennium.com/careers and click the link for Search for Jobs.

New! Visit Millennium’s Regulatory Affairs Career Site!

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