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Job Description
About the role:
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Join Takeda as a Global Medical Program Manager where you will provide project management and leadership skills to the Medical Strategy Teams (MST) in the successful delivery of multiple projects within a therapeutic areas for Global Medical Affairs. This will include leadership of MSTs and/or other teams, in strategic direction and translating project strategy into an efficiently executable plan; predicting and planning solutions to achieve successful operational execution; driving the team to achieve clarity on issues and focus on effective contingencies.
You will also partner closely with the Global Medical Unit Head (GMUH) and GMA team members as well as other global, regional and local Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D functions, as required, to ensure that the medical and functional strategy is integrated into an operational plan. Serve as a partner to GMA functional team members to manage project priorities, identify resource needs; initiate key strategic planning activities; report program progress; oversee program budget and execute communication.
As part of the GMSO Program Management team, you will report to the Head GMSO Program Management.
How you will contribute:
Leads the program and project planning efforts of MSTs, in maintaining oversight for the operational plans, execution strategies & critical path for the product.
Responsible for coordinating governance approvals for the key project deliverables and holds self and team members accountable to deliver on the agreed upon program objectives
Manages project and resource priorities that align with the business objectives.
Addresses and resolves project challenges, keeping Unit Head/ Lead MPM informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance concerns). Provides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations.
Establishes, communicates and executes plans resulting in achievement of project goals
Manages the creation of project strategies and supports the MST in presenting these strategies to key stakeholders and decision makers.
Adjusts project strategy and priorities in response to changes in strategic direction.
Provides direction and obtains buy-in from relevant internal stakeholders and team members to therapeutic, functional, or operational strategy.
Identifies ways to accelerate the project execution where possible while maintaining high quality standards.
Develops strong logistical skills to manage activities across functions and regions
Facilitate the MST and/or other group meetings and/or other group meetings and ensure agendas are appropriate to enable key discussions and decisions within the team.
Manage the planning, operational and reporting logistics of the MST (including but not limited to: meeting schedule management, meeting facilitation, development of meeting materials with contributors, capture and follow up of action items and deliverables, distribution of minutes and maintenance of relevant SharePoint site (or equivalent))
Responsible for building quality relationships with key stakeholders, in both TAU and Commercial, that result in valued and trusted partnerships and program support.
Proactively identifies potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies and follows issues through to resolution, ensuring that MST arrives at a singular conclusion or recommendations
Provides financial oversight for program budget. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of MST spending/ vendors, risks and opportunities, in partnership with the GMUH and in collaboration with GMA functional teams.
Leads the project risk management process in the team and generates the cross-functional project risk register for assigned MSTs. Ensure that the risks identified for GMA activities at the MST are reported up through to the Global Program Manager at the GPT for consolidation into the Global Risk Management Plan for the asset.
Works closely with the MST cross functional team members to balance operational execution with GMA strategy.
Manages project status reporting and dashboards for a given program, including scheduled as well as ad-hoc updates.
Generates collaboration, cooperation and communication globally across divisions and functions and between regional representatives in the team ensuring that team goals are achieved.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree science or business-related field
At least 2 years experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and Project management experience within Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing or other drug development related function
Knowledge of the drug development and commercialization process and an understanding of the functions within the pharmaceutical industry
Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate effectively with management
Experience managing program level budgets across multiple projects
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines governing medical affairs
Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards)
May travel to the US, EU and Japan offices and other meeting locations internationally. Approximately 25% travel is required.
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Base Salary Range: $102,000 - 146,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
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