Associate Director, Business Process Excellence And Delivery

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Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Associate Director, Business Process Excellence and Delivery based remotely reporting to the Senior Director, Business Process Excellence and Delivery.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to accomplish their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
GOALS
This position is responsible for helping to further the strategic advancement of Clinical Site Startup &Engagement (CSSE) through innovation and excellence. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support the the Head of CSSE Business Process Excellence & Delivery, collaborating directly with CSSE Functional Heads, and cross-functional key stakeholders to support the strategic direction of CSSE, assisting on high-impact, high-priority projects and overseeing department-wide initiatives.
• Participate in global initiatives representing CSSE and Study Optimization in support of Takeda R&D objectives.
• Support key initiatives that have cross-functional impact and that are critical to CSSE’s and GDO’s business objectives.
• Work directly with the Head of CSSE Business Process Excellence & Delivery, leading efforts to implement innovative processes, trainings, data and technologies that will ensure ongoing delivery of valued Clinical Site Startup & Engagement deliverables.
• Create, execute and manage CSSE’s communications strategy.
• Represent CSSE at operations forums to share CSSE’s priorities and identify best practices and opportunities for collaboration with similar capabilities in other functions.

Accountabilities

• Oversee and contribute to the development/maintenance of the CSSE on-boarding training and playbook.
• Support CSSE business operations, including tracking and following-up on CSSE staff compliance with all applicable Takeda SOPs, in collaboration with the central Process, Training, and Compliance function.
• Maintain guidance documents pertaining to CSSE’s ways of working, including relevant Takeda clinical development processes.
• Assign and track responsible CSSE resources supporting transformational project/initiatives relative to overall priorities to maintain transparency to CSSE Leadership.
• Organize CSSE Townhall, Leadership Team and any critical portfolio management review meetings as needed. Ensure facts and details are documented for reference and updated regularly for accuracy.
• Support CSSE initiatives to develop and/or update innovative processes and technologies to advance clinical site startup and reduce critical milestone cycle timelines.
• Point of contact for questions and best practices; internal team interface communicating changes and updates as needed.
• Superuser to manage and maintain CSSE’s SharePoint space on Takeda’s internal system.
• Support business processes optimization by identifying opportunities for enhancements of core capabilities within CSSE, including process improvements and facilitating best practice sessions.
• Central planning and organization of onboarding orientation sessions for new CSSE hires; maintain CSSE New Hire Checklist.
• Support Global Development Office strategic initiatives and processes by representing CSSE on cross-functional teams.
• Support development and deliver clear, consistent and documented training.

Education And Experience

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, execution, and communication skills.
• Health care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• 8 or more years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, with deep understanding of clinical development practices.
• Global/international experience required, including ability to collaborate with colleagues and staff in other locations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required; Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Knowledge or FDA and ICH-GCP guidelines for conducting clinical research.
• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables.
• Experience in people leadership, managing global teams, change management and coordinating collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• 8 or more years of direct operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with direct exposure to clinical development (i.e., study management, study startup, country and site feasibility) in a highly matrix organization across multiple regions.

What Takeda Can Offer You

• Base Salary Range $143,500 - $205,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. 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.
• The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

This posting is made in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S.

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Locations
Massachusetts - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time