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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 an Executive Administrative Assistant where you will perform administrative duties and office support activities for Digital Health Sciences, where you will report to the Head of the team.

How you will contribute:

• Demonstrate confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities.
• Maintain and track departmental budget.
• Coordinate documents and correspondence, including letters, reports, emails, presentations, memos, faxes, etc.
• Manage and support hosting of external visitors and events.
• Interface and communicate with internal customers; direct people to the appropriate resources.
• Review documents and proofread work for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensure document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
• Use appropriate tools for required work including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to track, document and report data.
• Participate in maintenance of improvement processes; implement changes to improvement processes for direct responsibilities.
• Collect, review, enter, and format accurate data into spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic tools.
• Arrange travel for the team or department; complete expense reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Prepare documentation for payment of vendors, consultants, and suppliers; after review by direct supervisor, submit documentation and enters requests for payments into accounting system; respond to inquiries from accounts payable and payees.
• Develop a strong network within the department; draw on network to answer questions and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Manage calendar for direct supervisor and supports complex meetings for department.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong PC literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma/GED required. Associates degree preferred.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Family Planning Support
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Ways of Working
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

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: $54,600 to $78,000, 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. 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.

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time