Senior Program Manager - Oncology (R0100422)

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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 realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

OBJECTIVES:

The responsibilities of Senior Program Manager in the Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit (OTAU) Global Program Management group include:

Provides project management skills to global, cross-functional teams (GPTs (Global Program Teams)) to realize successful delivery of early to mid stage programs. Assist in the MRP (mid-range plan, budget and resources management, visualization of management data, and etc.) Participates in identifying and driving innovative process improvements to improve operational effectiveness.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As senior program manager, partner with GPL/research lead on following:

• Assist in the development of comprehensive project plans to be shared with all project key stakeholders.
• Capture meeting outcomes and determine next steps in terms of the cross-functional communication and coordination of action items.
• Assist in the development of MRP (Medium Range Planning) with R&D finance, and related functions.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the monitoring and management of the program progress, schedules and resources (budget and FTE).
• Manage the logistics of the GPT, plan appropriate meeting schedules and ensure communication of all meeting plans.
• Contribute to identifying the business requirement of visualization of the management information (cost, resource allocation, project plan, etc.) and establishing the platform, leveraging existing R&D infra structure (TEMPO, TM1, InterACT, MDM, etc.)
• Assist in the identification of risks / issues and planning of solutions / mitigations to minimize project risks.
• Proactively identify opportunities for organizational improvement and/or obstacles, and achieve resolutions or plan contingencies. Take on strategic initiatives to improve organizational capabilities as requested.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in life sciences industry including collaboration activities between drug development related functions.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of in-depth pharmaceutical industry experience and drug development with experience within related functions (e.g. Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing, etc.)
• Ability of strategic thinking; ability to approach specific issues/problems with understanding of the larger context
• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, SharePoint, and Tableau
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, present key information objectively, and organize information in a logical manner
• Ability to influence stakeholders from many technical disciplines and at many levels
• Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related field
• Minimum of 2 years program management experience
• Preferred: Cell therapy experience within related function
• Thorough understanding of R&D roles and responsibilities (department functions, interrelationships, contribution to the development process, etc.)
• Ability of problem-solving ability; ability to predict issues and identify solutions
• Advanced degree in science or business is preferred
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization
• Excellent organizational skills: Proactive, management of multiple tasks of varied complexity simultaneously

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification with PMI is desired

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires approximately 10-15 % travel, which may include overnight and international travel to attend meetings, other Takeda sites, and another related travel.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Community Outreach Programs
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Base Salary Range: 87,500.00 to 125,000. 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.

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Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.