Sr Manager, Project Management GI Inflammation
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: East Berlin
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused
company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be
empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Sr
Manager, Project Management GI Inflammation in our San Diego
office. -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 ---- - -
-Support project execution activities in collaboration with
Scientific Project Leaders based in Boston and San Diego--- - -
-Drive project planning and timeline tracking for early research
programs in the GI Discovery pipeline (pre- and post-Project Start
through Candidate Selection)--- - - -Support research planning and
timeline tracking for early research initiatives to enable
conversion to pipeline programs and/or pipeline-enabling
deliverables--- - - -Provide expert support for program logistics,
budget planning/tracking, procurement and contracting
troubleshooting and issue resolution--- - - -Initiate and manage
highly collaborative cross-functional relationships within Takeda
and outside with Takeda partners and service providers in support
of GI Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) projects--- - - -Collaborate with
project managers and project leaders to refine and implement
project plans and support project execution covering reporting,
project planning, documentation workflow, budgeting, and risk
management--- - - -Be a proactive voice and the "single source of
truth" for monitoring and reporting of project issues, plans,
budgets, milestone, and resources--- - - -Energetically engage with
the entire DDU team to assure visibility of all DDU KPIs and make
critical contributions to project operations to accelerate delivery
and meet overall DDU performance goalsACCOUNTABILITIES ---- - -
-Collaborate with research and translational teams to
enable/support planning and logistics, establish/manage contracts,
CRO management, data delivery, and final disposition--- - - -Manage
contracting and procurement process to enable rapid contract
drafting/review/initiation/resolution--- - - -Resolve and
troubleshoot internal/external accounting and payment issues
associated with contracted work--- - - -Support project teams to
enable achievement of project objectives and maintain focus on
critical path timelines with Scientific Project leaders for
projects assigned to this role--- - - -Set project planning
disciplines and deliver all planning work products required to
manage GI DDU projects assigned to this role.--- - -
-Support/manage cross-functional meetings, including scheduling
logistics, the creation and distribution of meeting agendas and
minutes, and drive completion of action items.--- - - -Ensure good
meeting disciplines are continuously maintained (with supporting
documentation) so that there is a clear logical record of events
for each project or partnership.--- - - -Support and maintain
project infrastructure - including library/repositories of data &
actions, project Gantt Charts, and Budgets.--- - - -Ensure data
integrity to support accurate reporting and communications.--- - -
-Track progress against project plans and ensures project
teams/stakeholders have the tools necessary to deliver
assays/contracts/decisions etc.--- - - -Implement, support and
maintain operations infrastructure - including library/repositories
of contracts and procurement documentation, reporting and curating
financial data, etc.--- - - -Support project reporting via DDU,
Research, and Enterprise-wide reporting functions including
Interact, ImPact, PowerBI, etc.--- - - -Manage stakeholder
communication in support of project execution.--- - - -Coach and
support Scientific Project Leaders to drive projects to stage gates
and ensure KPIs are met. Highlight and resolve project risks and
issues with project team.--- - - -Ensure smooth cross-functional
liaisons with critical functions for project success (Legal,
Finance, Sourcing, HR, and across all scientific functions as
necessary). Be accountable for good budgetary disciplines and
adherence to contractual commitments.--- - - -Drive continuous
improvement activities for all project management
processes.EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: ---- - -
-Focused on problem solving, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Demonstrated track record of taking initiative to resolve problems
rapidly in large cross functional environments.--- - - -Structured
thinker, strong organizational bias. Ability to implement structure
without impacting efficiency of team--- - - -Core planning skills
with high level of discipline and thorough attention to detail--- -
- -Solid analytical thinking with preference for analysis to
support decisions and a good process orientation.--- - - -Focus on
results and ability to focus upon bigger picture/departmental
objectives.--- - - -Self motivated and self directing to deliver
the core responsibilities of the role and motivated to learn and
expand skill-set beyond the scope of the role--- - - -Solid
financial knowledge of cost-based budgeting (internal and external
costs) and ability to seek out savings/efficiencies--- - - -Strong
communication skills with excellent written and verbal proficiency
to communicate information succinctly, in English (required)--- - -
-Strong competence in using PowerPoint, project, and excel to above
average proficiency.--- - - -Sound scientific knowledge with
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Science or Management related
discipline with 2-4 years of experience in the biotechnology or
pharmaceutical industry or research focused academic environment,
with a demonstrable broad understanding of drug discovery &
development practices.--- - - -Experience with CRO and/or project
management skills with solid process orientation--- - -
-Entrepreneurial: Demonstrates perseverance, identifies and
actively pursues potential opportunitiesWHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
---- 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution
Plan ---- Tuition reimbursement --- Company match of charitable
contributions ---- 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 -Update Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement: Absent
an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and
lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid
model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at
a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on
behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious
or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be
fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. US
employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those
who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to
different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their
recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines
for the Business Unit/Function for which they have
applied.Empowering Our People to Shine -Discover more at
takedajobs.com -This job posting excludes CO applicants. -No Phone
Calls or Recruiters Please.#LI-AA1EEO Statement 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 lawEEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsSan Diego, CAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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