Senior Manager, GDO Strategy & Operations (REMOTE)
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Lineboro
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company
that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Senior
Manager, GDO Strategy & Operations.
How you will contribute:
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for helping to further the strategic
advancement of Global Development Office (GDO) in support of its
mission to develop and deliver therapies to patients through
innovation and excellence.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides project/program management to ensure internal,
cross-functional, cross-divisional project plans are in place for
GDO- related initiatives
- Work directly with the GDO Functional Heads, and key
stakeholders outside departments to support the strategic direction
of GDO by leading high-impact, high-priority projects and
overseeing department-wide initiatives.
- Support the creation and management of GDO s communications
strategy
- Supporting and leading key initiatives that have
cross-functional impact and that are critical to GDO s business
objectives and/or Takeda s global business objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support transformational project/initiatives and change
management activities to advance GDO s mission to achieve
predictable delivery
- Support the development and execution of a fit-for-purpose
communication strategy pertaining to cross-functional
initiatives.
- Support the execution of opportunities for the enhancements of
core capabilities within GDO functions and efficiencies, including
process improvement.
- Utilize project and program management expertise to drive
project teams to achieve clarity on issues and focus on effective
contingencies; interface with management and influence
decision-making, monitor progress, gaps, risk management to ensure
progress and business continuity
- Support cross-functional and R&D projects focused on
operational excellence, including representing GDO on
cross-functional teams.
- Support identification of project and resource priorities that
align with global business objectives. Work closely with
stakeholders to balance operational execution with GDO
strategy.
- Support activities related to GDO leadership team meetings and
workshops (development of agenda, coordination of logistics,
facilitation of discussions etc.)
- Support activities related to GDO Onboarding and engagement (
GDO Playbook, SharePoint, Office Hours etc.)
- Develop and implement tools and templates to enable consistency
and transparency across GDO projects
- Survey the external environment to keep abreast of industry
advances in technologies affecting Clinical Operations, Clinical
Supplies, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, and
Pharmacovigilance to support further innovation within GDO.
CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:
- Knowledgeable about the overall R&D portfolio and drug
development milestones in order to be strategic in planning,
progress oversight, communication, delivering high quality
reporting and insights
- Expertise in strategy and operations in Pharma R&D
organizations of similar size to Takeda
- Strong ability to build relationships across R&D as a
partner to TAUs, BUs, Finance, and other R&D central
organizations
- Excellent communication and change adoption experience
- Strong project management skills and ability to liaise with
different functions in an effective and timely manner
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, drug
development process and lifecycle management
- Thorough knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical R&D,
preferably in R&D Operations, Clinical Development, or Clinical
Operations.
- Demonstrated experience with advanced analytical tools/models
and decision support platforms
Leadership
- Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and
cultures
- Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire,
motivate and drive results
- Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas
and data, verbally and in writing
- Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender
credibility and confidence within and outside the company
- Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple
comprehensible terms
- Demonstrated leadership presence and confidence
- Ability to embrace a diversity and inclusion mindset and to
role model this behavior for the organization
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Decision making responsibilities:
- Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact the
functional area
- Support decision making for designated function
- Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and
stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
- Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are
implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution
- Accountable for providing input on vision and strategy for
designated scope
Interaction
- Effectively navigates the changing external and internal
environment and leads others through change by creating and
inspiring and engaging workplace
- Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda,
with affiliates and external partners, in the industry and area of
expertise.
- Effectively represents function in negotiations with the
ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate
effectively with other interfacing R&D functions
Innovation
- Comfortable performing advanced analytics, data visualization
and system support activities
- Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and
implement organizational change and continuous innovation
- Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions
- Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the
business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment
of the environment affecting the business
- Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that
fosters innovation
Complexity
- Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external)
with a high degree of complexity
- Ability to facilitate cross-R&D strategic trade-off
decisions
- Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level
perspective
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Advanced degree with MBA, Science or Finance background
preferred
- 6+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
preferred or a related industry with a focus on Clinical
Development and Clinical Operations
- Proven track record of leading and driving business process
transformation and organizational culture change as well as
delivering on programs with complex business deliverables
- Excellent time management, organization, analytical and
planning skills
- Strong business analysis skills, proven meeting facilitation
and documentation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the
ability to share information effectively
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.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are
Not Permitted to Apply.
Base Salary Range: $130,000 Range Min to $186,000 Range Mid, 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.
This posting is made in compliance with Colorado s Equal Pay for
Equal Work Act, C.R.S. 8-5-101 et seq.
This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance
with Takeda s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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