Senior Manager, Global Program Management Oncology

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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.SUMMARY OF ROLE:This position provides excellent project management support of drug development teams.  GPMs drive development and deliver results in early to late phase development and/or lifecycle management programs to meet Takeda strategic objectives.Responsibilities include supporting the strategic direction and translating the cross-divisional, integrated Global Product Team (GPT) strategy into an efficiently executable plan working closely with a senior  GPM; predicting and planning solutions to achieve program goals and objectives; driving clarity and removing barriers to ensure team success; interfacing with management and influencing decision-making, proactive management and mitigation of development risks, and ensuring appropriate communication and interface with internal governance.Partners with the Global Program Leader (GPL), as well as other R&D and Commercial functions to ensure the scientific and commercial strategies are incorporated into the asset strategy and integrated development plan.Play a key role in supporting team effectiveness, partnering with GPL and CoOP to administer team health checks to generate insights, plan & execute appropriate follow-up actions.Contributes to innovative process improvements with organizational impact and manages, as needed, non-project responsibilities, which can include processes and system optimizations.Works closely with GPM Head to produce portfolio-level reports to inform senior management.                                  ACCOUNTABILITIES:Strategic DirectionMaintains GPT documentation, timelines and budgets, working closely with a more senior GPM to support program strategy.Works closely with the Global Program Leader (GPL) and other cross-functional teams to ensuring scientific & commercial strategies, lifecycle management (LCM) requirements, and evidence generation/publication needs are incorporated into the product strategy and project planWorks closely with the GPL and with Global Product Team (GPT) and other relevant stakeholders to communicate product strategic imperatives to ensure appropriate prioritizationProgram Execution Accountable to maintain the project plan, ensuring delivery of critical path activities to progress product developmentHelps identify and capture resource requirements necessary to progress product development in alignment with business objectivesPlays a key role in ensuring team effectiveness, partnering with GPL and Center of Operational Performance (CoOP) to administer team health checks to generate insights, plan & execute appropriate follow-up actionsPartners with the GPL and more senior level GPM to provide financial oversight of the program including global, cross-divisional budgets. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of GPT spending to deliver critical path activitiesRisk Management Supports the GPL in the GPT project risk management process and generates the cross-functional, cross-divisional project risk register for assigned productsProactively addresses and removes barriers to program progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance)Proactively identifies potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies. Follow issues through to resolution ensuring that all key stakeholders are informed of outcomes and program implicationsProvides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations. Partners with GPL to resolve complex issues & competing priorities that may impact goal achievement, creates mitigation plans and drives to resolutionCommunication and Reporting Manages scheduled/ad-hoc program reporting, citing program goals/KPIs status, proactively identifying risk & planned mitigation(s), provide rationale for timeline & budget variancesParticipates in the monthly Portfolio Review (MPR) reporting to communicate program development progress, opportunities, and risks to Senior & Executive ManagementResponsible for coordinating preparation efforts for governance engagement to support and drive asset objectives and deliverablesProactively manages key stakeholders and facilitates or leads relevant communications to appropriate cross-regional, cross-functional, cross-divisional and Alliance partnersNon Product-related:Participates in process improvement initiatives and takes on, as needed, non-product responsibilities, which can include processes and system optimizations related to business objectivesEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  Education Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related fieldAdvanced degree in science or business is preferredMinimum of 5-7 years of strong pharmaceutical industry experience and drug development in all phases of development with significant experience within related functions (e.g. Marketing, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Manufacturing, CMC, Clinical Science)Minimum of 3 year program management experience leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environmentTherapeutic Area knowledge preferable, but not requiredExperience with Microsoft Project Professional, Excel, PowerPoint & WordFluent in EnglishSimultaneous management of multiple tasks of varied complexityAbility to positively influence outcomes, key project decisions, and strategic problem-solving in a matrix environmentAbility to communicate clearly and present key information objectively to all levels of the organization including executive management; Highly effective presentation, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to break down highly complex problems into small manageable pieces for executionAbility to drive decision-making within cross-functional & cross-cultural, global team structuresAbility to work in a virtual setting/across time-zones, i.e., making effective use of communication tools (WebEx, MS Teams, TelePresence etc.); Must demonstrate flexibility in working hours when dealing with different time zonesAbility to inspire and motivate in a matrix and global, cross-geographical teamAbility to work in a highly complex, multi-cultural, environmentTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:May travel to the US, EU and Japan offices and other international locationsApproximately 10% travel may be requiredTakeda 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 lawThis position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. #LI-JT1Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:133,000.00 - 209,000.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesSummaryLocation: Boston, MAType: Full time