Global Program Leader

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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 Executive Director Global Program Leader in our Cambridge 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: 

 The Global Program Leader is a seasoned leader fully dedicated, responsible and accountable for overarching late stage and marketed Global Program(s) in the Oncology Business Unit.  As the leader of one or more Global Project Teams (GPTs), the GPL will be accountable for the asset strategy and for leading late-stage development and life-cycle management (LCM) projects associated with an asset completing registration related studies and entering any LCM and post approval regulatory requirements.  The guiding framework is defined by Takeda values of Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business. The GPL represents the GPL/GPT community in enterprise-wide initiatives to improve timelines/cost to market (e.g. remote trials, improving asset strategy)

• GPLs are experienced, versatile and balance strategic thinking with execution skills

• GPLs are highly collaborative cross-functional leaders who consistently driving top performance and delivering against challenging goals

• GPLs are committed to simultaneously driving regulatory approval as well as launch and global patient access

• GPLs ensure that risks and challenges are addressed proactively and collaboratively with partner functions, with joint decision making when appropriate to drive, deliver and maximize asset value GPLs are effective in communicating at appropriate level of detail to partners and stakeholders and represents the GPT in critical governance forums

This is best achieved by a unique fit for purpose combination of skills reflected in these critical skill categories.  Additional information in the Knowledge and Skills section. 

• Strategic Vision

• Strong Analytical Credibility

• Execution Skills

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

Program Strategy, Activity Planning and Execution

• Oversees and leads all activities involved in interactions with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders relevant to assigned compounds in collaboration with the respective functions. 

• Proactive identification of challenges and development of contingency plans as appropriate.

• Leads the Global Program in setting program vision, strategy, goals, priorities and long-term plans and schedules. Aligns cross-functional, cross-divisional project goals with Takeda business needs and strategies.

• Works closely with the Global Program Manager (GPM) in order to provide strategic, process, and operational leadership to multiple GPTs and Takeda functions in the successful delivery of projects in phase 3 and in  life-cycle management (LCM) activities (supplemental indications, novel combinations, phase IV activities, and collaborative/cooperative trials), .  Links GPT cross-functional sub-teams, such as the Clinical Sub team, Commercial Sub team, Pharmaceutical Sciences (CMC) Sub team, etc. to the GPT through function-based sub team leaders to execute according to the Enterprise GPT Playbook, align and ensure transparency of all program-related activities.

• Provides leadership and support to Therapeutic Area (TA) Leaders and Sub-team leaders to set the vision and direction for the TA and prioritizes all aspects of projects within a global program. Sub-team leads are primarily accountable to the GPL.

• Reports on progress of projects, plans/plan changes, critical path, possible scenario and issues/risks/impact to TA Unit and Takeda executive management through internal or external reviews of global programs.

• GPLs ensure readiness in global supply chains and are a key leader in manufacturing and supply strategy

• GPLs will work closely with global medical affairs colleagues to define an evidence generation strategy and lend their development expertise to these efforts

• Leads key business initiatives:  for example, evaluates new opportunities (i.e.: in-licensing candidates, impact of change in market conditions or availability of new project data in disease areas where Takeda has little or no previous experience) and provides overall support for feasibility studies on potential global programs-non exhaustive list

Fiscal Responsibility

• Accountable with the responsible GPM for project operating budgets within the global program; monitor and control expenditures; manages variance between budgeted and actual expenditures of time, dollars, and personnel while meeting overall Takeda financial objectives.

Resource and Issue Management

• Responsible for evaluation of external interactions in the context of overall development strategies using complex problem solving in the region but in context of a global environment.

• Manages internal and external resources (people, information, technologies, time, and capital); allocates project resources appropriately, given division, function and individual goals and objectives to align with business imperatives.

• Proactively and regularly identifies/monitors project risks before they transform into issues and develops contingency plans; communicates timely and proactively project-related issues to senior executive management and manages issues to resolution.

• Consults with TAU, Franchise Leadership and Portfolio Office to deliver accurate and timely project status and deliverable information to enable the organization to focus on key priorities and enhance its ability to deliver work (e.g., studies/projects) on-time and on-budget (including proficient use of systems to improve reporting or access to data).

Change Management

• Proactively responds to the dynamics of a changing marketplace; directs adjustments in functional or cross-divisional plans in response to changes in strategic direction. Change management agent for the GPT.

• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of systems/databases for the purpose of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), trending, learning, and improving decisions regarding program performance and continuance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Required:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, or PhD, or PharmD)

• Minimum of 12 years related experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with working knowledge of research and development and commercial operations

• Minimum 8 years interdisciplinary global experience with complex projects including strategy and execution and matrix team management

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

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. 

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We 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, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$238,000.00 - $374,000.00

The 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 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 law.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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