Organizational Change Management Senior Lead

The Future Begins Here.At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization, one that evolves at the speed of science and technology using data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. To make that happen, we need your help.

Our Innovation Capability Centers (ICCs) are key for Takeda to become a leading digital biopharmaceutical company. By insourcing data and digital capabilities (e.g., innovation, skillsets, behaviors), we enable speedin connecting and serving patients.

Grow your data and digital skills, create, and enhance solutions for patients around the globe, and help us create a data and digital-forward Takeda. This is a unique opportunity to become the heart of our internal innovation engine.

THE OPPORTUNITY

AsourOrganizational Change Management Senior Lead, you willlead and support theoperational implementation of all change management services to deliver anexcellentexperience during times of change.You will be responsible to execute change management and communications activities to support the adoption of new processes andtechnologyto helpTakedato achieve ourdigital ambitions ensuring an exceptional end user experience.You willlead the preparation of change management assets based on a defined strategic approach,manage,andmonitorthe change and suggest reinforcements to support thetransition.

As an OCM Senior Lead, you will lead global change transformation initiatives. You will work directly with senior executives to drive alignment across regions and ensure change efforts deliver measurable results. This role focuses onleveragingadvanced methodologies to integrate organizational-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Change and communication service delivery to effectively support change and provide an exceptional people experience. Services include (but not limited to): 

• End to End change & communications services for digital technology implementations 

• Track change & communications effectiveness through standard KPIs 

• Training within DD&T Programs - Training Material, Training Effectiveness, Training Approach, TNA, Curriculum, LMS etc.

• Identification and mitigation/management of organizational, process, system, and data changes

• Execution of the defined training approach   

• Where relevant, collaboration with relevant trainingteam members to deliver an exceptional user experience.

• Execution of the defined communications and engagement activities to supportadoption.

• Collaborate with communications team members to deliver an exceptional user experience.

• Monitor the change based on process data and additional gathered information using data to identify the appropriate measures.

• Apply the Project Management practices used in Takeda’s DD&T organization,inchangeand communications including, Project plan, Milestone Management, Status tracking and reporting, Deliverables Follow Up, Issue and Risk Management  

• Guidance and oversight of resources executing activities asrequired.

• Implement relevant continuous improvement ideas to ensure the effective management of change (e.g.,Lessons learned, user feedback, RCA’s etc.)  

• Works with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements within change & communicationsmethods.

• As a member of the Change and Communications team support other teamactivitiesas needed andparticipatein OCM community activities to support internal collaboration and capability building 

• All other duties reasonably required of theposition.

RequiredSkills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreein related specialization area (e.g.,Change Management, Communications, Business Administration) isessential.

• A minimum of 8 yearsof experience in change management in a global setting preferably in an IT function 

• Experience in managing change in a diverse data and digital technologylandscape.

• Ability to manage change in a cross functional organization while being flexible and adaptable to work in ambiguoussituations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal English) to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences 

• Ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build and maintain strong relationship with key local and globalstakeholders.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical andproblem-solvingskills.

• Practice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working in an internationalenvironment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in managing change networks.

• Experience in business partnering and providing support services internally to business stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Communications, Change Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, IS)

Travel Requirements:

• Flexibility to travel in-country and abroad, when required.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in México and North America, but also globally.  

No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.We offer you:

• A meaningful career, grounded inour values.

• Continuous professional growth and global careers

• A diverse and inclusive network of colleagues

• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

• A collaborative culture encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and agile thinking

• A comprehensive salary and benefits package 

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team. 

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