Sr Manager, Public Affairs & Operations
応募 後で応募 求人ID R0176907 掲載日 03/30/2026 Location:Lexington, MassachusettsBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
About the Role
TheSr Manager, Public Affairs andOperations,supports U.S. Public Affairs (USPA) by managing compliance, communications, stakeholder engagement, and project execution across internal and external initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison across teams, ensuring effective coordination,timelydelivery of communications, and alignment with organizational priorities.
How You Will Contribute
Manage state and federal lobbying compliance requirements, including tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead USPA internal communications initiatives, including regular updates(e.g.5 Thingsto KnowinMassachusetts)and other targeted communications.
Coordinateandassistwith the development ofcommunications materials such asonepagers, downloadable articles, and briefing documents.
Serve as the USPA liaison for the U.S. reputation campaign, ensuring alignment across messaging and execution.
Organize and prepare for internal and external meetings, including agendas, materials,logistics, andfollowup.
Manage projects and events from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, deliverables, andobjectivesare met.
Oversee and maintain USPA websites, including SharePoint andMyTakeda, ensuring content accuracy, relevance, andtimelyupdates.
SupportDD&T education andinitiatives for the team, includingevolving the use ofAI.
Maintain trade associationcommittee, workinggroup, and distribution lists.
Support engagement with external partners and associations as needed.
Execute ad-hoc projects as requested by the SVP,USPAand manager.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’sdegreerequired.
5+ years ofexperiencein public/government affairs or relevant pharmaceutical industry experiencerequired
Experience supporting or leading complex, crosssector or enterprise-wide initiativesrequired
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to manage resources, expectations, and timelines independently, while seeking alignment and input from stakeholders.
Demonstratessound judgment and thoughtful decisionmaking, withappropriate escalationwhen needed.
Professional, collaborative, and diplomatic approach when working with internal and external partners
Consistently exercisessound judgment and makes highquality decisions with minimal oversight.
Experience providing outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
Maintainsconfidentiality and handlingofsensitive information responsibly.
Solid understanding of legislative processes and political environments.
Travel:
Sometravel,mayincludeovernight, up to10%.
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.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Lexington, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
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
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Locations
Lexington, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
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