Associate Director, Program Management Lead, Global Oncology Business Unit

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Job Description
About the role:
This position provides project management and leadership skills necessary to drive the operational model for the global, cross-functional, cross-divisional teams engaged in Global Brand Team (GBT) activities, as well as project management expertise for ad hoc cross functional organizational priorities & deliverables

• Responsibilities include Integrated Brand Team (IBT) and GBT planning & process management; Designing and planning solutions to achieve successful operational execution; driving the team to achieve clarity on issues and focus on risk identification and mitigation; interfacing with management and influencing decision-making in order to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency,
• The Associate Director works closely together with the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) cross functional brand team members by providing project management leadership for the planning and execution of cross functional team deliverables.

How you will contribute:
Global Brand Program Management

• Partners with Integrated Brand Team (IBT, composed of Global Medical Affairs, Global Commercial, Global Market Access brand leadership) to lead and manage the global, cross-functional GBT operating model through understanding and definition of priority focus areas necessary to deliver on the integrated brand strategy and priority deliverables.
• Leads the project planning efforts, for cross functional GBT by defining team priorities in alignment with integrated strategic brand plan and tactical execution plans
• Works closely with the IBT leads and is responsible for developing and managing workplans for successful implementation, identification of interdependencies and connections between departments
• Manage the core brand team operating model (IBTs, GBTs) by facilitating meetings based on in depth awareness of program priorities; includes agenda planning, material development, action item tracking and follow up
• Manage and/or oversee team sites and databases, enabling centralized access to materials, collaboration on shared documents & efficient action item tracking
• Partners with the cross functional team members to provide financial oversight for OBU brand tactical expenditures, including consolidation, vetting and prioritization of spending risks and opportunities
• Continuously and efficiently engages with and manages stakeholders at various levels and across functions. Ensures appropriate stakeholder engagement and communication.

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate strategic thought and resource planning to support multi-geographic programs and engagement of teams working across varying
• Drive the rigor with which we manage programs through the use of project management best practices.
• Ensure that brand/launch tactical execution and related budget plans-in collaboration with Finance-are developed and maintained and that information is effectively utilized by IBT and GBT.
• Identify issues and obstacles that could impact the timely completion of oncology brand deliverables and resolve them with team members and/or the relevant functional management.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for change; plans for team to meet new challenges.
• As a member of the OBU PMO, provide program management expertise and potential ad hoc project-based support for enterprise initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree science or business-related field
• 8 + years of pharmaceutical industry experience required
• 5 to 7 years experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
• Demonstrated previous experience as a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical project deliverables in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
• Experience in intercultural collaboration
• Proven leadership skills and strategic problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate effectively with management
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate/ prepare presentations for management
• Project leadership and management skills are required
• Strong Influencing Skills
• Ability to foster teamwork by actively participating in and supporting an environment that cultivates professional growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to independently identify issues and to propose and execute on suitable resolutions
• Ability to establish impactful improvements to cross-functional processes which impact cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure
• Flexibility, tolerance and diplomacy to best manage change and differing opinions.
• Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-cultural, often stressful environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically in conflict situations
• Smartsheet or similar project management tool, Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Ability to develop complex project plans to guide project teams and effectively communicate project timelines and interdependencies
• Ability to accommodate occasional non-standard work hours due to Global teams working in multiple time zones

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• PMP Certification with PMI desired

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May travel to the US, EU and Japan offices and other meeting locations internationally.

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.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00
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.
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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