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Job DescriptionObjective / Purpose:
- Responsible for line management of assigned Takeda Site Budgeting and Contracting (SB&C) staff, as well as defining, developing, and delivery of the Site Budgeting and Contracting plan and directives in APAC.
- Responsible for oversight of project deliverables of FSP
- Provide guidance to staff and oversee the SB&C processes in Asia including site budget setup, negotiation parameters and escalation management.
- Directly support priority or highly complex projects through the SB&C process.
- Champion the creation and implementation of innovative processes, methodologies, data and technologies that will ensure ongoing delivery of valued SB&C Services.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for line management, mentoring, and development of assigned Takeda SB&C staff
- Partners with CRO's, Clinical Operations teams, and TAU partners to improve overall SB&C metrics and implement processes
- Provides guidance, oversight, and training to the SB&C team delivering activities in support of Clinical Programs, including data and methodologies to drive global budget and contracting strategies, site start up planning, and modeling
- Ensure consistent standards are applied to the SB&C process across project portfolios and support continuous improvement activities while developing and implementing TA-aligned strategies / approaches
- Drives the creation and implementation of innovative solutions to improve processes and accelerate SB&C negotiations and site start up timelines
- Agrees to deliverables on a country and site-level basis with the CRO and monitor adherence to these.
- Promptly recognize and remediate potential delays, and escalate non-performance as needed.
- Develop resourcing plan to ensure achievement of SB&C tasks aligned to site start up timelines.
- Serves as point of escalation and assist in resolution of issues identified by Takeda or CRO staff during the start up process
- Act as a role model for Takeda’s values
Education & Competencies:
- BS degree or international equivalent, advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience (≥ 8 years) in clinical research site contracting and budgeting with evidence of increasing responsibility within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.
- More than 5 years of direct responsibility in site budgeting and contracting oversight and/or negotiation.
- Experience in line management and working in a matrix environment
- Expertise with leading edge trial optimization vendors, tools, and methods
- Proficiency with software models and database structures
- Expertise in principles driving SB&C tasks and site start up strategies within APAC
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required
- Ability to strongly demonstrate, interpret, explain, represent, and drive unbiased data insights into SB&C tasks globally
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
- Advanced degree
- At least 8 years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting, with increasing responsibility in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or relevant industry vendor
- More than 5 years of direct responsibility for site budgeting and contracting oversight or negotiation
- Experience in line management and working in a matrix environment
- Expertise with clinical trial optimization vendors, tools, and methods
- Proficiency with software models and database structures
- Expertise in site budgeting and contracting tasks and site startup strategies within APAC
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field
- Ability to interpret, explain, represent, and drive unbiased data insights into site budgeting and contracting activities globally
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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