Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Management
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Passaic
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused,
innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to
shine? Join us as The Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences Project
Management for our Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Management group
in our Cambridge, MA 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.POSITION OBJECTIVE: Takeda is a company that is well
positioned for growth in the mid- and long-term with the potential
to deliver incremental revenue via numerous pipeline assets
expected to be in pivotal trials by the end of
FY2022.Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) is an organization that
aspires to be world-class, patient-centric and an organization that
attracts, motivates and retains top talent while implementing
innovative approaches to deliver high-quality products. As a member
of Takeda's R&D organization, PharmSci is increasing its focus
on execution and enhancement of business processes to drive forward
an accelerated transformation that emphasizes partnering with
stakeholders and industry leaders to boldly deliver an increasingly
complex portfolio.The PharmSci Project Management team is embedded
in the PharmSci Program Leadership function and is committed to
elevating CMC project management to a world class level. As the
Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Management, you will be
responsible for establishing, managing and developing a high
performing team of Project Managers that work closely with CMC
Program Leaders and Device Development Leaders across Takeda's
R&D Portfolio. You will work in collaboration with stakeholders
across Takeda to ensure that their team provides excellence in
project management support for ongoing development programs. This
includes the planning of launch/commercial activities, coordination
of regulatory filings, planning/facilitation of meetings, support
of various financial activities (resourcing, accruals, budgeting
and long range planning processes). You will be a strong culture
builder with proven business acumen and the ability to raise team
members to their full potential. This role has potential for
Cross-Regional responsibility in the future. - - - - - - - - - - -
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ACCOUNTABILITIES: - You will establish a clear mission and vision
for the organization to elevate project management in
Pharmaceutical Sciences to a world class CMC PM organization.
Ensures all CMC programs have high quality project plans with
scenarios, accurate timelines and project teams have clear goals,
objectives, and milestones consistent with the priorities of the
businessTeam management:
- Ensure roles and responsibilities are clear for the resources
that they directly manage and that these are clearly communicated
and understood
- Provide coaching for the Project Managers to ensure continuous
improvement, and that all Project Managers have access to, and
participate in, sufficient training and skills development
- Provide primary escalation point for internal issues relating
to the activities of their directly managed team and ensure they
are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
- Conduct the individual performance management process (e.g.
goal-setting, development and performance reviews, etc.) for all
directly managed resources and contribute any feedback to other
employees as requested by their performance managers
- Work in cooperation with stakeholders to ensure PM excellence
in the delivery of projectsYou will assign and oversee Project
Managers to ensure that best practices in Project Management are
implemented in CMC plans for the research and development of new
medicines.
- Responsible for monitoring the progress of projects and
pro-actively report any projected shortfall in overall targets or
delivery to time as well as identifying potential mitigation
strategies
- Support their team members in identifying and mitigating risks
to delivery of their project targets.
- Align with stakeholders to ensure that needs are being met and
that staffing levels and quality are sufficient.
- Resolve or escalate issues to senior leaders that are generated
from their teamAlign with other Project Management Leads in the
R&D and commercial functions to develop and implement future PM
tools and strategies to ensure CMC Project Management is in
alignment with Takeda's overall PM activities.Work with Head of
Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Leadership to resolve scheduling
difficulties, including re-prioritizing resources to meet unplanned
needs.Provide strategic input to departmental goals / initiatives
as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Program Leadership
senior leadership teamWithin agreed time limits, act as a Project
Manager for high profile programs by supporting Global CMC Teams to
deliver projects.SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:Position carries people
management responsibility for skilled and technical resource pool.
This will require you to have strong professional competency in
project management, communication and leadership skills. It is
essential that this position is seen as a credible leader and
manager with senior stakeholders (PS Laboratory Heads / Portfolio
PM Lead / Commercial PM Lead). You will have the potential to grow
as a leader with Cross-Regional responsibilities in the
future.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: - Required:
- Bachelors/Maters /PhD, with business or life sciences degree
preferable
- Certification in Program Management (i.e. PMP Certified)
- 15+ years of CMC Project Management experience including
complex scenario planning, risk management, project reporting, and
delivering quantitative and qualitative results in complex and
pressured environments
- Strong experience in upwards communication and senior
stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and management
capabilities
- Provides constructive feedback to team members with a proven
record for talent development
- Demonstrated experience in leading and / or managing numerous
priorities and projects in parallel
- Strong facilitation skills supported by excellent interpersonal
competencies (communication, leadership, influencing)
- Proven capability in negotiation, conflict resolution and
stakeholder management
- Demonstrated success in working with multi-cultural teams
across multiple time zones to deliver against set targets
- Expert proficiency in basic MS Office - software including
experience in MS Project and other business systems
- Excellent CommunicationDesired:
- Strong analytical experience including ability to drive
insights from large and varied data sources, data visualization
applications and database applications
- Post graduate business-related qualification such as an
MBA
- Life sciences degree with a working knowledge of clinical and
commercial supply and CMC regulatoryLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified or licensed in Project Management is desirableTRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel (air and ground both domestic and
internationally) up to 10% for meetings at Takeda sites.Updated
Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:Effective November 1, 2021, absent
an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and
lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid
model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at
a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on
behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious
or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be
fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. - US
employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those
who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to
different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their
recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines
for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.In
accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not
Permitted to Apply.WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
- 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution
Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company match of charitable contributions
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and
health screenings
- Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase
additional vacation days
- Community Outreach ProgramsEmpowering Our People to
ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters
Please.#LI-AA1EEO StatementTakeda 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.EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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