Senior Program Manager

Company: Global Oncology Business Unit
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

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As part of the Global Medical Affairs Operations, you will report to Senior Director Global Medical Affairs Operations and partner with various Global Oncology Functions.How you will contribute:Lead the project management for global brand teams (GBTs) with multiple sub-teams (Marketing, medical affairs, PVPA, Insights & Analytics, Supply Chain, Region, etc.) and works together with the Global Program Brand Leader (GBL), Global Medical Lead (GML) and PVA Lead to ensure performance monitoring of the integrated brand strategy.Works with GBT and GMAT functional staff and is responsible for implementing an operational framework based on empowerment & alignment for annual planning processes, developing workplans (brand/launch) for successful implementation, risk and change management, budget performance and progress tracking. Facilitate GBT and GMAT meeting management to ensure discussions and decisions within the team, from agenda development through meeting minutes and action items issuance.Effectively engage with key stakeholders to ensure updating of project (brand/launch) deliverables. Identify interdependencies and connections between departments and ensure integrated end to end visibility and alignment.Define and manage critical path, proactively identifies and escalate issues and help resolve them.Maintain team sites for efficient action item tracking, reference documents, and collaboration on shared documents.Support the strategic definition, creation, documentation and maintenance of project management standards, processes and tools and develop and promote the use of PM best practices across OBU.Demonstrate strategic thought and resource planning to support multi-geographic programs and personnel.Promote the thoughtfulness with which we manage programs through the use of project management best practices.Ensure that brand/launch tactical execution and related budget plansin collaboration with Financeare developed and maintained and that information is effectively used by GBL and global brand team.Identify issues and obstacles that could impact the completion of oncology brand deliverables and resolve them with team members or the relevant functional management.Identify and communicate opportunities for change; plans for team to meet new challenges.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor''s degree in science or business-related fieldMinimum 5 years of project management experienceDemonstrated previous experiences a project manager leading complex pharmaceutical project deliverables in a multi-disciplinary, global environmentExperience implementing systems and processes for support of cross-functional activitiesDemonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate/present information to senior managementDemonstrated ability to build consensus and resolve issues while maintaining positive working relationships across functionsPreferred:Demonstrated leadership skills managing matrix teams, influencing outcomes and project decisionsExperience establishing and managing global teams across geographic regionsProject Management Professional certification with PMI.Prior alliance management experience. The program manager supports the collaborative work of the alliance by supporting operations of joint meetings/committees to ensure activities are coordinated, communication flows, and decisions are made achieve the goals of the alliance.TravelAbility to travel to various meetings, including overnight ternational travel is likely.Travel requirements estimated 20%What Takeda can offer you:Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and VisionFinancial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution PlanHealth & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screeningsGenerous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysCommunity Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributionsFamily Planning SupportFlexible Work PathsTuition reimbursementMore 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.This position is currently classified as ''hybrid'' in accordance with Takeda''s Hybrid and Remote Work accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.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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