Analyst, Clinical Supplier Cost Excellence (Manager Level)

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

By 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 OBJECTIVES: * Provide support and technical expertise in financial analysis to enable clinical supplier cost excellence to ensure financial predictability for clinical trials* Manage and maintain standards, templates, processes and tracking used to support cost excellence services ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Provide support and technical expertise to enable clinical supplier cost excellence to ensure financial predictability for clinical trials* Manage and maintain standards, templates, processes and tracking used to support cost excellence services* Support execution of cost analysis of services externalized to clinical suppliers in line with trial delivery operating models* Provide technical expertise and system ownership for budget tools and technology (eg, ClearTrial, Grant Plan) to support cost validation exercises - primary system user and enabler* Manage and maintain tools to execute cost comparisons across key categories (eg, suppliers, therapeutic areas, programs) used to evaluate outliers and ensure cost standardization* Provide skilled expertise in financial analysis and develop analytical models and reports to support cost comparison exercises* Maintain data repositories, shared file systems such as Teams and Sharepoint, and functional files* Participate in system and process improvements related to supplier cost excellence to ensure financial predictability for clinical trials* Enable technology to support cost validations, scenario planning, benchmarking exercises, etc and conduct external technology assessments as required* Ensure compliance with all applicable internal policies, procedures and regulations* Participate in other partnership engagement communications, activities and stakeholder engagement* Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives to support the business EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: * Bachelors degree required; advanced technical degree (eg, MBA) or certifications (eg, PMP, CPA) preferred* 4+ years of applicable financial analysis experience, preferably in an R&D setting* Clinical trial experience strongly recommended* Experience preferred with key clinical supplier categories (CRO, Central Labs, Clinical Technologies, etc)* Technical proficiency with financial tools and systems (ClearTrial, Excel) and demonstrated aptitude for technology and business systems* Ability to develop, maintain and manage clinical supplier cost strategies and processes* Ability to support multiple initiatives in a fast paced environment* Advanced project management skills required* Ability to assess issues/risks and effectively implement remediation measures* Ability to comprehend and synthesize complex financial data, identify issues and trends and develop/implement solutions* Experience supporting a complex organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions* Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: * None Required TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: * Occasional Domestic travel* 10-20% travel to Boston R&D headquarters if remote based This job posting excludes CO applicants Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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