Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Executive Director, Global Program Leader (GPL) in our Cambridge 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.
OBJECTIVES: Takeda is looking for an experienced proven drug development leader to manage an innovative immunology, with ongoing plans for expansion. In addition to driving the progression of the active programs, this individual will be responsible for leading the team for this asset.
The Global Program Leader is a seasoned drug development leader fully dedicated, responsible and accountable for overarching Global Program(s). The GPL defines the asset strategy and leads all development and Life Cycle Management projects associated with an asset from discovery to the marketplace. The guiding framework for this role is defined by Takeda's values of Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business. In addition to project specific responsibilities, the ED GPL may be called upon to represent the GPL community in enterprise-wide initiatives to improve speed/cost to market (e.g. innovative trial designs, improving governance processes, asset strategy etc.)
Responsibilities: Be experienced, versatile and strong enterprise leaders.Be committed to simultaneously driving regulatory approval as well as product launch and global patient access.Have the ability to partner with all functions to drive, deliver and maximize asset value.Be recognized as an outstanding cross-functional leader with a track-record of consistently delivering against challenging goals.Communicate effectively, be adept at taking decisions as well as facilitating joint decision making.This is best achieved by a unique fit for purpose combination of the competencies listed below.
Inspirational LeadershipStrategic VisionStrong Analytical CredibilityExecution SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementAccountabilities: Oversee and lead all clinical science activities involved in interactions with FDA and other regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders relevant to assigned compounds.Proactive identification of challenges and development of contingency plans as appropriate.Leads the Global Program Team in setting program vision, strategy, goals, priorities and long-term plans and schedules.Works closely with the GPM in order to provide strategic, process, and operational leadership to multiple GPTs and Takeda functions.Links GPT cross-functional sub-teams to execute according to the Enterprise GPT Playbook.Reports on progress of projects, plans/plan changes, critical path, possible scenario and issues/risks/impact to TA Unit and Takeda executive management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Required: Advanced scientific degree (MD, or PhD, or PharmD).Minimum of 12 years related/relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.Minimum 8 years interdisciplinary global experience with complex projects including strategy and execution.Managed global marketing authorization submissions/approvals for multiple NMEs.Passionate about developing others into future leaders.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Project Management Professional certification from PMI desired.This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Locations: Boston, MA
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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