Senior Manager, Cro Management

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

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.

Takeda 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

Objective / Purpose:

The Research Strategy and Operations function is responsible for integrating scientific acumen with business analytics and processes to deliver clear business plans, operational excellence and portfolio progression for the Takeda Research pipeline.

The Manager/Senior Manager, CRO Management will provide tactical oversight and relationship management of Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to enhance operational efficiencies and expand research capabilities, thereby supporting drug discovery programs. This role is crucial in shaping the strategic planning, vendor sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and monitoring of both business and scientific performance of strategic CRO partners.

Accountabilities:

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key CROs partners that are aligned with long-term Research objectives and innovation goals.
• Focus on building relationships that go beyond transactional interactions to create collaborative environments that foster mutual growth and learning.
• Select CROs based not only on operational capabilities but also on their strategic alignment with the company’s vision, their ability to innovate, and their reputation in the industry.
• Consider the strategic geographical locations, therapeutic area expertise, and technological advancements of CROs in the selection process.
• Support integration of CROs into the strategic planning processes, ensuring that their capabilities are fully leveraged in the company’s drug discovery efforts.
• Regularly engage in strategic discussions to align on expectations, share insights, and update on shifts in the industry landscape or company direction.
• Report CRO performance on operational metrics like timeliness and budget adherence as well as fit to evolving Research and disease area strategies.
• Proactively identify strategic risks associated with outsourcing to CROs, including intellectual property issues, dependency risks, and alignment with long-term goals.
• Support development and implementation of strategies to mitigate these risks while fostering an environment of trust and mutual benefit.
• Work with CROs to understand their development plans and how these align with the company’s future needs.

Education & Competencies :

• Sound scientific knowledge with Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Science or Management related discipline with 6-8 years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or research focused academic environment, with a demonstrable broad understanding of drug discovery & development practices.
• Experience with CRO and/or project management skills with solid process orientation.
• Focused on problem solving, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. Demonstrated track record of taking initiative to resolve problems rapidly in large cross functional environments.
• Structured thinker, strong organizational bias. Ability to implement structure without impacting efficiency of team.
• Core planning skills with high level of discipline and thorough attention to detail.
• Solid analytical thinking with preference for analysis to support decisions and a good process orientation.
• Focus on results and ability to focus upon bigger picture/departmental objectives.
• Self motivated and self directing to deliver the core responsibilities of the role and motivated to learn and expand skill-set beyond the scope of the role.
• Solid financial knowledge of cost-based budgeting (internal and external costs) and ability to seek out savings/efficiencies.
• Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal proficiency to communicate information succinctly, in English (required).
• Strong competence in using PowerPoint, project, and excel to above average proficiency.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$133,000.00 - $209,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda 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.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time