Digital Communications and Change, Manager

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here: At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.

THE OPPORTUNTY
As a Manager, Digital Communications and Change, you will play a critical role in preparing and supporting individuals and teams through anticipated change, using well-structured change management and communication strategies. Your efforts will help drive successful adoption of Takeda’s transformation projects and initiatives, ensuring that employees embrace change and realize its full value.
In this role, you will analyze complex situations and data, exercise sound judgment within established frameworks, and build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization and with external partners. You will be expected to demonstrate deep knowledge of industry best practices, while actively contributing to departmental initiatives and broader organizational goals. Your work will directly support a culture of agility, resilience, and sustained transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Change Management and Communications service delivery to effectively support change and provide an exceptional people experience. Services include (but not limited to): 
• End to End Change Management and Communications services for digital technology implementations
• Track Change Management and Communications effectiveness through standard KPIs
• Identification and mitigation/management of organizational, process, system and data changes
• Manage the defined training approach in collaboration with Training team members to deliver an exceptional user experience: Training Materials, Training Effectiveness, Training Approach, Training Needs Assessment, Curriculum, LMS, etc.  
• Enable the defined Communications and Engagement activities relevant to the Change Management strategy
• Collaboration with Communications team members to deliver an exceptional user experience.
• Monitor the Change Management effectiveness, based on data to identify the appropriate improvement actions
• Apply the Project Management practices used in Change Management and Communications, including Project Plan, Milestone Management, Status Tracking and reporting, Deliverables Follow-up, Issue and Risk Management
• Guidance and oversight of resources executing activities as required
• Implement relevant continuous improvement ideas to ensure the effective management of change. (e.g. Lessons learned, user feedback, RCA’s etc.) 
• Work with Stakeholders to identify and implement improvements within C&C methods 
• As a member of the Change and Communications team, support other team activities as needed and participate in C&C community activities to support internal collaboration and capability building
• All other duties reasonably required of the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate Bachelor’s in related specialization area (e.g. Change Management, Communications, Business Administration) is essential
• 6+ years of experience in Change Management in a global setting preferably in an IT function
• Experience in managing change in a diverse data and digital technology landscape
• Ability to manage change in a cross functional organization while being flexible and adaptable to work in ambiguous situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal English) to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build and maintain strong relationship with key local and global stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Practice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working in an international environment
• Skilled in problem-solving, able to identify and address challenges creatively and effectively
• Must have experience in Pharma and GxP projects, a plus if having experience in Demand Optimization and SAP implementations

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.

Salary
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 3850 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.

• Cafeteria
• Medical - High standard medical care
• Bridge days
• Summer Hours
• Multisport Card

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At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity 
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team. 

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