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Senior Manager, R&D - Contract Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Job ID R0185921 Category Project/Process Management Subcategory Project/Process Management,Project/Process Management Business Unit Research & Development Job Type Full time

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

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

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

This global, business-facing contract delivery role, supports Takeda R&D teams to engage with external partners efficiently and compliantly, enabling supplier collaboration to progress Takeda’s portfolio. The role, based in Bengaluru India, operates globally and requires organization and communication skills.
The role does not require formal line management but requires strong matrix leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate complex contract execution across R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Quality, and external suppliers.

Manage and execute contracts, including Collaboration Research Agreements (CRAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statement of Work (SOW), Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), etc., and amendments to these agreements.
Ensure compliance with Takeda's requirements and policies by managing all quotes from Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and ensuring proper terms and conditions.

Proactively oversee proper purchase order (PO) approval and management, invoice reconciliation, and accrual reporting related to contracts. Leads cross-functional team and provides direction for all phases of contract processing, including negotiation and execution.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Senior Manager leads the end to end strategic delivery of large, complex contracts and projects that involve complex decision-making and have a material impact on patient and business outcomes
- Coordinate drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, and closeout of contracts.
- Partner with R&D requestors to clarify business needs and translate requirements into contractable terms.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Quality, and 3rd parties to support drafting, negotiation, execution, and issue resolution.
- Ensure contract delivery complies with Takeda policies, financial controls, quality requirements, healthcare compliance obligations, and applicable transparency reporting requirements.
- Manage supplier onboarding/updates, contract records, purchase order approval, invoice reconciliation, accruals, and related system activities.
- Oversee proper purchase order (PO) approval and management, invoice reconciliation, and accrual reporting related to contracts. Where relevant, ensures on-time delivery of transparency reporting requirements.
Monitor process performance, manage risks, and identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and continuous improvement. Engage with key stakeholders outside immediate function and contribute to the development of new concepts and standards
Provide matrix leadership to functional teams and mentor junior colleagues without formal line management responsibility.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Strong understanding of drug discovery and/or development activities in context of line functions and project teams.
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to act independently through complex cross-functional matrices.
Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all levels in the organization.
Excellent general problem-solving skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and to simplify and organize complex tasks.
Accurate and precise communication skills are necessary with experience of international partnerships with multiple international contributors to individual projects.
Strong knowledge of procurement & financial systems such as Ariba, MDG, legal CLMs, Medispend/ salesforce, Microsoft office, Power BI and Power Automate.
Excellent understanding of contracting requirements in line with Takeda policies and external regulations.
Negotiation skills (internal and external facing)

Leadership

Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results.
Ability to present complex information clearly and with confidence.
Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing.
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company.
Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms.
Embrace and demonstrate a diversity and inclusion mindset and role -model these behaviors for the organization.
Champion diversity.
Lead functional teams or projects, serve as consultant to management and develop new standards
Ability to mentor junior team members.

Decision-making and Autonomy

Accountable for decision making and critical thinking.
Accountable to operate with large autonomy to deliver timely and compliant execution of requests, in compliance with all policies and regulations.
Provide input to complex decisions that impact the global contract management team and escalate when necessary.
Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.
Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution.

Interaction

Effectively navigates changing internal and external environment and leads others through change by creating an inspiring and engaging workplace.
Effectively represents function in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across Takeda functions and geographies

Innovation

Ability to take controlled risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market.
Pro-actively identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business ; Lead process improvement through structured continuous improvement methods and innovative problem solving.
Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation.

Complexity

Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity.
Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level perspective.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, life sciences, law, procurement, or a related field
Excellent English proficiency essential, including the ability to work with English-language contractual and business documentation.
Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in business operations, or contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar complex regulatory environment.
In-depth knowledge of contract terms, contracting workflows, contract negotiation, risk management principles as applied to procurement contracts and procurement related controls.
Strong understanding of risk management principles as applied to procurement contracts.
Understanding of Healthcare Compliance regulations, including U.S. Federal Sunshine Act, and general contracting processes and systems
Comfortable using technology applications including but not limited to Ariba, ServiceNow and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), Power Bi and Power automate.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects in a global matrix environment and collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of independently accomplishing tasks from initiation through closeout, including proactive follow-up with stakeholders to ensure completion.
Exceptional organization and communication skills
Strong mentoring abilities.
Advanced analytical and strategic thinking, problem solving, experience with continuous improvement processes.
Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a dynamic environment.

Benefits & Shift Timings:

Second Shift Timing: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST.
Shift Duration: 9 hours, including a dinner and snack break. Meals and snacks will be provided.
Shift Allowance: An additional allowance of ₹400 per day will be provided for hours worked outside regular working hours, regardless of whether employees work from home or the office.
In-Office Requirement: Employees must be present in the office for at least 12 days per month on designated days (Tue to Thurs).

Company-Provided Transport: Available at scheduled times for 2nd shift employees for a smooth commute to office and back home
Security Escort for Drop-Off: Female employees receive a security escort to their designated drop-off point after the shift for safety
Shift Allowance: Additional shift allowance will be provided for hours worked outside regular working hours
Food/Meal: Meal will be provided for the 2nd shift employees

Other Benefits: It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career.

Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
Employee Assistance Program
Broad Variety of learning platforms
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
Employee Referral Program
Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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