Associate Director, Innovation and Change Management - Process Training and Digital Solutions

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Associate Director of Innovation & Change Management is expected to:

• Manage a portfolio of Process Trailing and Digital Solutions change initiatives for Clinical Trial Development Future Fit Ways of Working, setting cross functional strategyand driving adoption 

• Lead change management strategy development and implementation efforts including establishing well-defined transparent project plans,creating content, reference documents and tools ensure successful and on-time implementation

• Act as workstream lead for related Future Fit Ways of Working initiatives, leading activities to support system process definition, training, and adoption

• Proactively identify, track, manage and escalate action items, risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies. 

• Monitor and measure effectiveness of change initiatives and identify areas of improvement, bringing in lessons learned to apply across change management initiatives and teams

• Proactively monitor and maintain project-related end-to-end customer/business experiences. Coordinate across workstreams and Future Fit elements to engage and influence relevant stakeholders, meet project milestones, and drive alignment 

• Ensure ongoing appropriate change management strategy to support quality oversight and governance of the clinical trial delivery operatingin accordance with R&D policies 

• Lead and coach members responsible for driving change management efforts. Provide subject matter expertise to teams to ensure change management plans are integrated into project plans

• Manage integrated and coordinated view of change activities across Research and Development that impact operations and our people

• Perform additional change management and innovation activities for PTDS as required

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Experience with the pharmaceutical Industry, including research and development and clinical trials conduct

• Proven experience developing and leading change management for clinical trial delivery or equivalent

• Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing and delivery

• Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact overall R&D

• Ability to seek diverse input from multiple stakeholders to drive innovative solutions

• Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution  

• Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation

• Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business

• Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation

• Enables strategies for effecting change, controlling change, and helping people to adapt to change

• Proactively identifies project issues before they arise and develops contingency plans; Communicates project-related issues to senior leadership and manages issuesto resolution

• Ability to work in a global organization with a high degree of complexity and understand broader, enterprise level perspective  

• Ability to recruit, mentor and develop direct and indirect team members 

• Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization

• Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• BS, MS or equivalent

• Minimum of 8+years program/project management experience leading complex multi-disciplinary projects in a global environment, PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus

• Minimum of 3+ years of change management experience leading complex program initiatives across multiple functional stakeholders and teams. Experience working 

• Minimum of 2+ years clinical research experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology field

• Solid knowledge of clinical trial management and/or GCP compliance processes

• Experience in problem solving, negotiations and collaborative team building with direct reports and other stakeholders is required

• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and industry best practices

• Must be able to efficiently utilize computer software programs such as Microsoft Officeproject management and presentations

• Demonstrated ability to positively influence outcomes, key project decisions, and strategic problem-solving 

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively to all levels of the organization including executive management 

• Experience in stakeholder relationship management. Influential in orchestrating key stakeholders and project teams to turn vision into reality.

• Experience with matrix organization, business projects, multi-disciplinary teams or strategic change management projects

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge

• Understand design thinking and can explain and convince stakeholders.

• Work with virtual/agile teams in different locations, aligning and adapting different work, culture, and communication styles

• Effectively communicate complex problems and proposed solutions across various levels of the organization

• Function well under pressure in a changing environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position is currently classified as “remote” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

• Base Salary Range: $143,500 to $205,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

• The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.