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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

As an integral part of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Sustainability and Technology (PSST) Sustainable CMC & Innovation team within PharmSci, In Silico First Program and Strategy Manager is crucial to operational efficiency & technical direction for the global PSST initiative In Silico First (ISF), while supporting the functional teams using deep background subject matter expertise. The ultimate goal of this role’s program is to enhance process development productivity and cost reduction directly linked to PharmSci key objectives.

In Silico First Program and Strategy Manager will focus on using the ISF operating model to engage and collaborate with both global roles (hub) and local teams (Vienna, Shonan, Cambridge: spokes) by inspiring commitment, thus ensuring program alignment, scalability, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving new operational methodologies, while adhering to evolving regulatory compliance requirements. Moreover, this role establishes key metrics to monitor the success and ROI of the program, supporting strategic business goals, resource planning, & partnerships with vendors to drive transformation and promote best practices within the hub-and-spoke network.

This role additionally acts as a subject matter expertise leader in the support of in silico method roll-out; regularly supporting, facilitating, and offering expert guidance on the implementation of In Silico First approaches.

How you will contribute:

• Independently manage roadmaps and strategic plans to advance the ISF program, in alignment with company goals and objectives

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the initiative, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery of projects

• Collaborate with and influence stakeholders, including the PharmSci Capability Leaders in the global suites as well as the local functional teams to ensure initiative alignment and scalability across the global framework

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to drive the adoption of innovative methodologies while maintaining regulatory compliance where only recent guidance is available and is evolving

• Establish and monitor performance metrics to gauge the success and ROI of the PSST roadmap and ensure alignment with strategic business goals

• Lead resource planning, budget management, and timelines across Pharm Sci functional areas.

• Manage with close support external vendor partnerships to enhance execution & scalability of PSST initiatives.

• Support Change Management efforts to facilitate smooth transitions to new processes & technologies, ensuring stakeholder engagement & minimizing disruptions

• Work with the Council of Technology and Innovation to guide the progress of use cases and define the evolution of the ISF program

• Drive, with support, strategic communication efforts to ensure clear understanding and support of the In Silico paradigm by and across the organization.

• Identify, mitigate, & communicate project or program risks to relevant stakeholders. This person is expected to advance not only the program team but also support other teams that are facing unique challenges.

• Provide technical expertise in in silico model development, ensuring the application of best practices and cutting-edge methodologies.

• Drive the development and validation of computational models, leveraging deep expertise in in silico approaches.

• Ensure the integration of in silico models with experimental data and workflows to enhance predictive accuracy and reliability and ensure increased productivity.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with at least 12 years of experience in a related industry with focus on digital innovation or automation

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related industry with a focus on digital innovation or automation.

• PhD in a relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related industry with a focus on digital innovation or automation.

• Program Management Skills: Experience in project management methodologies, with familiarity in Agile project management tools and techniques.  

• Technical Skills / Subject Matter Expertise: Deep expertise in in silico model development and its application in scientific research and development. Knowledge of in silico methodologies and their application in scientific research and development is a plus.

• Experienced in change management, with the capability to lead and facilitate transitions to new technologies and processes

• Extensive familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (FDA, EMA) relevant to pharmaceutical operations

• Proficiency in Project Management and Change Management software tools for coordinating, planning, budget & resource management.

Program Leadership Skills / Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills for engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across various organizational levels.

• Leadership - develops and uses knowledge and interpersonal skills to influence and guide internal and external stakeholders towards the accomplishment of program and divisional objectives; adapts well to different personalities and manages others on the team in a respectful manner.

• Influence - ability to influence & initiatives through effective negotiation & conflict resolution

• Risk Management – can identify/solve technical, budgetary, and schedule risks and propose appropriate risk response strategies. Ability to identify gaps in current programs and influence change/improvements to affected areas/processes.

• Resource Management – ability to anticipate and manage internal and external resource needs (people, information, technologies, time, and capital).

• Communication – ability to expresses one’s self clearly and concisely to key stakeholders; documents issues and/or concerns concisely and comprehensively; adjusts style, language and/or terminology appropriate for the audience. Can represent PSST viewpoint at a PharmSci level.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" following Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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