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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 three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join us as a Manager, Statistics in our Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) team. This team harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of highly innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, quantitative clinical pharmacology, digital strategy, library sciences and data architecture/governance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and re-imagine our disciplines.

At DQS, the Statistics and Quantitative Sciences (SQS) at Takeda is looking to add individuals to our team that are team oriented, collaborative, strong understanding of the statistics function, exceptional leaders and innovators. SQS aspires to bring safe and effective medications to the patients with our quantitative skills. We design efficient trials, contribute to clinical development strategies, perform high quality statistical analyses, and pursue operational excellence.

How you will contribute:

A Manager in Statistics is expected to:

• Partner with the delivery for one or more assets at study level

• Facilitate execution and delivery collaboration cross functionally, generally within DQS and R&D, and with external vendors

• Enable the consistent execution of the SQS and DQS seamless and predictable delivery mission

• Support and be accountable for study level delivery strategies being implemented with effective risk identification and mitigation

• Create an internal cross functional and external with vendors sphere of influence in predictable delivery

• Identify opportunity for continuous improvement in delivery approaches and leverages fit-for-purpose mitigations

The Manager in Statistics will have impact on:

• Asset-level GPT strategy and delivery

• Broadly DQS functions

• Parts R&D functions.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Applicant for this position should have degree in statistics/biostatistics or in other equivalent quantitative sciences along with the following specific credentials:

• PhD in a field such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science, with some relevant experience (including internships and research assistance), or Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of drug development, clinical study design, analysis methodology and data interpretation.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, overall drug development process with expertise in the cross-functional interfaces with the Statistics function.

• Knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations and industry standards applicable to the design, analysis of clinical trials and regulatory submissions.

• Provide statistical support for internal decision making, regulatory meetings, submissions and follow up.

• Collaborate/lead in the development of study-level sourcing/vendor strategies and provide oversight of statistical services, ensuring overall quality.

• Strong statistical programming skills (SAS and/or R)

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Specialized statistical expertise in multiple therapeutic areas or clinical trial development phases.

• Strong inter-personal skills.

• Strong project management and time management skills.

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with a cross-functional team.

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.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

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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