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Change Enablement Partner

Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Job ID R0177552 Date posted 04/08/2026 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

As a strategic ChangeEnablementLeader, the roleiscenteredaround enabling and driving transformation at a higher level within the organization, including:

  • Influence and lead change management for product developments, services, release management planning and deployments 

  • Operate asan internal service provider fortherealization of the productroadmaps.

  • Serve as a senior point of escalation for changeenablementand act as the executive relationship manager for key strategic partners.

  • Providestrategic partnership and executive leadership support on changeenablement for the function andprograms led by the function 

  • Drive and supportengagementtoaligndifferentstakeholders with theorganization’svision and goalsduringchange,ensuringeveryoneison thesamepage

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Create and implement tailoredchangestrategiesfor all activities and assigned projects to the highest standard,leveragingdynamic assets, mediaand AI supported deliverables. 

  • Provide guidance on best practice asrequiredto junior team members and members assigned to programs inthe function

  • Maintain and deliver against our best-in-classchangestrategy

  • Identifyand implement improvements tochangeprocess,practicesand tools

  • Seekandmaintainproductive business relationships across DD&T and Takeda and with outside partners to create an ongoing flow of relevant, interesting, andtimelycommunication on digital topics

  • Maintain existing and activate new communications channels that highlight Takedadigital opportunities, accomplishments, and strategy

  • Remain current on digital and emerging technologies and trends

  • Conduct stakeholder impact analysis, assess change readiness, and develop change plans that drive successful adoption

  • Identifyand manage change champions to drive adoption

  • Identifyand engage key stakeholders, ensuring their support and addressing their concerns throughout the transformation process.

  • Leadership Alignment: Ensure that the leadership team is aligned and committed to thechangegoals and supports the change initiatives.

  • Feedback Management:Establishmechanisms to collect feedback from stakeholders and adjust strategies based on this feedback.

  • Develop change management processes and tools to support the adoption of the changes required by DD&T projects or initiatives

  • Overseedelivery of best-in-classchangemanagement &communicationstrategies 

  • Champion and drivechangemanagementwithintheorganizationandrelatedprojects

  • Create and implement tailored change management strategies and plans that maximizebuyin, adoption, trustand minimize resistance.

  • Manage communications and training analysts to deliver on change management plans

  • Employee/User Enablement -Ensure both in communication and trainingthe use of emerging and innovative technologies and methodologies 

  • Monitor and Measure Progress: Track the progress of changeenablementinitiatives, using metrics and feedback to measure success and make necessary adjustments.

  • Serve as a senior point of escalation for changemanagement.

  • As a member of the Change& Cultureteam support other team activities as needed

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • Appropriate Bachelor’s in related specialization area (e.g. Change Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Training,IS) is essential.

  • 10+ years of experience in an area ofCommunications orOrganizational Change Management 

  • Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive andappropriate manner.

  • Analytical Skills – ability to analyze a wide variety of data and makeappropriate decisions.

  • Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, change networks

  • Experience inchange management forDigital/Technology products.

  • Experience in business partnering providing a support service internally to business stakeholders

  • Ability to lead change in across-functionalorganization 

  • Ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build strongrelationshipswith key local and global stakeholders

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication,andorganizational skills

  • Excellent English language skills

  • Solid IT skills and a quick learner

  • Open to new ways of working and applying new methodologies

  • Flexibility to travel to countries/regions where necessary

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:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00


The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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