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Project Manager, Vaccines

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0153106 Date posted 05/27/2025 Location Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Job Description

Job Description / Role Profile

Title: - Project Manager, Vaccines

Location: - Mumbai

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Takeda sees a world where all people across the globe, regardless of age, race, or socio-economic class are protected against the threat of dengue.

Strategic Projects Manager will work closely with Vaccines Business Unit Head on strategic projects delivery including Launch Readiness, from idea generation to the selection, planning and management of these key projects and KPIs.  PMO responsibility will include analysis and constant monitoring of the said projects.

SCOPE

Team size:

No Direct Reports

Geographic Scope:

India

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Strategic alignment: Prioritizing projects, and ensuring they align with the VBU's strategic goals and assigning KPIs.
  • Resource management: Ensuring projects have the necessary resources and competencies at the right time in conjunction with VBU Head and Functional Leaders – raising a red flag if at risk.
  • Financial management: Ensuring that budgets are managed responsibly and are in line with the organization's objectives. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Risk management: Proactively managing risks and issues and responsible to track mitigations in the Vaccines ERA.
  • Stakeholder management: Engaging with stakeholders at the project level to monitor and advance launch readiness.
  • Knowledge management: Establishing knowledge management repositories and sharing knowledge across projects 
  • Governance: Ensuring that the decisions are presented at the right governance bodies for timely approvals.
  • Transparency: Providing accurate and relevant information to support decision-making 
  • Reusability: Offering templates and best practices when required by the launch or VBU teams
  • Delivery support: Streamlining processes and bureaucracy, and offering training and mentoring 
  • Traceability: Managing documentation, project history, and organizational knowledge; Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership on project status and outcomes.

ROLE RESPONSBILITIES

  • Align launch readiness and other project goals with vaccine’s strategic mission and objectives.
  • Utilize project management tools to establish and manage costs, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop meeting materials, business plans, and financial P&Ls.
  • Achieve business results and contribute to the company’s success.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze partnership performance metrics.
  • Act as a single point of contact and facilitator for cross functional and above country teams.
  • High level and detailed project planning and tracking.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in bio-pharmaceuticals project management or relevant commercial roles (sales, marketing, tenders, medical, procurement, finance, distribution, IT, etc)
  • Skills in market analysis, conflict resolution, and performance measurement
  • Critical thinking for complex decision-making.
  • Experience in strategic project management. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 5 years’ work experience in a MNC with Healthcare or Vaccines industry experience a must.
  • MBA preferred
  • Finance background added advantage
  • Strong Project Management Skills
  • BI, insight generation tools, strategy frameworks
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Strong documentation, analytics and digital bent of mind
  • Strong comfort with ambiguity
  • High-impact communication/presentation Skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Credible/authentic presence and leadership skills
  • Integrity, honesty, perseverance, fairness

OTHER INFORMATION

Travelling requirement: <10%

Locations

Mumbai, India

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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