Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead

Role Overview

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead, Oncology, based remotely. You will develop and lead the program-level operational strategy and planning on assigned programs in close collaboration with strategic partners and vendors. You will represent Clinical Operations at the Global Program Team and partner with Global Clinical Lead to lead the Clinical Sub Team accountable for the development and execution of the CDP.

What You Will Do

Develop and lead the clinical program operational strategy, provide program-level sponsor's operational oversight, ensure the effective execution of clinical studies on time, with high quality, and within agreed budget. You will be responsible for budget planning, accountable for external spend related to clinical program execution, and participate in strategic cross-functional initiatives for process and/or business improvements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. You will have the opportunity to work towards your potential through life-changing work, and be part of a values-led company that empowers its people to work towards excellence in everything they do.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred
• 10 or more years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization
• 7 or more years clinical study/project management
• Experience in early phase clinical studies/Phase 2 studies or later phase global programs
• Experience in more than one therapeutic area is highly desired
• Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research
• Demonstrated excellence in program management, including scenario assessment, risk assessment and contingency planning
• Demonstrated excellent matrix leadership and communication skills
• Able to influence without authority
• Excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo
• Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change
• Is comfortable with ambiguity
• Embody a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing
• Fluent business English (oral and written)

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation