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Job Description

About the role:

Manage non-GxP training, including the configuration and strategy of the Learning Management System (LMS). Oversee functional training reports and support local training assignments to ensure comprehensive training and development within the Vaccine Business Unit.

Business Operations Support: Ensure the effective management of the Vaccine Business Unit by providing business operations support. Develop and implement new Business Operating Procedures, and lead the development and execution of strategic work plans and communication strategies to achieve business objectives.

Ethics & Compliance Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for Ethics & Compliance (E&C) inquiries locally. Implement local E&C initiatives, provide guidance on relevant policies, resolve operational tasks, and conduct training sessions to enhance understanding of E&C topics. Build and coordinate a local Values Ambassador network.

How you will contribute:

Training support

• Non-GxP training lead, responsibilities over management, configuration, and strategy of the LMS system including functional training reports to the Vaccine Business Unit globally.

Business Operations support

• Provide business operations support to ensure highly effective management of the Vaccine Business Unit.
• Develop new Business Operating Procedures or ensure effective implementation of the business operating model for VBU.
• Business Operations Council (BOC) Secretary.
• Lead through completion the development of workplans, communication strategies, and execution of deliverables that drive toward goal achievement for strategic projects that align with the business objectives in areas including, but not limited to, policies and procedures, and employee training

E&C advisor (compliance support – on the job training can be provided)

• Provide support as a ‘first point of contact’ for E&C questions locally. Collaborate with VBU E&C head and escalate topics as needed.
• Implement local initiatives/information sharing/campaigns to enable E&C in site.
• Provide advice in response to simple queries raised (e.g., direct people to relevant policies, processes etc.).
• Resolve operational tasks, e.g., simple GEARS requests (escalate others).
• Run local sessions to help build knowledge and understanding of E&C related topics.
• Build and coordinate a local Values Ambassador network.
• Support with local training assignments and coordination

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Prior training experience required.
• Proficient in Sucess Factors LMS (Learning Management Systems) required.
• Proactive ability to predict issues and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to articulate and establish processes which impact cross-functionally.
• Ability to organize and host meetings for global audiences utilizing all technologies available.
• Ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations for Senior Management and Executive level audience.
• Ability to drive decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure.
• Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.
• Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity.
• Proven skills in negotiations, influencing throughout the matrix, leading through ambiguity, and working diplomatically through conflict.
• Requires the flexibility and tolerance to best manage change and differing opinions with diplomacy and competence.
• Effective presentation skills – create and deliver presentations with appropriate messaging and focused recommendations.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficient use of Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or science is required.
• Masters degree in business administration is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years with business related experience in the industry.
• Effective presentation skills – create and deliver presentations with appropriate messaging and focused recommendations.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Familiarity with Vaccines and another relevant pharma or biotech is a plus.
• Proficient use of Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

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:

$133,000.00 - $209,000.00

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

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time