Director, Programming
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused,
innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to
shine? Join us as a Statistical Programming, Director.At Takeda, we
are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our
R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To
do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through
life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer
stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for
excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive,
collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an
unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter
Future to people around the world.Here, you will be a vital
contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.POSITION
OBJECTIVES:Takeda SQS is looking to add individuals to our team
that are team oriented, collaborative, strong understanding of the
statistical programming function, exceptional leaders and
innovators. - Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven, top
10 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver
life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients,
our people and the planet. -To attract and retain the very best
talent, we in Takeda SQS are open to flexible or remote working for
some roles. - Such roles will have a connection to a Takeda R&D
-center. -POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develops and executes strategy aimed at supporting operational
excellence for the SQS organization through monitoring of
resources, metrics and KPIs to ensure seemless delivery on a
complex portfolio
- Evaluate gaps and design new business models that streamline
existing business processes related to statistical operations and
associated technologies
- Evaluate industry trends and best practices with respect to
cutting-edge tools and novel programming approaches that leverage
machine learning, AI, and metadata driven processes to determine
organizational fit
- Provide vision for tools and dashboards aimed at monitoring,
measuring and providing feedback on process performance
- Provide leadership across the SQS organization for
implementation and training on new processes and operational
support tools
- Oversee development of documentation and training materials
associated with new processes and tools to ensure consistency in
strategy
- Lead change management within the SQS organization
- Successfully engages cross-functionally to progress tasks with
proven influencing skills
- Leads to successful completion process improvement initiatives
related to the applications of technology, resource managagement,
portfolio support and other key operational driversCORE ELEMENTS
RELATED TO THIS ROLE:
- Solid project management, leadership and problem-solving skills
with the ability to execute on plans with limited direction and
support
- Proven conceptual thinking and strategic problem-solving
ability
- Ability to prioritize and lead various team members at various
levels to achieve goals
- Ability to conceive of and lead development of training
materials on processes that are audience appropriate, providing
mentoring to other staff where appropriate
- Ability to independently envision, create and implement new
business process initiatives based on need
- Excellent people management skills
- Proven ability to distill technical jargon and communicate
effectively
- Well developed expertise in strategic and analytical
thinking
- Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to a broad range of
responsibilities
- Proven ability to adapt to change and manage cultural change in
an evolving environment.
- Demonstrated initiative in staying abreast on current industry
topics as they relate to functional areaDIMENSIONS AND
ASPECTS:Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical
industry and statistical programming ecosystem (e.g., clinical
development, the prescription drug distribution process, etc)
- Possess technical expertise at the enterprise level
- Capable of leading cross-functional teams addressing a wide
variety of the organization's needs
- Demonstrate expertise in industry trends and regulatory policy
initiatives inclused GcP, CRF 21 Part 11 compliance, and other ICH
guidelinesLeadership -
- Ability to partner with colleagues and leadership to understand
process needs and gaps
- Demonstrated ability to work and influence across functions,
regions and cultures
- Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas
and data, verbally and in writing
- Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire,
motivate and drive results
- Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender
credibility and confidence within and outside the company
- Ability to distil complex technical ideas in simple
comprehensible terms in order to influence decisions and
outcomes
- Cross functional leader and influential decision maker that has
direct impact on assets and functions
- Key decision maker in training strategies and enabling tactical
implementation
- Proactively creates and implements sub-strategies to enable the
promotion of SQS and DSI vision and mission within TAUs, BUs, and
R&D functions
- Mentorship, matrix or direct management of - team supporting
SQS operatioDecision-making -and Autonomy -
- Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact the
statistical programming function
- Accountable for decision making for the statistical programming
function
- Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and
stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
- Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are
implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution -
- Accountable for providing input to and implementing vision and
strategy for designated scopeInteraction -
- Effectively navigates the changing external and internal
environment and leads others through change by creating and
inspiring and engaging workplace
- Ability to effectively implement R&D's partnership strategy
as it applies to statistical programming and statistics
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate
effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions, including but
not limited to statistics, data management, information technology,
clinical operations, regulatory, and the data sciences organization
-
- Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda,
with affiliates and external partners, in the industry and area of
expertise.
- Effectively represents function in negotiations with the
ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
- Demonstrates flexibility in an ever evolving
landscapeInnovation -
- Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and
implement organizational change and continuous innovation
- Challenge the status quo and propose forward thinking
innovative solutions
- Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions,
accelerating time to market
- Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the
business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment
of the environment affecting the business.
- Models respect and inclusion in all interactions, creating a
culture that fosters innovationComplexity -
- Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external)
with a high degree of complexity
- Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level
perspective - and understand -and assess impact to statistics
organizationEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- BA/BS in data science, statistics or a related field with
minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical
industry. MA/MS/MBA a plus..
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research with emphasis on
statistics and statistical programming
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects towards
process improvements -
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of business modeling,
process design and facilitation
- Extensive hands-on experience with process improvement
principles and practices
- Intermediate level proficiency in SAS, R, Python or other
programming language.
- Experience in developing and delivering exceptional training
materials
- Proven experience working with a matrix organization on
strategic change management projects
- Experience in problem solving, negotiations, and collaborative
team building with non-direct reports and other stakeholders
- Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with
significant direct exposure to clinical development
- Health care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding
of the pharmaceutical industryWHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
- 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution
Plan
- Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable
contributions
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and
health screenings
- Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase
additional vacation days
- Community Outreach ProgramsEmpowering Our People to
ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters
Please.In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants
Are Not Permitted to Apply.Absent an approved religious or medical
reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work
fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must
be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with
Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US
field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of
employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US
employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those
who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to
different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter
about your job application, we encourage you to seek more
information on the applicable guidelines for the Business
Unit/Function to which you have applied.This job posting excludes
CO applicants.#LI-SGM -EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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