Associate Director, AD Strategy and Operations
Takeda Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298![Takeda Pharmaceuticals](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.Global CMC program oversight of PS with management of all project-related analytical topics, development requirements and program milestones including global reporting.
Develop and set vision and direction of departmental activities and infrastructure, including but not limited to establishing and driving line function strategies, program managements, resources, and budgets.
Local CMC program oversight related to analytical development, testing, and characterization, including management of milestone and risk reporting locally and globally; provide training to AD functional representatives.
Responsibility for people and (matrix) group management.
As PS Lead, lead PS Team as a liaison between the Global Product Team (member)/DDU and CMC sub-team leads; evaluate and escalate risks/issues from a CMC perspective in a pro-active and constructive way.
As AD rep (ADR), lead AD sub-team as an AD functional representative to complete development activities;
own release specification strategy and Justification of Specification documents ; identify and execute the most appropriate approach to AD deliverables in alignment with CMC development strategy and AD business practices/analytical strategies; track progress toward all AD activities and milestones;
act as a Point of Contact (POC) on the PS Team to evaluate and escalate risks/issues from an AD perspective in a pro-active and constructive way.
Accountabilities:Coordination and assignment of ADRs in collaboration with local heads/leads ( Global and Regional ADR coordination ).
Management of mentor assignment, oversight on mentoring activities and ADR training curriculum ( Mentoring, training and coaching of ADRs ).
Hold mentoring session with ADRs and provide guidance and suggestions for program management including CMC development strategy, regulatory submission strategy, quality/analytical control strategy, and specification justification strategy ( Mentoring, training and coaching of ADRs ).
Technical guidance, risk management assessment and escalation via oversight of local programs ( Regional program oversight ).
Approve regulatory submission, specification and justification documents (when applicable) ( Regional program oversight ).
Harmonize the internal AD processes between sites and between modalities ( Harmonization of internal AD processes for programs ).
Proactively builds relationships with key partners/stakeholders to gain access to understanding to deliver on pipeline goals ( Point of contact for PS partners and stakeholders for global processes ).
Drives the vision/culture for the operation of the department, and set direction of departmental activities (operational processes) and infrastructure, including but not limited to establishing and driving line function strategies, program managements, resources, and budgets ( Departmental operations ).
Works with senior management to develop and set vision and direction of departmental activities (operational processes) and infrastructure, including but not limited to establishing and driving line function strategies, program managements, resources, and budgets ( Departmental operations ).
Organizational (matrix) leadership of team/group within a department. Management of internal or external teams (previous managerial experience preferred), accountable for the performance and results. Strategic impact/influence across a departmental area within Function by having accountability for performance and results of team ( people management ).
Designated PS team lead or lead of a cross functional team ( PS lead, initiative/workstream lead) .
Cross functional leadership of complex projects; accountability for programs by leading AD sub-team to complete analytical development activities ( AD rep ).
Author and review regulatory submission content of which AD is responsible for including but not limited to specification and justification documents ( AD rep ).
Representing their functional area to a PS sub-team and coordinates with cross functional peers to evaluate the impact of decisions across PS and other development functions ( AD rep ).
Leadership and technical guidance for team members.
Represents Takeda with external partners.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):Masters and 13+ years relevant industry experience or PhD and 7+ years relevant industry experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience working in CMC analytical development area for active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products under cGMP’s.
Demonstrates effective project management skills.
Teaching and mentoring experience required.
Analytical method development experience required.
GMP and compliance experience required.
Regulatory submission experience required with basic knowledge for regulatory guidelines.
Global cultural awareness, manage inclusively.
Familiarity with working in a global setting.
(Specific skills required follows).
Excellent command of English is highly preferred (oral and written).
Team player with flexible personality but able to be persistent and assertive.
Highly reliable, self-motivated, responsible and curious personality open to learn and develop and a pronounced desire for improvement.
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 SummaryWe 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, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$149,100.00 - $234,300.00The 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 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.Locations
Boston, MAWorker Type
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