Senior Director, Global Program Leader - Oncology

Objectives

The Global Program Leader is a seasoned leader fully dedicated, responsible and accountable for overarching Global Program(s). The GPL defines the asset strategy and leads all development and LCM projects associated with an asset from discovery to the marketplace. The guiding frame is defined by Takeda values of Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business.

Accountabilities

• Program Strategy, Activity Planning and Execution

• Leads the Global Program in setting program vision, strategy, goals, priorities and long-term plans and schedules. Aligns cross-functional, cross-divisional project goals with Takeda business needs and strategies.
• Works closely with the GPM in order to provide strategic, process, and operational leadership to multiple GPTs and Takeda functions in the successful delivery of projects from discovery to commercialization and LCM activities. Could manage 3-5 projects for across all phases of development including innovative early POM/POC in novel mechanisms with less-defined regulatory pathways through large-scale Phase III/submission projects and global launch projects.
• Links GPT cross-functional sub-teams, such as the Clinical Subteam, Commercial Subteam, Pharmaceutical Sciences (CMC) Subteam, etc. to the GPT through function-based subteam leaders to execute according to the Enterprise GPT Playbook, align and ensure transparency of all program-related activities.
• Provides leadership and support to TA Leaders and Sub-team leaders to set the vision and direction for the Therapeutic Area and prioritizes all aspects of projects within a global program.
• Reports on progress of projects, plans/plan changes, critical path, possible scenario and issues/risks/impact to TA Unit and Takeda executive management through internal or external reviews of global programs.
• May lead key business initiatives: for example, evaluates new opportunities (i.e.: in-licensing candidates, impact of change in market conditions or availability of new project data in disease areas where Takeda has little or no previous experience) and provides overall support for feasibility studies on potential global programs.

• Fiscal Responsibility

• Accountable with the responsible GPM for project operating budgets within the global program; monitor and control expenditures; manages variance between budgeted and actual expenditures of time, dollars, and personnel while meeting overall Takeda financial objectives.

• Resource and Issue Management

• Manages internal and external resources (people, information, technologies, time, and capital); allocates project resources appropriately, given division, function and individual goals and objectives to align with business imperatives.
• Proactively and regularly identifies/monitor project risks before they transform into issues and develops contingency plans; communicates timely and proactively project-related issues to senior executive management and manages issues to resolution.
• Consults with TAU, Franchise Leadership and Portfolio Office to deliver accurate and timely project status and deliverable information to enable the organization to focus on key priorities and enhance its ability to deliver work (e.g., studies/projects) on-time and on-budget (including proficient use of systems to improve reporting or access to data).

• Change Management

• Proactively responds to the dynamics of a changing marketplace; directs adjustments in functional or cross-divisional plans in response to changes in strategic direction. Change management agent for the GPT.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of systems/databases for the purpose of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), trending, learning, and improving decisions regarding program performance and continuance.

• Matrix Team Management

• Provides matrix management, strategic and tactical leadership to GPT members who are responsible for leading the key deliverables or functional sub-teams within individual projects. Sub-team leads are primarily accountable to the GPL. Stakeholder management is also an expectation as a result of the highly matrixed work environment.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Required:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, or PhD, or PharmD) or MBA
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with working knowledge of research and development and commercial operations
• Minimum 8 years interdisciplinary global experience with complex projects including strategy and execution and matrix team management

• Preferred:

• Advanced degree in science or business is desired
• Broad business/enterprise orientation is highly preferred
• Managed multiple NME global approvals

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Passionate about developing others into future leaders
• Project Management Professional certification from PMI desired

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.

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:
$212,000.00 - $333,190.00

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.

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