Senior Director, Global Program Leader - Oncology

About the role

The Senior Director, Global Program Leader - Oncology, Solid Tumors is a seasoned leader fully dedicated, responsible and accountable for overarching Global Programs. The role 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Global Program Manager in order to provide strategic, process, and operational leadership to multiple Global Program Teams and Takeda functions in the successful delivery of projects from discovery to commercialization and LCM activities.
• Lets 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 prioritize all aspects of projects within a global program.
• Reports on progress of projects, plans/plan changes, critical path, possible scenarios and issues/risks/impact to TA Unit and Takeda executive management through internal or external reviews of global programs.
• Manages several assets, depending on the size and stage of the programs.
• Showcases the Senior Director leadership skills and Enterprise GPT operating model functioning and deliverables through all job attributes defined at Takeda.
• May lead key business initiatives: Evaluates new opportunities and provides overall support for feasibility studies on potential global programs.

Accountabilities

• Program Strategy, Activity Planning and Execution
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Resource and Issue Management
• Change Management
• Matrix Team Management

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, 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
• 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. Requires approximately 20-25% travel.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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EEO Statement

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