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Takeda Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical produc
Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$177K - $278.1K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Title: Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology Location: Massachusetts - Virtual Job Description: Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology based remotely reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology. 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 work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. GOALS: - Lead and direct the execution of multiple clinical program(s) within a Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU). - Responsible for line management and provides expert counsel for issue resolution, including programs assigned to other staff, when required. - Provide Clinical Operations leadership under the direction of the Senior Director, Clinical Operations: - Accountable for the overall execution of the assigned clinical program(s) with focus on quality, budget and timelines. - Accountable for the oversight of Strategic Partners and other vendors to meet Takeda’s obligations described in ICH-GCP and Takeda’s business objectives. - The assigned clinical program(s) will be large, complex, high risk and/or of business importance to Takeda or potentially a suite of programs, requiring multi-functional leadership experience and skills to achieve program goals. If a single program is assigned, the program will typically be significant in scope (e.g., multiple independent indications with individual Clinical Sub Teams (CSTs)). ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Oversee COPLs assigned to represent Clinical Operations as members of the Global Program Team (GPT) and/or CST, working closely with GPT Leadership to ensure program objectives are met. - Represent Clinical Operations for assigned program(s) in issue escalation/awareness with senior management, e.g. functional or regional executive staff, PRC, alliance governance committees. - Contribute to the Clinical Development Plan(s) and associated operational strategy, in support of the Asset Strategy. - Accountable for program budget planning and external spend related to program execution and works closely with Global Program Management, and Finance to ensure financial accuracy. - Ensures communication of program status, cost and issues to inform timely decision-making by senior management. - Oversight of Strategic Partners/CRO/vendor selection, budget and contract negotiation, and proper supervision of performance for all activities assigned to a Strategic Partner/CRO/vendor for assigned program(s), including escalation of issues to and participation in governance committees; accountable for operational risk management strategy in collaboration with Strategic Partners. - Accountable for inspection readiness and provides appropriate guidance to COPLs/COMs in support of inspection activities - Collaborates with and is responsible to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations to ensure adequate clinical operations resources are assigned to program(s). - Demonstrate advanced Takeda Leadership Behaviors and act as a role model for Takeda´s values. - Recognized as a clinical operations expert by other functions and ability to represent and lead cross functional initiatives. - May participate in Business Development/in-licensing/alliances evaluations by providing operational due diligence. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable. - 12 or more years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, including 9 or more years in clinical study management. - Experience must include early phase experience or Phase 2 and 3 studies and global/international programs. - Oncology experience is required. - Experience in more than one therapeutic area and in line management is advantageous. Demonstrated excellence in leadership and project/program management, including innovative operations approaches to achieving program goals. - Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP. Awareness of local country requirements is also required. - Supervisory experience. - Demonstrated excellence in project/program management and matrix leadership. - Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Fluent business English (oral and written). - Able to influence without authority. - Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo. - Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change. - Is comfortable with ambiguity. - Support a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing. 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: Massachusetts - Virtual U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00 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 Takeda 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 Massachusetts - Virtual Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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