Manager, Global Program Management, GI2 TAU

Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Manager, Global Program Management, GI2 TAU in our Cambridge, MA office. 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 OBJECTIVE: This position provides strong project management support of drug development teams. GPMs drive development and deliver results in early to late phase major development and/or lifecycle management programs to meet Takeda strategic objectives. Responsibilities include supporting the strategic direction and translating the cross-divisional, integrated Global Program Team (GPT) strategy into an efficiently executable plan working closely with an Assoc Dir/Dir/Sr Dir/ GPM; predicting and planning solutions to achieve program goals and objectives; driving clarity and removing barriers to ensure team success; interfacing with management and influencing decision-making, proactive management and mitigation of development risks, and ensuring appropriate communication and interface with internal governance. Partners with the Global Program Leader (GPL) and a more senior Global Program Manager (GPM), as well as other R&D and Commercial functions to ensure the scientific and commercial strategies are incorporated into the asset strategy and integrated development plan. Play a key role in supporting team effectiveness, partnering with GPL and a more senior GPM and CoOP to administer team health checks to generate insights, plan & execute appropriate follow-up actions. Contributes to innovative process improvements with organizational impact and manages, as needed, non-project responsibilities, which can include processes and system optimizations. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Direction Maintains GPT documentation, timelines and budgets, working closely with a more senior GPM. Works closely with the Global Program Leader (GPL) and a more senior GPM and other cross-functional teams to ensuring scientific & commercial strategies, lifecycle management (LCM) requirements, and evidence generation/publication needs are incorporated into the product strategy and project plan Works closely with the GPL and a more senior GPM and with Global Product Team (GPT) and other relevant stakeholders to communicate product strategic imperatives to ensure appropriate prioritization Program Execution Accountable to maintain the project plan, ensuring delivery of critical path activities to progress product development Helps identify and capture resource requirements necessary to progress product development in alignment with business objectives Plays a key role in ensuring team effectiveness, partnering with GPL and a more senior GPM and Center of Operational Performance (CoOP) to administer team health checks to generate insights, plan & execute appropriate follow-up actions Partners with the GPL and a more senior GPM to provide financial oversight of the program including global, cross-divisional budgets. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of GPT spending to deliver critical path activities Risk Management Supports the GPL and a more senior GPM in the GPT project risk management process and generates the cross-functional, cross-divisional project risk register for assigned products Proactively addresses and removes barriers to program progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance) Proactively identifies potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies. Follow issues through to resolution ensuring that all key stakeholders are informed of outcomes and program implications Provides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations. Partners with GPL and a more senior GPM to resolve complex issues & competing priorities that may impact goal achievement, creates mitigation plans and drives to resolution Communication and Reporting Manages scheduled/ad-hoc program reporting, citing program goals/KPIs status, proactively identifying risk & planned mitigation(s), provide rationale for timeline & budget variances Participates in the monthly program update reporting to Senior & Executive Management to communicate program development progress, opportunities, and risks Responsible for coordinating preparation efforts for governance engagement to support and drive asset objectives and deliverables Proactively manages key stakeholders and facilitates or leads relevant communications to appropriate cross-regional, cross-functional, cross-divisional and Alliance partners Non Product -related Participates in process improvement initiatives and takes on, as needed, non-product responsibilities, which can include processes and system optimizations related to business objectives EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Education Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related field Advanced degree in science or business is preferred Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of strong pharmaceutical industry experience and drug development in all phases of development with significant experience within related functions. Minimum of 1 year program management experience leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment Knowledge and Skills Therapeutic Area knowledge preferable, but not required Experience with Microsoft Project Professional, Excel, PowerPoint & Word Fluent in English Simultaneous management of multiple tasks of varied complexity Ability to positively influence outcomes, key project decisions, and strategic problem-solving in a matrix environment Ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively to all levels of the organization including executive management; Highly effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills Ability to break down highly complex problems into small manageable pieces for execution Ability to drive decision-making within cross-functional & cross-cultural, global team structures Ability to work in a virtual setting/across time-zones, i.e., making effective use of communication tools (WebEx, MS Teams, TelePresence etc.); Must demonstrate flexibility in working hours when dealing with different time zones Ability to inspire and motivate in a matrix and global, cross-geographical team Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-cultural, environment This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. Empowering Our People to Shine Discover more at takedajobs.com No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please. LI-JV2 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: USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St U.S. Base Salary Range: $111,800.00 - $175,670.00 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-termincentives. 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 USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St 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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