Director, R&D Resource Management

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

*Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info. Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda's long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole. As one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Takeda is committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter future to people worldwide. We aspire to bring our leadership in translating science into life-changing medicines to the next level, in our core focus areas; oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. The Greater Boston Area is headquarters to many of our Global and US business units. We are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us! Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix. Life at Takeda A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we're one of only select companies to receive Top Global Employer -- status for 2021. Job ID R0030868 Date posted 02/17/2021 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 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 company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Director, R&D Resource Management in our Cambridge office. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Director, R&D Resource Management working on the C enter of Operational Performance team, you will be empowered as the business owner of the central resource management capabilities and solutions for R&D, leading and innovating to drive productivity and efficiency efforts , and a typical day will include:-- POSITION OBJECTIVES Responsible for directing the strategic and operational resource management activities as a part of R&D Center of Operational Performance (CoOP) team, to support the TA, BU and DDU to make sound resource decisions Oversee integrated resourcing processes including supply, demand, capacity to support long term portfolio objectives and facilitate scenario planning and tradeoff decision at the R&D governance level Strategic partner to Therapeutic Area Units (TAUs), Functions and the teams' line function representatives to 'pressure-test' assumptions, drive scenario planning / trade off analysis and integrate cross functional planning across development into the overall resourcing plan Lead and manage initiatives related to resource management best practices and provides input to R&D strategy and portfolio gaps Collaborate and partner across R&D driving productivity and efficiency efforts KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop strategy and provides leadership and expertise with respect to resource management analytics, reviews, and decision-making across R&D Facilitate governance reviews and leadership decision makings on the portfolio level resourcing plan Organize and execute regular resource management reviews to optimize current resource allocations and lead future investment Oversee the management and forecast of portfolio-level resource plan, including assumptions and constraints, in partnership with the TAUs, Functions, and Finance team members Measure/monitor resourcing needs against portfolio goals and help drive teams toward delivery to meet business objectives Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement of R&D resource management and support the growth and professional maturity of the R&D organization Oversee one direct report in resource management analytics and reporting. Actively contribute to, lead, and support activities and initiatives designed to advance CoOP goals and objectives CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE Knowledgeable about the overall R&D portfolio and drug development milestones in order to be strategic in planning, progress oversight, communication, delivering high quality reporting and insights Expertise in resource management in Pharma R&D organizations of similar size to Takeda Strong ability to build relationships across R&D as a partner to TAUs, BUs, Finance, and other R&D central organizations Demonstrated experience in resource management, technologies and processes for forecasting and reviewing supply, demand, capacity Demonstrated experience with advanced analytical tools/models and decision support platforms EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Advanced degree with MBA, Science or Finance background preferred, not required 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred or a related industry with a focus on resource management Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of large, multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions. Previous experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan Company match of charitable contributions Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days Check out where you could be
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