Head, Clinical Operations Managers (remote)

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Stewartsville
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Head, Clinical Operations Managers in Cambridge, MA or remotely reporting to the Head of Global Clinical Operations.

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 accomplish 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 an important contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

GOALS:
Support clinical operations strategy, execution and management of global clinical programs by overseeing professional development, training, resourcing, and allocation of Clinical Operations Managers (COMs) across studies.
Manage direct line management of the COM Managers.
Oversee COM allocation across portfolio to achieve GDO goals.
Oversee the execution of studies in a matrix management structure to ensure compliance with quality standards (including ICH GCP, local regulations and Takeda SOPs).

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide guidance of COM Managers in managing COMs, including hiring/staff selection and assignment of individual studies, resource allocation, onboarding, overall training, completion of goals, development plans, performance reviews and Talent Management.
Oversee COM Managers and COMs according to needs of Clinical Operations Program Leads to ensure execution of assigned studies.
Ensure appropriate training programs for COMs to bring operational consistency and support to operational teams and create a pipeline for COM talent.
Ensure allocation of COMs across all Takeda clinical programs, following Takeda's strategic goals and Clinical Development Plan.
Ensure compliance of assigned staff to training of quality standards (including Takeda SOPs, ICH GCP, and local regulations) and inspection readiness in execution of Takeda studies and trials.
Mentor Clinical Operation Managers and new hires in navigating career progression options within Takeda.
Ensure employees follow corporate policies and following up with management.
Ensure compliance with pre-defined roles and responsibilities within a matrix management structure
Oversee Clinical Operations functional level resource evaluations for study and program management (in collaboration with therapeutic area leads, Clinical Operations Program Leads, and the Head, Clinical Trial Associates) to ensure resources are available for delivering clinical programs.
Maintain a positive work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork, communicating to the teams and partners in an open, balanced and objective manner.
Lead Clinical Operations projects (including lessons learned process) to develop processes and technologies to improve operations and reduce operating costs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent required.
15+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research organization, including 12+ years in clinical study management/oversight.
6+ years of line management experience including management of senior staff with responsibility to therapeutic area development teams (matrix organization) and management of staff across multiple sites/regions
Experience in people leadership, managing global teams and coordinating collaboration with internal partners.
Global/international experience required, including ability to collaborate with team members in other locations.
Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with direct exposure to clinical development.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires approximately 20% travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites, strategic partners, and therapeutic area required travel.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan.
Tuition reimbursement 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.
Community Outreach Programs.

Location and Salary Information:
This job posting excludes CO applicants.

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EEO Statement
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Locations
Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time

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