Business Development Project Manager, Center for External Innovation
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Union
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description
About the role:
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D
organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative
therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four
therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the
boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing
therapies to patients worldwide.
Join Takeda as a Senior Project Manager, Center for External
Innovation where you will provide project management for
Neuroscience (NS) business development (BD) team, including
collaborating with the NS BD team in the Center for External
Innovation, and R&D stakeholders to support BD opportunity
diligence and progression through agreement execution. Support BD
head and team to prepare for BD pipeline review meetings and
partnership opportunity decision making meetings within the Center
for External Innovation (CEI) or within the Therapeutic Area Units
(TAU). - You will also drive project management of multiple BD
projects of varying complexity simultaneously, with minimal
oversight. - Working with NS BD team, ensures that documentation of
BD opportunities is current and accurate in Customer Management
System (Salesforce). - Coordinate preparation for partner meetings
and Takeda team attendance at partnering meetings (eg JPM, Bio)
and/or major scientific meetings. - Ensure operational excellence
for BD opportunity evaluation by clarifying roles and
responsibilities and diligence best practices for R&D
stakeholders and asking for feedback from all partners. - As part
of the Center for External Innovation , you will report to Head of
Strategy and Operations, Center for External Innovation and work
with the External Innovation team.
How you will contribute: With Business Development Deal Lead,
develop key strategic objectives and approach for BD opportunity
diligence
Assemble cross-functional due diligence teams; efficiently manage
due diligence process; define and track project-specific timelines
across multiple, complex projects
Partner with CEI colleagues to monitor and track deal activities in
preparation for governance process and contract execution; ensure
R&D functions are aware of impending BD deal execution
Lead weekly BD and extended team meetings, including determining
meeting objectives, required attendees, documenting decisions and
action items.
Collaborate with BD colleagues to prepare for management update
meetings including report generation, pre-read dissemination, and
action plan follow-up.
Develop and implement robust and user-friendly reports from
Salesforce system
Provide guidance on BD opportunity evaluation process and due
diligence roles and responsibilities and expectations to R&D
functions who are engaged in these processes
Collaborate with and provide guidance to Therapeutic Area or Drug
Discovery unit colleagues to support asset externalization
activities, including the preparation of data packages and
presentations to potential partners
Contribute to the Center for External Innovation culture by
collaborating to support department needs
What you bring to Takeda: Bachelor's Degree science or
business-related field. Advanced degree in science or business is a
plus
5 years of in-depth pharmaceutical industry experience with drug
development and related functions, particularly for Discovery
through IND, and inclusive of early clinical development.
3 years project management experience and/or proven leadership
experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a
matrixed environment. Project leadership and management skills are
essential
Experience or ability to facilitate group discussions and guide
decision-making for technical and strategic assessments for BD
opportunities
Strategic problem-solving ability
Neuroscience therapeutic area expertise is desirable but not
required
Simultaneous management of multiple tasks of varying complexity,
without sacrificing quality of execution
Excellent organizational skills and effective presentation, written
and verbal skills
Create and deliver presentations with focused recommendations
What Takeda can offer you: Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical,
Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and
Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
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 and company match of charitable
contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development
of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient
support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will
inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating
careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in
everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace,
in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to
deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the
world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance
with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are
Not Permitted to Apply.
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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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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