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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Manager, Business Operations Oncology in Boston, Massachusetts
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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, Business Operations Oncology in our Cambridge 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.
OBJECTIVE S :
The Manager, Business Operations, will serve as a subject matter expert in the Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit (OTAU) for end-to-end processing of OTAU Healthcare Provider (HCP) contracts, sponsorship agreements and external research requests. The Manager ensures contracts are aligned with stakeholder needs and are routed efficiently and compliantly through Takeda's internal approvals and processing systems. The Manager effectively represents OTAU's interests in contract-related workstreams and change initiatives led by partner functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Contract Execution and Compliance:
Oversees the execution of HCP and Healthcare Organization (HCO) contracts for OTAU, including amendments and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA’s).
Facilitates compliance with HCP & HCO-related requests through internal systems.
Collaborates with OTAU team members and other business partners, including the External Business Management (EBM) team, to manage vendor and transaction issues. This includes Ariba Vendor Registration, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), purchase order (PO) requests, invoice handling, monthly accruals, and payment confirmations.
Manages sponsorship requests, including routing through appropriate review and approval channels, ensuring compliance and maintainingproper documentation.
Assists with preclinical oncology research (PCOR) contracts from external parties
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with key business partners -- including Legal, Ethics & Compliance (E&C), and the Oncology Business Unit and the Oncology Drug Discovery Unit.
Provides guidance and training to OTAU contracts staff, including the training of successor(s) for business continuity.
Acts as an advocate for OTAU’s interests, actively participating in efforts to streamline and enhance HCP contracting processes.
Assembles and leads teamsfor change initiatives, as needed
Collaborates with study teams and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) as the DMC Coordinator. Responsibilities include managing DMCs, addressing conflicts of interest (COIs), handling contract requests, obtaining meeting approvals, confirming payments, and executing renewals for contracts as needed.
Engages in R&D training and information sessions relevant to the role.
Utilize tools such as Smartsheet, OneNote, HCP Database, and SharePoint sites to enhance visibility across activities.
Participate in other Business Operations activities as assigned.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong PC literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Hybrid working arrangements require a minimum of 8 days on-site Takeda campus presence, with additional days as required
Minimal travel (beyond Takeda site) as required for the work, primarily for meetings.
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
This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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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:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$96,600.00 - $151,800.00
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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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