Executive Director, Global Program Lead

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Executive Director, Global Program Leader (GPL) 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.

Objectives

Takeda seeks an experienced and highly skilled drug development leader to lead the program team for an innovative hepatology program, which is evaluating a first-in-class molecule intended for a rare disease. The current program encompasses multiple ongoing clinical trials, including a phase 3 registrational study. The individual appointed to this role will be accountable for advancing the program through regulatory filing, approval, and eventual commercialization.

GPLs Must

• be experienced, versatile and strong enterprise leaders
• be committed to simultaneously driving programs to regulatory approval as well as product launch and global patient access
• have the ability to partner with all functions to drive, deliver and maximize asset value
• be recognized as an outstanding cross-functional leader with a track‑record of consistently delivering against challenging goals
• communicate effectively, be adept at taking decisions as well as facilitating joint decision making

Key Competencies

• Inspirational Leadership
• Strategic Vision
• Strong Analytical Credibility
• Execution Skills
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Global program strategy and execution across research, development, commercial and LCM activities
• Leadership of cross-functional Global Program Team with full accountability for scope, budget, timelines and value maximization
• Matrix management and strategic, tactical leadership of GPT members
• Budget ownership and variance control in collaboration with functions
• Reporting to executive governance committees and TA Unit Head on progress, risks and changes
• Leadership of key business initiatives including feasibility studies and opportunity evaluation
• Representation of GPL community in internal development optimization initiatives
• Promotion of organizational reputation through stakeholder collaboration

Accountabilities

Program Strategy, Activity Planning and Execution

• Oversee and lead all program team interactions with FDA and other regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders
• Proactively identify challenges and develop contingency plans
• Lead the Global Program Team in setting vision, strategy, goals, priorities and long-term plans aligned with Takeda business needs
• Work closely with the GPM to provide strategic, process and operational leadership to multiple GPTs and functions across all phases of development, including early POM/POC, large‑scale Phase III/submission, and launch projects
• Link GPT cross-functional subteams through function‑based leaders to execute according to the Enterprise GPT Playbook and ensure transparency of all program activities
• Provide leadership and support to TA leaders and subteam leaders to set vision and prioritize program aspects within a global program
• Report project progress, changes, critical path and risks to TA Unit and Takeda executive management on internal or external reviews
• Lead key business initiatives such as evaluating new opportunities and supporting feasibility studies on potential global programs

Fiscal Responsibility

• Accountable with the responsible GPM for project operating budgets within the global program; monitor and control expenditures, manage variance between budgeted and actual expenditures of time, dollars and personnel while meeting overall financial objectives

Resource and Issue Management

• Evaluate external interactions against overall development strategies using complex problem solving in the region but within a global environment
• Manage internal and external resources, allocate project resources given division, function and individual goals to align with business imperatives
• Proactively identify and monitor project risks before they transform into issues, develop contingency plans, communicate issues to senior executive management and manage issues to resolution
• Consult with TAU, Franchise Leadership and Portfolio Office to deliver accurate and timely project status and deliverable information, enabling the organization to focus on priorities and enhance delivery of work on time and on budget

Change Management

• Proactively respond to dynamics of a changing marketplace, directing adjustments in functional or cross-divisional plans in response to changes in strategic direction; act as change management agent for the GPT
• Contribute to creation and maintenance of systems/databases to track KPIs, trend, learn and improve decisions regarding program performance and continuance

Matrix Team Management

• Provide mentorship to team members, advising on professional development opportunities in partnership with functional leaders
• Provide matrix management, strategic and tactical leadership to GPT members responsible for lead deliverables or functional subteams; ensure subteam leads are accountable to the GPL and manage stakeholder expectations in a highly matrixed work environment

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Required

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD or PharmD)
• Minimum of 12 years related/relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with deep knowledge of research and development and commercial operations
• Minimum 8 years interdisciplinary global experience with complex projects including strategy, execution and matrix team management
• Managed global marketing authorization submissions/approvals for multiple NMEs
• Broad business/enterprise orientation with proven matrix leadership experience (highly preferred)
• Passionate about developing others into future leaders

Licenses/Certifications

• Project Management Professional certification from PMI desired

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

Location

USA – MA – Cambridge

U.S. Base Salary Range

$238,000.00 – $374,000.00

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.

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