Vice President, Head of Study Management

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company to inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as the Vice President, Head of Study Management reporting to the Head of Global Clinical Development Operations based remotely.

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 work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers and work towards 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.

GOALS:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Global Clinical Operations Study Management function including but not limited to:
  • Overall Study Management across all therapeutic areas.
  • Dedicated group accountable for Early Clinical Operations.
  • Implementation and management of a flexible resourcing model.
  • Training and upskilling of the COMs and CTAs.
  • Site training and elevating how Takeda shows up in the external investigator community.
• Ensure successful planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials across all therapeutic areas and regions.
• Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and quality in clinical trial management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Study Management team and with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of clinical trials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of Clinical Operations Managers and Clinical Trial Associates across all therapeutic areas, including establishing a vision and setting direction for the function.
• Drive the upskilling of all resources and accountable for implementing new ways of working, including embedding data and digital.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the resourcing, planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials is aligned with the program and therapeutic area strategy.
• Partner with relevant functions to operationalize a training strategy aimed at increasing capabilities and driving …