GMA Project Operations Manager

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Rochester
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

By clicking the -Apply- button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionGMA Project Operations Manager Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a GMA Project Operations Managerin our Cambridge, MA 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.As a GMA Project Operations Manager working on the Medical Affairs team, you will be empowered to partner with Medical Program Managers (MPM) to provide operational expertise to the Medical Sub-Teams (MST). A typical day will include:POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Proactively contributes to the overall operational strategy and planning decisions for the MST
• Partners with MPMs to build and maintain MST project plans in enterprise project management system.
• Management of spend against projects (tracking milestones, ensuring invoices are processed, paid and accrued)
• Coordination of MST meeting schedule, maintaining action item logs and production of meeting summaries
• Partner with the MPM to develop & maintain MST risk management plans
• Provide support for key planning activities; project reporting; milestone tracking; budget oversight; maintenance of operational platforms; training and change management.
• Supports process improvements to project management processes and systems.
• Provide support for key planning activities; project reporting; milestone tracking; budget oversight; maintenance of operational platforms; training and change management.
• Supports process improvements to project management processes and systems.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Medical Strategic Team (MST) operational management -
  • Ensuring project management systems are up to date and in line with MST plans ( timeline, goals, tactics, team rosters)
  • Responsible for operational and reporting logistics of the MST (including but not limited to: meeting schedule management, coordinating meeting materials, capture action items and deliverables, distribution of minutes, and maintenance of MST SharePoint site (or equivalent))
  • Maintenance and tracking of MST/program budgets, including but not limited
  • Consolidation, vetting and prioritization of MST spending risks and opportunities, and in collaboration with functional team members
  • Problem solve for project setup issues in Ariba P2P (contracts, vendors, vetting, compliance review to PO generation)-
  • Oversee the life of the PO (first invoice to final payment), ensure timely completion and outstanding items are resolved
  • Supports project status reporting and dashboards in enterprise project management system.
  • Generates collaboration, cooperation and communication across- functions, support team goals
  • Maintain expert knowledge of all Takeda systems relevant to CMO/GMA in support of MST deliverables
  • Ad-hoc requests in support of MSTEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
    • Bachelor's Degree in business management or related field
    • 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.-
    • At least 2 years' experience as a project coordinator/manager focused on project deliverables in a multi-disciplinary environment.
    • Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and program management experience in cross-functional, global projects within Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or other drug development related function
    • Knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards)
    • Experience managing program level budgets across multiple projects
    • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines governing medical affairs
    • Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards)Updated Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:Effective November 1, 2021, absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles.- US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.This job posting exclude Colorado applicants.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 ProgramsEmpowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.*RM-LIEEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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