Research Business Excellence Associate Director

4 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceuticals Full time

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Research Business Excellence plays a crucial role in the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of teams within Research at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

This role is responsible for delivering timely business analytics and forecasting to support portfolio, budget, and resource planning.

By developing and deploying customized reporting and automation, this role touches all elements of Research and is key to ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous review and reporting of Research business activities and support operational needs of cross-functional teams.
  • Support all aspects of financial planning in partnership with Program Managers and Research Enablement Leads, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure robust financial oversight.
  • Enhance monthly financial analysis and reporting processes in collaboration with project managers and finance colleagues.
  • Manage financial data integrity to support accurate reporting and effective communication.
  • Support research planning and forecasting to ensure alignment with departmental and overall research goals.
  • Offer expert support in procurement, contract drafting, review, negotiation, and invoice management.
  • Facilitate rapid resolution of issues in contracting and procurement processes to expedite contract initiation and closure.
  • Manage and support centralized resources and activities, ensuring effective utilization across research areas and platform teams.
  • Incorporate new technologies and automation into workflows to streamline decision-making and democratize business data.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance all project and operational management processes.
  • Manage and support key communication processes and infrastructure, including mass communications and maintaining department websites/SharePoints.
  • Ensure smooth cross-functional liaisons with critical functions such as Legal, Finance, Sourcing, HR, and scientific teams to facilitate project success.
  • Support project reporting through tools like DDU, Research, and Enterprise-wide functions including Interact, ImPact, PowerBI, and others to ensure comprehensive data accessibility and analysis.
  • Manage and support department-wide non-pipeline projects, ensuring they align with broader organizational objectives and are executed efficiently.

Requirements

  • Expected 10 years related experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Advanced degree in a scientific or business management discipline preferred.
  • Strong financial and business management acumen with an eye for identifying opportunities to achieve efficiencies.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of drug discovery and development processes, including preclinical and clinical research.
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically and creatively to drive innovation and business growth.

Benefits

  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Takeda Pharmaceuticals 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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