Strategic Innovation Director

4 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceuticals Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Innovation Director to join our team at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

About the Role:

The Strategic Innovation Director will be responsible for driving organizational planning and implementation activities across CPMQ to increase efficiencies, analytics, digitalization, and capability building.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and ensures execution of strategic plans, projects, and commitments that drive operational efficiencies and connectivity across CPMQ and R&D and Global Quality stakeholders.
  • Serves as a strategic thought partner to the Head of Clinical, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Quality (CPMQ) and the CPMQ Leadership Team, driving new opportunities in quality oversight and compliance in clinical trial delivery.
  • Actively identifies key areas for innovative transformation, develops plans according to varying timelines, and manages these processes by aligning innovation goals with Takeda R&D and R&D Quality's objectives.
  • Monitors progress toward CPMQ KPIs, intervening as necessary to ensure that the organization is on track to meet or exceed its performance targets.

Requirements:

  • A BS/BA degree, advanced degree in strategy, innovation, and leadership is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in strategy and innovation, work experience in pharmaceutical R&D strongly preferred.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of quality and compliance.
  • Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight.

About Takeda:

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is a global top employer, certified for its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.


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