Director, Global Program Management - Clinical Oncology

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 6, 2026

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 Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Director, Global Program Management - Clinical Oncology 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: Provides strong global program management and matrixed leadership to global, cross-functional, cross-divisional teams to drive development and deliver results in early to late-phase major development and/or lifecycle management programs (including established/marketed products) to meet Takeda strategic objectives. Core responsibilities include: Providing strategic direction and matrixed leadership in translating the integrated Global Product Team (GPT) asset strategy into an efficiently executable plan; predicting and planning solutions to achieve program goals and objectives; driving clarity and removing barriers to ensure team success; interfacing with management and influencing decision-making, proactive management and mitigation of development risks, and supporting appropriate communication and interface with PRC governance. Able to maintain strong team cohesiveness and decision making even through controversial topics through strong strategic and change management abilities. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate key program information in PM business systems and processes including program timelines, team InterACT space and other systems as appropriate. Play a key role in ensuring team effectiveness, partnering with GPL and CoOP to administer team health checks to generate insights, plan & execute appropriate follow-up actions. Considered department wide PM SME, driving cross-divisional alignment and continuous improvement activities. Sought out for leadership of entreprise wide in initiatives and business/alliance opportunities. Mentors junior GPMs and functional members to enhance their knowedge and effectiveness. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Direction Partners with GPL to lead GPT or Joint Development Team (for partnered Alliance programs) to develop and maintain the asset strategy and corresponding operational development plans in conjuction with TAU and commercial strategy, lifecycle management requirements, and evidence generation/publication needs. Program Execution Drives delivery of critical path activities to progress asset development. Identifies ways to optimize program execution without compromise to patients or compliance. Program Operational Excellence Demonstrates high level of expertise amongst peers and functions with the ablity to draw upon a deep knowledge of functional activities and plans . Able to directly assess cross-functional connectivity & risks based on experience. Ensures asset strategy and integrated development plan have a patient-centric focus, incorporates innovative approaches that are meaningful to patients, HCPs, regulators & payers, and adhere to the highest standards of operational excellence in drug development and life cycle management. Serves as facilitator and driver of GPT to ensure progress of asset development. This includes establishing meeting agendas in partnership with GPL, facilitating effective team discussions, driving to clear and timely team actions and decisions, holding team members accountable for action follow-through. Ensures team effectiveness through team health checks with development and appropriate follow-through on action plans to boost team productivity. Partners with the GPL and program finance lead to provide financial oversight of the program including global, cross-divisional budgets. Includes consolidation, vetting and prioritization of GPT spending to deliver critical path activities. Leadership Expected to take on a leadership role on program team by leveraging experience and expertise in influencing program strategy and operations. In addition to program specifc responsibilities, may work in franchise areas when responsibilities and impact are cross-program. Capable of standing-in to represent and implement strategic direction on key programs in the portifolio at the team, franchise and governance levels. Experienced working in a complex organization and demonstrated ability to influence, and work across functions and regions, at all levels without direct authority Demonstrate the ability to bring project teams to consensus while acknowledging both risks and benefits while maintaining best practies of team behaviors. Demonstrate extreme senstivity to team meeting facilitation striking the right balance speed and complexity in program team discussions. Expected to model R&D values and to be a positive influence to those around them. Expected to lead by example through accountability, peformance, and drive in a way that their efforts result in demonstrated accomplishment. Risk Management Leverages team members to proactively identify potential issues or obstacles and achieves resolution or plans contingencies. Identifies key content and controversies emerging on a team and serves to help navigate the complexities of reaching alignment and decision making. Follow issues through to resolution ensuring that all key stakeholders are informed of outcomes and program implications. Proactively addresses and removes barriers to program progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations (e.g., resources, performance). Provides clarity and direction in urgent or unexpected situations. Independently resolves complex issues and competing priorities that may impact achievement of goals, creates mitigation plans and drives to resolution. Communication and Reporting Manages scheduled and ad-hoc program status reporting, citing progress to program goals/KPIs, proactively identifying risk with planned mitigation(s), and providing rationale for timeline and budget variances. Participates in portfolio analyses to communicate program development progress, opportunities, and risks to Senior & Executive Management. Responsible for leading preparation efforts for governance engagement to support and drive asset objectives and deliverables.Facilitates relevant communications to appropriate stakeholders Non Product-related Considered a department–wide PM SME, driving cross-divisional alignment and continuous improvement activities. Takes leadership role in initiatives that have cross-functional or cross-divisional impact that are critical to the objectives of the Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU), Center of Operational Performance (CoOP), and/or global business objectives EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Education Bachelor’s Degree science or business-related field Advanced degree in science or business is preferred Minimum 10 years of strong pharmaceutical industry experience and drug development in all phases of development with significant experience within related functions Approximately 5-7 years program management experience leading complex pharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment Demonstrated ability to positively influence outcomes, key project decisions, and strategic problem-solving Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively to all levels of the organization including executive management Matrix program leadership and management skills are required Thorough knowledge of Therapeutic Area preferable Ability to influence and negotiate in a matrix environment to optimize development and address barriers Proactive risk management with ability to propose solutions and deliver appropriate mitigation plan Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with impact to provide appropriate context, articulate views, drive clarity, and address barriers to progress program development Ability to drive decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure Flexibility, tolerance and diplomacy to best manage change and differing opinions Experienced in maturing team AI/data fluency and enabling adoption through AI leadership, training, and community of practice approaches for GPMs and GPT leadership. Ability to work in a virtual setting/across time-zones, i.e., making effective use of communication tools (MS Teams, WebEx, telephone and video conferencing, etc.) Ability to inspire and motivate in a matrix and global, cross-geographical team Ability to work in a highly complex, multi-cultural, environment Excellent organizational skills A solid business background as well as excellent commercial understanding Highly effective presentation skills Experience with Microsoft Project Professional, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint & Word Fluent in English LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Project Management Professional certification with PMI preferred but not required PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May work on the computer for several hours at a time TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: May travel to the US, EU and Japan offices and other international locations. Approximately 10% travel is required. 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 This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. LI-JT1 Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 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. Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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