Operations Project Lead, Trial Operations Data - Alta Petens

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

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• Manage the trial operations data transformation for clinical trial management system(s) to support Takeda R&D's vision to create a development engine and ecosystem that provides optimal operational data control and quality in a predictable, automated & cost-effective way
• Help lead multi-faceted business process mapping to inform future-state trial operations data flow and system and architecture design; Work with other leaders to ensure business impact is well-understood and accounted for within broader future fit development workstreams
• Support the selection and implementation of trial operations data vendors, systems, platforms, and tools to support a transformed global data program
• Help define and embed appropriate quality oversight and governance tools and processes throughout data program in accordance with R&D policies
• Lead the clinical trial management system(s) data transformation team and serve as a key representative for the operational data ecosystem
• Engage with stakeholders for all systems, data models and tools within operational data ecosystem
• Help facilitate the transition plans from former state to transformed state and contribute to future-state processes
• Serve as a leader within Takeda and outside of Takeda with vendors and partners
• Help shape the strategic vision for long-term delivery innovation
• Communicate challenges and successes within project groups
• Leverage strong leadership and interpersonal skills in managing analyst teams.CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:Strategic Planning and Execution:
  • Helps develop and reach trial operations data goals, priorities, plans and schedules.
  • Engages with leadership and analysis teams to ensure transformational impactFiscal Responsibility:
    • Manages and reports expenditures, being cognizant of variance between budgeted and actual expenditures of time, dollars, and personnel while meeting overall Takeda financial objectives.Resource and Issue Management:
      • Helps manage internal and external resources (people, information, technologies, time, and capital) within the operational data team
      • Proactively identifies project issues before they arise and develops contingency plans; communicates project-related issues to Trial Operations Data LeadChange Management:
        • Supports strategies for effecting change, controlling change, and helping people to adapt to change.Matrix Team Management:
          • Provides strategic and tactical leadership across the clinical trial management systems/operational data projectsDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
            • Executes R&D leadership with background in clinical trial execution and operational data systems, processes and reportingLeadership:
              • Inspires, motivates and drives results
              • Communicates clearly, persuasively conveying both ideas and data, verbally and in writingDecision-making and Autonomy:
                • Provides input to highly complex decisions that impact overall trial operational data management and R&D
                • Seeks diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
                • Incorporates feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless executionInteraction:
                  • Effectively represents program in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
                  • Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with other interfacing Takeda functionsInnovation:
                    • Recommends, influences and implements organizational change and continuous innovation
                    • Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business.
                    • Serves as a role model, demonstrating respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovationComplexity:
                      • Works in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
                      • Recognizes broad, enterprise level perspectiveEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
                        • Advanced degree with 7+ years experience in data-related field and experience in pharmaceutical industry or health related field
                        • Experience with identifying and implementing organization-wide initiatives, standards, and processes
                        • Experience within clinical trial execution and clinical trial lifecycle
                        • Strong experience in process development management, inspection readiness, and clinical trial systems such as TMF and CTMS; Experience with Veeva Vault Clinical Platforms desired
                        • Solid understanding of system development lifecycle requirements and of US CFR, GCP and ICH
                        • Experience working in Cloud Computing environments (ex AWS, Azure, etc.)
                        • Strong leadership skills with wide range of global R&D stakeholders
                        • Tolerance of ambiguity and willingness to work through complex issues
                        • Ability to work with global internal and external partners to achieve desired goals
                        • Ability to develop solutions to complex issues and challenges
                        • Promotes teamwork while working through solutions#LI-KD1This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.EEO 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.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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