Director, Preclinical CRO Strategic Outsourcing
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused,
innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to
shine? Join us as a Director, Preclinical CRO Strategic Outsourcing
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.Objective / Purpose: The Research Strategy and Operations
function is responsible for integrating scientific acumen with
business analytics and processes to deliver clear business plans,
operational excellence and portfolio progression for the Takeda
Research pipeline.The Director of Preclinical CRO Management will
provide strategic oversight and relationship management of Contract
Research Organizations (CROs) to enhance operational efficiencies
and expand research capabilities, thereby supporting drug discovery
programs. This role is crucial in shaping the strategic planning,
vendor sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and monitoring of both
business and scientific performance of strategic CRO partners.We
are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to
oversee our early discovery chemistry-focused activities that are
outsourced to CROs. The ideal candidate will have a strong
background in organic/medicinal chemistry and experience in
managing external partnerships with CROs. This role will be
critical in ensuring the successful execution of chemistry projects
that align with Takeda's strategic objectives.Accountabilities: - -
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- Provide leadership, management and oversite for Strategic
Outsourcing and Contract Research Organization (CRO) management to
support Takeda Research projects, ensuring alignment with
organizational goals, and to ensure teams are enabled with strong,
fit-for-purpose external synthetic chemistry resources to support
small molecule activities.
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members and provide a support
structure to create highly efficient, impactful teams.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with key CROs partners that
are aligned with long-term Research objectives and innovation
goals.
- Focus on building relationships that go beyond transactional
interactions to create collaborative environments that foster
mutual growth and learning.
- Conduct CRO site qualification visits and select CROs based not
only on operational capabilities but also on their strategic
alignment with the company's vision, their ability to innovate, and
their reputation in the industry.
- Consider the strategic geographical locations, therapeutic area
expertise, and technological advancements of CROs in the selection
process.
- Integrate CROs into the strategic planning processes, ensuring
that their capabilities are fully leveraged in the company's drug
discovery efforts.
- Establish and maintain high-level executive connections between
the company and the CRO to ensure open lines of communication and
to strengthen the strategic relationship.
- Regularly engage in strategic discussions to align on
expectations, share insights, and update on shifts in the industry
landscape or company direction.
- Evaluate CRO performance on operational metrics like timeliness
and budget adherence as well as fit to evolving Research and
disease area strategies.
- Proactively identify strategic risks associated with
outsourcing to CROs, including intellectual property issues,
dependency risks, and alignment with long-term goals.
- Develop strategies to mitigate these risks while fostering an
environment of trust and mutual benefit.
- Work with CROs to understand their development plans and how
these align with the company's future needs.Education &
Competencies:
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or
related field preferred but may not be required based on industrial
experience in a Pharma/Biotech R&D setting. Advanced degree
(Ph.D. preferred) in Chemistry or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or
biotechnology industry with significant exposure to CRO management
and oversite of outsourced chemistry projects.
- Solid knowledge in chemistry related activities in CRO (organic
synthesis, characterization, library management, in vitro
pharmacology based screening, safety and pharmacokinetics related
screening, etc.) management and oversight and has a solid
foundation on the operational support needed to advance
discovery.
- Has strong leadership skills and acumen and the ability to
manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with
proven track record of strategic planning and execution in a
research environment.
- Deep understanding of drug discovery processes and Takeda
therapeutic areas.
- Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically and
creatively to drive innovation and business growth.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to
prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.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 lawThis
position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with
Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy. -#LI-JT1Takeda Compensation
and Benefits SummaryWe 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,
MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$169,400.00 - $266,200.00The 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 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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