Takeda Pharmaceutical: Statistical Programmer, Sr Manager

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Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

Join us as a Senior Manager, Statistical Programming in our Cambridge, MA 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.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:Takeda SQS is looking to add individuals to our team that are team oriented, collaborative, strong understanding of the statistical programming function, exceptional leaders and innovators.

Takeda is a global, values-based, R& D-driven, top 10 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.To attract and retain the very best talent, we in Takeda SQS are open to flexible or remote working for some roles.

Such roles will have a connection to a Takeda R& Dcenter.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Leads statistical programming activities across multiple studies (or across a compound) and related oversight activities ensuring quality and timelinessContributes to asset level strategiesIndependently completes tasks and prioritizationEngages cross functionally to progress tasks with proven influencing skillsContributes to and/or leads process improvement initiativesExhibits existing internal and external presence on topics of interest CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:Effectively drives and influences project teams towards objectives while enabling and making decisionsCombines strong general knowledge of technical and programming methods with applied experience to complete tasks and mentor more junior staffLeads non-project initiatives across statistical programmingDemonstrates advanced knowledge of CDISC standards, medical terminology, clinical trial methodologies, and FDA/ICH regulationsLeads and organizes programming activities for assigned clinical studies and projects DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:Technical/Functional (Line) ExpertiseComprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and statistical programming (e.G., clinical development, the prescription drug distribution process, etc) LeadershipDemonstrated ability to work and influence across functions, regions and culturesExcellent communicator, able to convey both complex ideas and data, verbally and in writingProven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within the companyAbility to distill complex technical programming ideas in simple comprehensible terms in order to influence decisions and outcomesEmbraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset Decision-makingand AutonomyRecommends strategic decisions that impact the statistical programming functionAccountable for statistical programming decision making within study levelParticipates in initiatives that seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions InteractionEffectively understands the changing external and internal environmentAble to effectively implement R& Ds partnership strategy as it applies to statistical programmingBuilds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions, including but not limited to statistics, data management, clinical operations, medical directors InnovationComfortable challenging the status quo and proposing forward thinking innovative solutionsImplements new ways of working utilizing a wide variety of software (e.G.

SAS, R, Python)Proposes and embeds ideas around innovative solutions, and leverages new ways to accelerate existing milestones ComplexityAble to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexityPossesses requisite deep expertise of statistical programming and computing environments Able to see and understand broader, enterprise level perspective and impact to statisitical programmingExhibits awareness and relevance of best practices related to data sharingProvides input regarding standardization and programming of novel data types (including real world evidence, personalized medicine, and wearable devices) as part of a larger digital strategy EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: MS with ~6+ years of industry related experience.BS with ~8+ years of industry related experience.Experience leading business process transformations and organizational culture change as well as contributing to programming expertise on programs with complex business deliverablesOperational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with significant direct exposure to clinical developmentHealth care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution PlanTuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributionsHealth & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screeningsGenerous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysCommunity Outreach Programs Empowering Our People to Shine Discover more at takedajobs.Com No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

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