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Job Description

Associate Director – Lead E&C Transparency Operations

Lexington, MA

Hybrid

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Ethics & Compliance (E&C) focuses on what the organization needs by ensuring

Ethical behaviour plays a fundamental role in risk mitigationBeing a forward-thinking leader in risk identification and mitigationBuilding a modern function supporting achievement of Takeda’s Vision 2025

E&C will respond rapidly to changing environment and business needs, it is close to the market, and encourages ethical behaviour in line with Takeda’s values. By working in an agile manner E&C ensures the balance between stable structures, governance, processes and systems, and dynamic approaches to delivering innovative solutions to appropriately manage our risks.

E&C commits to

Act as role model for Takeda's values, ethics and values-based decision making, fostering this mindset in clients, partners and teamEnable the organization to take decisions which are ethical and in line with our priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and BusinessCollaborate across all E&C teams and partner with stakeholders in BU / BF to embed ethics and compliance as part of the way everyone works at Takeda

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transparency

Lead USBU Ethics & Compliance (E&C) efforts to manage and enhance the US Transparency Operations capabilityAct as the business owner of the Transparency system; serve as primary liaison with the system vendor and Takeda IT support teamProgram manage issues, exceptions data remediation and system enhancement requestsLead data collection efforts for Federal and State Transparency reports as well as State Sales Rep and Marketing Disclosure Reports (Nevada, Washington DC, etc.)Prepare, confirm and submit  all  required  State and  Federal  Transparency-related Reports / Disclosures and FDA Samples reportMonitor for Federal and State transparency-related limits, caps, and restrictionsCreate a cadence for performing monitoring, remediation and analytics (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)Manage the development and implementation of business processes, data taxonomy, and data collection designs and methods that will enable Takeda to support current and future Federal and State disclosure reporting requirementsCommunicate transparency-initiative status, progress, and data analytics on a regular basis to stakeholders both across the US region and the companyDevelop data analysis and monitoring mechanisms to test, validate, trend, and understand transparency dataTrain and manage internal and external users of the Transparency system, including management of third-party vendors who submit data feedsCollaborate cross functionally within the USBU, across the US region and across the company regarding the Transparency program, requirements as well as process improvement areas identified through monitoring, execution and analyticsManage the Transparency operations team members

CAPABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of Federal and State Transparency Laws and related restrictionsAbility to work with data, databases and reporting platformsProficient in PowerBI or Tableau, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent written/verbal communication, analytical and presentation skillsCapability to lead and facilitate discussions with senior leaders within a business unitDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environmentConsistently demonstrates the ability to deliver resultsAble to work and deliver on deadlines while managing multiple projects and priorities effectivelyAbility to rapidly assimilate to new functional scope responsibilitiesStrong customer-service skills while interacting with all levels of management, field sales, marketing, marketing and sales vendors and partnersUnderstanding of how to translate transparency data into insights, actionable process, policy, SOP, and/or system improvements

EXPERIENCE

8+ years of legal, compliance or commercial experience, of which at least 5 years in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry in a U.S. Transparency-related roleExperience leading teams and managing vendorsProven ability to work successfully with others and collaborate with cross functional areas to identify needs, provide guidance, and communicate solutionsBachelor’s degree requiredExperience with laws, regulations and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry including, but not limited to, OIG and PhRMA guidelines, healthcare standard operating procedures, anti-bribery laws

What Takeda can offer you:

Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and VisionFinancial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution PlanHealth & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screeningsGenerous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysCommunity Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributionsFamily Planning SupportFlexible Ways of WorkingTuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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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:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

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

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time