Takeda · 15 hours ago
Senior Director, GRA Initiatives Project Management Office
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $327K/yr
12+ years expTakeda is a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. The Senior Director, GRA Initiatives PMO leads a team responsible for managing key regulatory projects that support Takeda’s strategic priorities, providing strategic direction for high-impact initiatives and fostering collaboration across functions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the GRA PMO team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure excellence in project execution and process improvement
Serve as the primary liaison to the GRA Leadership Team, driving priority setting, goal alignment, and strategic planning
Oversee the full portfolio of GRA PMO initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory strategy, operational goals, and enterprise transformation
Establish and continuously improve PMO frameworks, tools, and methodologies to support consistent, scalable, and transparent project delivery
Guide the development and execution of business cases for GRA initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivery of meaningful business value
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth within the PMO
Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and change management across GRA and partner organizations
Champion user adoption and communication strategies that clearly articulate the impact of GRA initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor initiative performance, risks, and outcomes; report progress to senior leadership and recommend course corrections as needed
Represent the GRA PMO in enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with 8+ years in regulatory affairs or R&D operations
Proven track record of leading PMO functions and driving strategic change
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Experience in global drug development and regulatory strategy
PMP or equivalent certification
Strategic Leadership Ability to set vision and direction for the PMO aligned with GRA and enterprise goals
Organizational Influence Skilled in engaging senior leaders and driving consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Talent Development Commitment to mentoring and growing high-performing teams
Storytelling & Communication Proficient in crafting compelling narratives to convey strategic value and impact
Project & Portfolio Management Expertise in managing complex portfolios and ensuring delivery excellence
Change Leadership Ability to lead organizational change and foster adoption of new initiatives
Business Acumen Strong understanding of regulatory affairs and enterprise strategy
Analytical Thinking Capable of synthesizing data and insights to inform decision-making
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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