Senior Manager, Publishing and Submission Management

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

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• Assists in building effective relationships with external publishing vendors/contractors and software providers as appropriate to facilitate effective processing of the regulatory submission workload.
• Provides support in assuring adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assists in developing and maintaining operational strategies for improving Publishing systems/ processes for the efficient publishing and archiving of regulatory submissions
• Maintains fluency with regulatory agency submission, publishing and validation standards to ensure compliant, valid dossiers in core regions and emerging markets.
• Contributes to decisions making on administrative and operational matters and ensures the publishing team effectively achieves its objectives.
• Maintains an expert, current knowledge of validated systems.
• Represents the company at relevant industry forums and/or software user groups.
• Collaborates with other departments to identify, investigate, and implement new business opportunities.
• When necessary and appropriate, steps in for or lends assistance to direct and indirect reports to help drive results and achieve objectives.
• performance management, corrective action, and compensation administration
• Good leadership skills including changes management, people development, strategic thinking and influencing
• Ability to manage team resources to ensure attainment of department objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory publishing and electronic document management systems
• Ability to manage multiple customer interfaces and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Effective skills in delivering/ overseeing/ evolving user facing publishing services
• Ability to manage operational responsibilities across disciplines and multiple regions/countriesMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Discipline such as Life Sciences or Health Care Professions (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) or related discipline; Advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with 6 years of hands-on global regulatory submissions management and publishing experience.
  • Master knowledge of regulatory procedures and a wider understanding of patient safety and commercial registration status.
  • Expert working experience of CTAs, INDs, orphan drug applications (ODA), CTD dossiers for MAAs, national submissions, MRP/DCP and centralized procedures. Including post marketing submissions such as variations, renewals, labeling etc.
  • Significant experience in global drug development and in R&D operations or related field, leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
  • Experience with supporting and leading successful delivery of projects (pipeline, business improvement, and/or change management projects) as well as Demonstrated experience driving change / transformation projects
  • Understanding of relationship management with demonstrated experience in partnering in large scale situations
  • Business analytics experience and innovative thinking in order to drive insights into operations and change management and support strategic sourcing decisions.What Takeda can offer you:
    • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
    • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
    • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
    • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
    • Family Planning Support
    • Flexible Work Paths
    • Tuition reimbursementMore 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.Base Salary Range: $ 130,200-$186,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.This position is currently classified as "remote" 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.#RM-LIEEO 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.LocationsMassachusetts - VirtualWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time#LI-Remote

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