Senior Manager, Business Operations Oncology

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Sr Manager Business Operations in our Cambridge office.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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 :

The Senior Manager, Business Operations, will lead the Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit (OTAU) with end-to-end oversight of OTAU Healthcare Provider (HCP) contracts, sponsorship agreements and external research requests.

The Senior Manager is accountable for the effective operation of the OTAU HCP contracts ecosystem : from coordinating with key business partners on policy and process, to ensuring each contract is routed efficiently and compliantly through Takeda's internal approvals and processing systems, to training and monitoring junior staff.

The Senior Manager effectively represents OTAU's interests in contract-related workstreams and change initiatives led by partner functions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Serves as the OTAU lead on all HCP-related workstreams and committees, taking full responsibility for all tools and processes generating out of these bodies and affecting OTAU HCP contracting agility, including escalating risks when necessary.
• Tracks and reports on contracting completion metrics, and escalates gaps or delays to be swiftly addressed.
• Trains and mentors junior members of the OTAU Business Operations team to ensure business continuity and to provide opportunities for career development.
• Works closely with clinical scientists to ensure they locate and partner with HCP’s most value-add to their programs.
• Advises internal OTAU contract requestors on contracting elements, including Fair Market Rate, based on past partnership data.
• Develops resources for internal OTAU use that facilitate the OTAU contracting process such as instructions, intake forms and FAQs.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to key stakeholders, as needed, to educate on the contracting and transactions process.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with key business partners including Legal, Ethics & Compliance (E&C), and the Oncology Business Unit and the Oncology Drug Discovery Unit.
• Develops and maintains strong networks with other contracting members in similar roles, adopting their best practices and introducing them to the OTAU environment.
• Oversees the execution of HCP and Healthcare Organization (HCO) contracts for OTAU.
• Facilitates compliance with HCP & HCO-related requests through internal systems.
• Collaborates with OTAU team members and other business partners, including the External Business Management (EBM) team, to manage vendor and transaction issues.

This includes Ariba Vendor Registration, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), purchase order (PO) requests, invoice handling, monthly accruals, and payment confirmations.

• Manages sponsorship requests, including routing through appropriate review and approval channels, ensuring compliance and maintaining proper documentation.
• Assists with preclinical oncology research (PCOR) contracts from external parties.
• Assembles and leads teams for change initiatives, as needed.
• Develops and continuously maintains contract tracking systems to precisely fit the needs of OTAU stakeholders, business partners and oversight bodies.
• Collaborates with study teams and clinical operations to support DMC’s. Responsibilities include addressing conflicts of interest (COIs), handling contract requests, obtaining meeting approvals, confirming payments, and executing renewals for contracts as needed.
• Engages in R&D training and information sessions relevant to the role.
• Utilizes tools such as Smartsheet, OneNote, HCP Database, and SharePoint sites to enhance visibility across activities.
• Participates in other Business Operations activities as assigned.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

• Bachelor’s degree, with Masters degree preferred in related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong PC literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hybrid working arrangements require a minimum of 8 days per month on-site Takeda campus presence, with additional days as required.
• Minimal travel (beyond Takeda site) as required for the work, primarily for meetings.

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.

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

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 : Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range : $133,000.00 - $209,000.00

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 : Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Worker Type : Employee

Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

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