Associate Director, Patient Engagement, Experience and Recruitment

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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:The Clinical Recruitment and Engagement, Associate Director is responsible for leading patient recruitment strategies and enhancing engagement efforts for clinical trials. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports clinical teams to achieve recruitment objectives, contributing to Takeda's mission of bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.As a recognized expert within your business or function, you will:Possess comprehensive expertise in your discipline and broad knowledge across related areas.Excel at anticipating internal/external challenges, recommending improvements, and providing leadership and consultative expertise for a specific business, region or function.Shape company policies, solving unique, far-reaching problems affecting operations, disciplines, or other business units/functional areas/regions.Interact with equivalent-level managers and customer representatives, conducting briefings and technical meetings.Provide guidance in the most complex situations, lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best practice/quality resource.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Lead patient recruitment strategies for complex clinical trialsManage and evaluate vendor performance to align with clinical trial objectivesProvide expert advice and support to clinical teams to enhance recruitment effortsOversee multiple clinical studies to ensure compliance with regulatory standardsDevelop strategic plans for patient engagement and solve unique clinical operations problemsLead teams or projects, showcasing strong leadership and project management skillsEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Leads patient recruitment strategies, demonstrating advanced understanding and application in complex clinical trialsManages and evaluates vendor performance, ensuring alignment with clinical trial objectivesProvides expert advice and support to clinical teams, enhancing recruitment efforts and efficiencyOversees multiple clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standardsDevelops strategic plans for patient engagement, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skillsCommunicates effectively with various stakeholders, including clinical teams and vendorsLeads teams or projects, showcasing strong leadership and project management skillsSolves unique and far-reaching problems affecting clinical operationsEnsures adherence to regulatory and compliance standards in all recruitment activitiesAnalyzes recruitment data to inform strategic decisions and improve processesManages and engages stakeholders effectively, ensuring smooth operation and collaboration across functionsThis position is currently classified as “ remote” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Empowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.#LI-JV2Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe 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:Massachusetts - VirtualU.S. Base Salary Range:$154,400.00 - $242,550.00The 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 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 timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #LI-RemoteReference: R0187194