Senior Manager, Clinical Program Quality and Excellence (Oncology)

With theguidanceof Head of Clinical Program Quality, TAU, defines and implements a risk-based program audit strategy, ensuring communication of significant quality and compliance risks to key stakeholders and Management andappropriateandtimelyinvestigations and mitigations are in place.

Leads the clinical pre-approval inspection (PAI) readiness programs, the management of the inspection and the response and follow-up activities. Ensures that any inspection risks are well-communicated and mitigated. These inspections include both sponsor and investigator sites.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

ProvideexpertiseinGCP compliance interpretation, consultation, training, and recommendationsto assigned program teamsandleadership

Developand implementprogram-specific risk-based audit and compliance strategy andmanageaudits of sites,clinical trial delivery,documents, databases,vendorsor internal systems in compliance withGCPand Takeda policies and procedures. Audits require advanced auditing skills and may involve technically complex assignments.

Assess impact of audit findingsand other identified compliance risks tosubject safety, data integrity, and business operationsand escalate compliance risks to CPMQ management.

Ensureauditreports and corrective actions are developed and completed within timelines mandated in internal procedures

Facilitateinvestigations intosignificant quality issues,scientificmisconductand serious breach of GCP;facilitateidentification ofroot causeand development ofappropriate correctiveand preventiveactions;track actions and confirm effectiveness;ensure reporting of potential or confirmed violations to regulatory authorities.

Assistwith management ofGCPhealth authorityinspections;lead clinical development teams in preparation for announced inspections and provide GCPcompliance technical support during inspections of investigator sites and Takeda.Facilitateappropriateandtimelyinspectionresponsesandfollow-up actions.

Collaborate withQualityCompliance and Systemsteamtoidentifyand mitigate GCP quality and compliance issues withpotential impact across multiple compounds,Takedasites, or functional groups.

Analyse,report, and presentmetrics for assignedprogramstodevelopment teams and CPMQmanagement;recommend any required actionsand monitor implementation.

Escalatesystemicand/or criticalproblemsand recommendappropriate solutionstoseniormanagement for immediate and long-term resolution

PerformadditionalGCPrelatedactivitiesuponrequest by CPMQ management

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

BS/BArequired; Advanced Degree preferred.

Minimumof 7yearsofexperience in the pharmaceutical,biotechnologyor related health careindustry.

Minimum5 years of GCP-related Quality Assuranceor relevant clinical trialexperience.

Extensive knowledge and/or awareness ofICH GCP R2andapplicable globalregulationsand guidance for clinical development

Advanced knowledge in the conduct and reporting of audits and the translation of findings into corrective actions plans that mitigate risks to the company, to safety and data integrity.

Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and ability to think and act quickly toidentifycreative solutions to complex problems

Effectivetechnical writingskills; able to write quality positions, audit reports, and procedures.

Excellent communication skillswith ability to negotiate and influencewithout authorityin a matrix environment

Strong judgment, projectmanagementand decision-making skills; able to manage multiple projects and demanding timelines

Superiorattention to detail and ability to analyse complex data

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

GCP Quality Assurance registration/certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Routine demands of an office-basedenvironment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel to various meetings and/or audits, including overnight trips. Some international travel may berequired.

Requires approximately 30% travel.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

USA - MA - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

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.

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Locations

USA - MA - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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