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Vice President, Global Program Leader (GPL) - Oncology, Solid Tumors

Vice President, Global Program Leader (GPL) - Oncology, Solid Tumors

BioSpaceBoston, MA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Vice President, Global Program Leader (GPL) – Oncology, Solid Tumors

Company : Takeda

Location : Cambridge, MA

Job Type : Full‑time, Executive

Job Overview

We are looking for a patient‑focused, innovation‑driven leader to join our team as a Vice President, Global Program Leader in Oncology, Solid Tumors. In this role you will be a vital contributor to Takeda’s mission of delivering better health and a brighter future to people worldwide.

Objectives

  • Develop and execute the global program strategy for oncology assets from discovery to market.
  • Own regulatory approval, launch, and global patient access for each asset.
  • Partner across functions to maximize asset value and streamline delivery.
  • Communicate, decide, and commit to joint decisions across the cross‑functional program team.

Key Skill Categories

  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Strategic Vision
  • Strong Analytical Credibility
  • Execution Skills
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Program Strategy, Activity Planning and Execution

  • Lead the program vision, strategy, goals, and long‑term plans.
  • Align cross‑functional, cross‑divisional project goals with Takeda strategies.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to GPTs and Takeda functions.
  • Report progress, risks, and critical path to TAU and executive management.
  • Evaluate new global program opportunities and support feasibility studies.
  • Fiscal Responsibility

  • Accountable for operating budgets, variance control, and financial objectives.
  • Resource and Issue Management

  • Allocate resources across projects and monitor risks.
  • Communicate issues to senior leadership and drive resolution.
  • Provide accurate status updates to enable prioritization.
  • Change Management

  • Respond to marketplace dynamics and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Maintain systems and KPIs for program performance.
  • Matrix Team Management

  • Provide matrix management and strategic leadership to cross‑functional team leads.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or MBA.
  • Minimum 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry with R&D and commercial operations experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of global, complex project experience including strategy and execution.
  • Strong matrix team management background.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific or business degree (desired).
  • Broad business / enterprise orientation.
  • Experience managing multiple global approvals.
  • Passion for developing future leaders.
  • Travel Requirements

  • Willingness to travel internationally; approximately 20‑25% travel.
  • Compensation and Benefits Summary

    Base salary range : $255,800 – $401,940. U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, health benefits, 401(k), and other standard benefits.

    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.

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