Executive Coordinator, R&D Regional and Business Operations

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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as an Executive Coordinator where you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President of R&D Regional and Business Operations and administrative support for the function. As part of the R&D Regional and Business Operations team, you will report to the Head of the organization.

How you will contribute:

• Manage specialty documents and correspondence, including letters, reports, emails, presentations, memos, faxes, etc.
• Review documents and proofread work for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensure document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
• Arrange travel; complete expense reports promptly.
• Collect, review, analyze, interpret, enter, and format accurate data into the intranet, spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic tools.
• Work and communicate with internal and external customers; direct people to the appropriate resources.
• Research solutions and responds to email and phone inquiries with minimal input from the direct supervisor; work with all levels of employees throughout the company.
• Prepare documentation for payment of vendors, consultants, and suppliers; submit documentation and enter the request for payments into the accounting system; approve transactions; respond to inquiries from accounts payable and payees.
• Gather input for budgets; track and update budget forecasts; prepare reports for the department summarizing budget status.
• Use strong PC literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to track, analyze, document, and report data.
• Schedule meetings, calls, and other interactions based on the priorities of the leader and/or function.
• Initiate, develop, lead, and participate in improvement processes; participate in resulting process improvements.
• Understand the structure of the organization and develop a strong network across departments; draw on a network to answer questions, solve problems, and complete responsibilities.
• Demonstrate confidentiality in the execution of all responsibilities.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required. Associate's degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 a company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

More 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.

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

Base Salary Range: $63,700.00 to $91,000.00, based on the candidate's 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.

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time