Legal Change Management Lead

About the role:

The Change Management Lead (Associate Director) is responsible for delivering enterprise‑level change management for Global Legal, Ethics & Compliance. The role ensures major initiatives are successfully adopted by leading overall change strategy, managing communications, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating training efforts.

How you will contribu

• te:Lead change management work across the organization including communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption planni
• ng.Accountable for driving adoption and sustained use of new processes, technologies, and ways of working across the Funct
• ionDevelop and maintain the Function’s enterprise change management standar
• ds.Lead change strategy for major initiatives including technology, process, and operating model chang
• es.Define the change vision, objectives, and success measures for the Function’s key initiatives (e.g., CLM rollout, matter management, eBilling, knowledge management, playbooks, intake, case/workflow management, or reporting enhancement
• s).Build an integrated change roadmap across multiple initiatives to avoid fatigue and conflicting messages across the Functi
• on.Establish the case for change (risk reduction, cycle-time, cost control, consistency, better stakeholder experienc
• e).Manage Function-wide communications channels including town halls, newsletters, and leadership messagi
• ng.Build stakeholder alignment and provide coaching to senior Function leade
• rs.Monitor adoption metrics, feedback, and sentiment to ensure successful reinforcement across the Functi
• on.Partner with L&D to integrate training and with PMO to embed adoption into delivery plans for Function progra
• ms.Create and manage communication programs—newsletters, town halls, annual reports, GC leadership communications, team all‑han
• ds.Embed a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improveme

nt.


Minimum Requirements/Qualifica

• tions:8 years leading change in a corporate function for process, technology or organizational transformations and initia
• tives.Hands-on experience leading change for systems like CLM, case/workflow/risk management, AI technologies, eBilling, eDiscovery, knowledge management, and intake portals (or comparable platforms used to support the Func
• tion).Ability to influence senior functional leaders without direct auth
• ority.Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and facilitation s
• kills.Comfort handling resistance in high-pressure, high-autonomy cul
• tures.Executive-ready writing (clear, precise, low-jargon) and live presentation
• skillsDefines adoption KPIs and ties them to outcomes (cycle time, compliance, cost, data qu
• ality)Uses system analytics (usage data), surveys, and qualitative feedback
• loopsStrong project/program management fundamentals (planning, RAID logs, dependency tra
• cking)Able to run multiple workstreams and coordinate with PMs, project owners, or DD&T pa

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More a

bout 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-changi

ng 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 th

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