Team Assistant-Global Product & Launch Strategy

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Job Description

Team Assistant-Global Product & Launch StrategyTakeda PharmaceuticalCambridge, MAAbout the role:

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us in our Cambridge, MA office.

As the Team Assistant-Global Product & Launch Strategy (GPLS), Takeda's global commercial strategy organization focused on unlocking the full potential of Takeda's pipeline and global brands by building product strategies that bring transformative benefits to the lives of patients, you will be empowered to provide administrative support to the various leaders and teams within GPLS.

How you will contribute:

• In this role you will be responsible for providing administrative support for various leaders within GPLS including calendar management, travel arrangements including, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation where needed

• Perform routine administrative duties, involving contact with and exposure to confidential materials and information

• Demonstrate ability to draft basic correspondence / documents and proofs work to ascertain communication is clear in tone and error free

• Respond to requests for information from internal employees and external vendors in a timely manner

• Meeting Planning – logistics for team meetings, supporting agenda and meeting notes for team meetings

• Organization of offsite meetings, team events, receptions, large meetings, Congresses with team members

• Coordination with external vendors

• Book meeting rooms

• Arrange catering as necessary

• IT-related support

• Effectively manage expenses being conscientious on all spending, i.e., air travel, hotel bookings, office supplies, etc. and researching less expensive alternatives and following OPEX guidance

• Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite applications | Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• CONCUR | Expense reporting and travel system

• Ariba | Contract and office supply ordering - Attend trainings as necessary

• GEARS submissions | HSA compliant system

• Strengthen our culture and ways of working by building on our values Takeda-ism and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business

• Share best practices for socialization during COVID times

• Assist and create a cohesive team environment that includes working with all team members in respective departments or cross-functional in teams

• Attend courses that enhance technology skills

• Identify and attend internal and external events to enhance administrative skills

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GCED required

• A minimum of 6 years of office administration experience

• Fluency in English language (written and oral)

• Extensive working knowledge of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint and MS OUTLOOK

• Experience with expense reporting & Purchase order systems/software

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Requires strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple competing tasks and demands

• Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks of a different nature and have the ability to prioritize efficiently

• Must be able to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentiality

• You will be required to balance changing priorities, be focused, detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and able to prioritize tasks and make decisions in a timely manner.

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 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.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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