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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 in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

The Associate Director, PMO Project Management will support the Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Initiatives PMO by managing departmental and cross-functional strategic projects from initiation through execution. This role ensures projects are delivered effectively and aligned with GRA’s strategic priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support user adoption and communicate business impact through clear, compelling storytelling.

How you will contribute:

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned GRA initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.

• Apply project management best practices to drive execution, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.

• Collaborate with initiative sponsors, functional leads, and PMO leadership to define goals, success metrics, and deliverables.

• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support strategies that promote user adoption of new tools, processes, or systems introduced through GRA initiatives.

• Incorporate user feedback and experience considerations into project planning and execution.

• Contribute to the development of business cases and project charters, ensuring clarity of objectives, benefits, and resource needs.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and planning artifacts to support transparency and informed decision-making.

• Develop clear, concise communications that articulate project progress, outcomes, and business impact.

• Assist the PMO in crafting narratives that highlight the value of GRA initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes using PMO tools and templates.

• Provide regular updates to PMO leadership and contribute to strategic impact assessments.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

• Strong understanding of R&D drug development, with experience in regulatory affairs, clinical, or pharmacovigilance.

• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a regulated or global environment.

• 3+ years of experience in R&D Operations (regulatory, clinical, PV, etc.)

• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience supporting user adoption and change management is a plus.

• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.

• PMP or similar certification preferred.

• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans and deliverables.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholder groups and facilitating alignment.

• Storytelling and Communication: Capable of crafting clear narratives to convey project value and outcomes.

• Project Management: Proficient in managing complex projects and competing prior