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Job Description

Associate Director, Leader Development USBU Enterprise

Takeda Pharmaceutical

USA-MA-Virtual

About the role:

A dynamic and visionary individual is sought to join our organization as a highly engaged member of the USBU Enterprise Leader Development Team.  This team is a part of US Commercial Learning and Development (CL&D) which is part of the Commercial Operations and Business Solutions (COBS) function.  The Associate Director of USBU Leadership Development designs and executes the US leadership development curriculum.  This includes contributing to a robust cross-functional needs assessment, design and implementation of curricula that support excellence in current and future USBU People Leaders (Sales & Non-Sales).  The broad client scope of this role includes aspiring managers through to Director and VP roles within USBU.  The Associate Director is responsible for the creation, execution and evaluation of specific aspects of leadership development programming. This role partners closely with the Director of USBU Leader Development to execute on continuous improvement and robust program and performance impact measures. Programs will effectively instill Takeda leadership principles and values, coaching/mentoring skills, and identify trends in the evolution of work that affect high performing leadership roles.

How you will contribute:

• Responsible for the execution of Takeda’s USBU Leadership programming curriculum for aspiring, 1st & 2nd line, executive and high potential leaders.

• Provides recommendations, solutions and partnership to Directors and Vice Presidents of USBU businesses on the strategy and tactical improvements for leadership.

• Ensures that the content of programming aligns with business goals and HR strategy through assessment of current and future development gaps using performance/needs analysis, 180/360 feedback, Internal Advisory groups and partnership with USBU Leadership.

• Delivers and coaches leaders and executives in the outcomes of 180/360 feedback instruments.  Supports the creation of individual development plans.

• Demonstrates active listening to stakeholder input to ensure ongoing initiatives meet/exceed stakeholder needs (competency, culture, leadership values).

• Engage stakeholders and co-create content to drive leadership performance.

• Follows a values-based approach to leadership education and development, based on Takeda-sim, Takeda leader values and general leadership principles.

• Execute plans using contemporary learning approaches, designing and implementing long-term programs focused on a combination of formal instruction, experiential learning, coaching, and development experiences.

• Partners seamlessly with the Field Leadership and Development organization to ensure synergy and standardization of key leadership initiatives.

• Monitors and measures effectiveness of all phases of the USBU Leadership Training Program and utilizes compiled facts and data to make appropriate modifications where necessary.

• Identifies and customizes content with external vendors and consultants to augment development initiatives to bring high quality services and materials to meet program needs.

• Effectively manages assigned budget to effectively operationalize development and learning strategies.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Required:  

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Business discipline or Human Resources preferred)

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of