Manager, Contracts & Transactions, Operational Excellence

Join Takeda as a Manager, Contracts & Transactions, Operational Excellence in our Cambridge, MA office. As a patient-focused, innovation-driven company, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration, Contract Law, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar complex regulatory environment
• Knowledge of contract law principles and best practices in contract negotiation and drafting
• Understanding of risk management principles as applied to procurement contracts
• Proven track record of independently accomplishing tasks from initiation through close out, including proactive follow-up with stakeholders to ensure completion
• Knowledge and comfortable with information technology applications including but not limited to Ariba, ServiceNow and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and SharePoint
• Understanding of Healthcare Compliance, including U.S. Federal Sunshine Act, and general contracting processes and systems
• Ability to effectively manage projects and contracts in a global matrix/team environment
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives
• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation