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Job Description

Medical Writing Technology Lead

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Medical Writing Technology Lead, based remotely.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. 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.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

As a Medical Writing Technology Lead working on the Medical Writing team, you will be empowered to provide leadership and expertise for Medical Writing technology strategy and initiatives to address business objectives.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Defining and ensuring support is provided for Medical Writing systems
• Partners with key business users and IT to provide support for intended use of systems
• Supports definition and implementation of business processes

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide expert solutions, customer service, and troubleshooting with Microsoft SharePoint and the Microsoft Power platform
• Create/maintain automated workflows with applicable software application
• Support day to day operations of the team's process and integration via business process analysis
• Assist with computer system validation activities like creating user requirements, test scripts and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Create, and design dashboard by translating business requirements into technical requirements to implement Business Intelligence (BI) solutions
• Help visualize and develop a strategy for coming years regarding technology and solutions required to further automate writing, editing, and quality control activities

• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
• Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing
• Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace
• Effectively represent Takeda in high-level negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Collaborates with business users and IT to identify and select technology solutions
• Ensures training of staff to optimally use technologies
• Delegates appropriate tasks to staff members and contractors to maximize effectiveness of the organization.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of the organization with strong negotiation skills
• Experience with Javascript, XML, JSON, Data Warehouses is preferred
• Knowledge of Sharepoint and various BI/Analytics tools like Qlik Sense, Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and complete tasks and make deadlines
• Experience with technology selection and implementations strongly desired

Base Salary Range: $102,000-$146,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

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

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
• 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

Empowering Our People to Shine

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