By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice (https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and Terms of Use (https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/) . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** **_Objective / Purpose:_** + Responsible for line management of assigned Takeda Site Budgeting and Contracting (SB&C) staff, as well as defining, developing, and delivery of the Site Budgeting and Contracting plan and directives in APAC. + Responsible for oversight of project deliverables of FSP + Provide guidance to staff and oversee the SB&C processes in Asia including site budget setup, negotiation parameters and escalation management. + Directly support priority or highly complex projects through the SB&C process. + Champion the creation and implementation of innovative processes, methodologies, data and technologies that will ensure ongoing delivery of valued SB&C Services. **_Accountabilities:_** + Responsible for line management, mentoring, and development of assigned Takeda SB&C staff + Partners with CRO's, Clinical Operations teams, and TAU partners to improve overall SB&C metrics and implement processes + Provides guidance, oversight, and training to the SB&C team delivering activities in support of Clinical Programs, including data and methodologies to drive global budget and contracting strategies, site start up planning, and modeling + Ensure consistent standards are applied to the SB&C process across project portfolios and support continuous improvement activities while developing and implementing TA-aligned strategies / approaches + Drives the creation and implementation of innovative solutions to improve processes and accelerate SB&C negotiations and site start up timelines + Agrees to deliverables on a country and site-level basis with the CRO and monitor adherence to these. + Promptly recognize and remediate potential delays, and escalate non-performance as needed. + Develop resourcing plan to ensure achievement of SB&C tasks aligned to site start up timelines. + Serves as point of escalation and assist in resolution of issues identified by Takeda or CRO staff during the start up process + Act as a role model for Takeda’s values **_Education & Competencies:_** + _BS degree or international equivalent, advanced degree preferred_ + _Extensive experience (≥ 8 years) in clinical research site contracting and budgeting with evidence of increasing responsibility within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor._ + _More than 5 years of direct responsibility in site budgeting and contracting oversight and/or negotiation._ + _Experience in line management and working in a matrix environment_ + _Expertise with leading edge trial optimization vendors, tools, and methods_ + _Proficiency with software models and database structures_ + _Expertise in principles driving SB&C tasks and site start up strategies within APAC_ + _Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required_ + _Ability to strongly demonstrate, interpret, explain, represent, and drive unbiased data insights into SB&C tasks globally_ **Locations** Singapore, Singapore **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time