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Job Description

Digital Communications and Change Lead

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.

In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.

At Takeda we unite in diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead and shape large-scale Change Management initiatives, where you will apply your expertise to support people through complex transformations, ensure effective stakeholder alignment, and provide leadership coaching. You will manage a team to deliver high-impact results, contribute to departmental goals, and apply solid knowledge of industry best practices to help Takeda realize the full value of its strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Change and Communication Service Delivery

Lead Change Initiatives: Coordinate and oversee change and communication services for digital technology implementations.Effectiveness Tracking: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change initiatives using standard KPIs and metrics.Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with communications team members to ensure a seamless user experience.

Training and Development

Training Execution: Implement training strategies, including material development and effectiveness tracking.Team Collaboration: Partner with training team members to optimize training delivery and user experience.Curriculum Development: Assist in developing training curriculum and conducting Training Needs Assessments.

Change Management Execution

Change Identification and Mitigation: Identify and address organizational, process, system, and data changes.Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to refine change and communication methods.Adoption Promotion: Facilitate communications and engagement activities to enhance change adoption.

Project Management

Project Planning: Develop and manage project plans, including milestones, status tracking, and reporting.Resource Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight to ensure successful execution of project activities.Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with change initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

Improvement Implementation: Apply continuous improvement strategies using lessons learned and user feedback.Community Participation: Engage in OCM community activities to foster internal collaboration and capability building.Method Enhancement: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine change and communication methodologies.

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Proficiency: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate change messages effectively.Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful change management.Cultural Sensitivity: Work effectively within multi-cultural teams, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.

Technical Skills

Tool Proficiency: Utilize change management tools and methodologies to facilitate organizational change.IT Competency: Demonstrate solid IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.Innovation: Encourage innovative approaches to change management and communication practices.

Skills & Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s in related specialization area (e.g. Change Management, Communications, Business Administration) is essential6+ years of experience in Change Management in a global setting preferably in an IT functionExperience in managing change in a diverse data and digital technology landscapeAbility to manage change in a cross functional organization while being flexible and adaptable to work in ambiguous situationsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal English) to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiencesAbility to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build and maintain strong relationship with key local and global stakeholdersExcellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skillsPractice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working in an international environmentSkilled in problem-solving, able to identify and address challenges creatively and effectivelyExperience in Pharma and GxP projects and in Demand Optimization and SAP implementations is a plus

What Takeda Can Offer You

At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.

Salary

As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is €3850 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits

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LocationsSVK - Bratislava – Svatoplukova

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time