Senior Director, GRA Initiatives Project Management Office

Takeda

2d • Remote

About The Position

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. The Senior Director, GRA Initiatives PMO leads a team responsible for managing key regulatory projects that support Takeda’s strategic priorities. This role provides strategic direction for the planning and execution of high-impact initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with both GRA and enterprise-level goals. The Senior Director builds and guides a high-performing PMO team, fosters collaboration across functions, and serves as a trusted advisor to GRA leadership. By translating business needs into clear, actionable plans, this leader helps drive measurable outcomes and lasting impact across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with 8+ years in regulatory affairs or R&D operations.
• Proven track record of leading PMO functions and driving strategic change.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience in global drug development and regulatory strategy.
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to set vision and direction for the PMO aligned with GRA and enterprise goals.
• Organizational Influence: Skilled in engaging senior leaders and driving consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Talent Development: Commitment to mentoring and growing high-performing teams.
• Storytelling & Communication: Proficient in crafting compelling narratives to convey strategic value and impact.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Expertise in managing complex portfolios and ensuring delivery excellence.
• Change Leadership: Ability to lead organizational change and foster adoption of new initiatives.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of regulatory affairs and enterprise strategy.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of synthesizing data and insights to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the GRA PMO team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure excellence in project execution and process improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the GRA Leadership Team, driving priority setting, goal alignment, and strategic planning.
• Oversee the full portfolio of GRA PMO initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory strategy, operational goals, and enterprise transformation.
• Establish and continuously improve PMO frameworks, tools, and methodologies to support consistent, scalable, and transparent project delivery.
• Guide the development and execution of business cases for GRA initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivery of meaningful business value.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth within the PMO.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and change management across GRA and partner organizations.
• Champion user adoption and communication strategies that clearly articulate the impact of GRA initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor initiative performance, risks, and outcomes; report progress to senior leadership and recommend course corrections as needed.
• Represent the GRA PMO in enterprise.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees