Director, GRA PMO Project Management

Role Summary

Director, PMO Project Management at Takeda. Lead departmental and enterprise-level strategic projects within Global Regulatory Affairs Initiatives PMO from initiation through execution, ensuring alignment with GRA’s priorities. Drive user adoption, communicate business impact, and apply project management best practices to deliver projects on scope, time, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned GRA initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
• Apply project management best practices to drive execution, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with initiative sponsors, functional leads, and PMO leadership to define goals, success metrics, and deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support strategies that promote user adoption of new tools, processes, or systems introduced through GRA initiatives.
• Incorporate user feedback and experience considerations into project planning and execution.
• Drive the development of business cases and project charters, ensuring clarity of objectives, benefits, and resource needs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and planning artifacts to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Develop clear, concise communications that articulate project progress, outcomes, and business impact.
• Support the PMO in crafting narratives that highlight the value of GRA initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes using PMO tools and templates.
• Provide regular updates to PMO leadership and contribute to strategic impact.
• Manage resources and vendors that provide project support and ensure they are effectively onboarded, managed, and delivering on expected milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Strong understanding of R&D drug development, with experience in regulatory affairs, clinical, or pharmacovigilance.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a regulated or global environment.
• 5+ years of experience in R&D Operations (regulatory, clinical, PV, etc.).
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting user adoption and change management is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Strategic leadership to set vision and direction for PMO projects aligned with GRA and enterprise goals.
• Organizational influence and ability to lead in a matrix environment.
• Storytelling and communication skills to convey strategic value and impact.
• Project management expertise in handling complex projects and competing priorities.
• Change leadership ability to drive organizational change and adoption of new initiatives.