Senior Administrative Assistant

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Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

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.

OBJECTIVES:

• Candidate supports leadership of clinical development programs. Candidate works in partnership with a dynamic and collaborative team of administrative professionals

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manages others’ time and activity with sensitivity and efficiency, including calendaring, expensing, and travel arrangements
• Understands policies and where to find information – educates others on what the business requires and communicates that clearly and effectively; networks widely and leverages that network to successfully execute responsibilities
• Can adapt to the various systems we use to review, store and collaborate on documents, and is able to guide others through those systems. Is willing to brainstorm ways to leverage different systems to meet the needs of a project or team.
• Communicates impeccably – responds quickly, tracks a request, and sees it through to completion; knows when to escalate requests that aren’t being resolved in a timely manner; is never in need of a nudge to check in on a task
• Is fluent in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint, with strong digital literacy
• Motivated by solving problems and improving processes, works well in a team
• Skilled with creative projects, such as designing a newsletter or planning team-building activities
• Demonstrates confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities
• Performs other duties as required
• No scientific background required but need to be willing and able to learn the drug development process

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma/GED required. Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong PC literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hybrid working arrangements require some on-site Takeda campus support (~2-3 days per week) or as needed for role.
• Minimal travel (beyond Takeda site) as required for the work, primarily for meetings.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Base Salary Range: 54,600.00 to 78,000.00. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. 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.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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