Project Analyst/Sr. Project Analyst - Alta Petens

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

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• Contribute to data-driven projects through hands-on development and testing
• Be an active team member in translating scientific and business questions into data and ana-lytic exploration
• Understand end-to-end flow, development partners, and dependencies that build strong rela-tionships and partnerships with technology partners, data providers, and users
• Seek out new perspectives and be alert for opportunities to learn and apply skills and develop new talents
• Stay current on industry trends, trade-offs, design decisions, and alternate views and ap-proaches across technology, science, and operations.DELIVERY & BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITIESThe Project Analyst is expected to:
  • Help execute the clinical data transformation to support Takeda R&D's vision to create a development engine and ecosystem that provides optimal clinical data control and quality in a predictable, automated & cost-effective way
  • Assist in designing multi-faceted business process mapping to inform future-state clinical data flow and system and architecture design; Work with team leadership to ensure business impact is well-understood and accounted for within broader future fit development workstreams
  • Support engagement with clinical data vendors, systems, platforms, and tools to support a transformed global data program
  • Help define and embed appropriate quality oversight and governance tools and processes throughout data program in accordance with R&D policies
  • Engage with stakeholders for all components of the data pipeline from vendors, systems, data models, analysis platforms and other tools within clinical data ecosystem
  • Help facilitate the transition plans from former state to transformed state and contribute to future-state processes
  • Help inform the strategic vision for long-term delivery innovation
  • Communicate challenges and successes within project groups
  • Leverage strong interpersonal skills in supporting others on the analyst teamCORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:
    • Highly cross-functional role with broad scope of responsibilities
    • High visibility and critical impact on the future of the businessDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
      • Exercises judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility
      • Employs sound analytical skills and is detail oriented
      • Monitor activity to ensure complianceInteraction:
        • Works within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
        • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner
        • Communicates clearly, persuasively conveying both ideas and data, verbally and in writing
        • Effectively represents program in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
        • Incorporates feedback and ensures decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution
        • Builds strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functionsInnovation:
          • Helps to inform organizational change and continuous innovation
          • Assists in identifying opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business.
          • Serves as a role model, demonstrating respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovationComplexity:
            • Works in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
            • Recognizes broad, enterprise level perspectiveEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
              • MS with 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry or health related field (exceptional Bachelors degree considered)
              • Experience working in rigorous analytic environments where exploration of alternate approaches and novel solutions are necessary to address unmet needs
              • Experience working with clinical data or clinical data systems such as EDC, IRT, Statistical Analysis Environments, CTMS and eTMF
              • Experience in the use and application of data science tools, toolkits, algorithms, and analytics to meet complex business needs
              • Familiarity in diverse data architectures and analytic approaches, computing models, and data structures
              • Interest in advanced database technologies to include big data methodologies, NoSQL and graph structures, modern software languages, precision security models, analytic environments, and DevOps tools
              • Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (e.g. SAS) and statistical compute environments
              • Technical expertise (e.g. Windows NT and UNIX operating systems) and familiarity with common software products and technologies used in conjunction with SAS.
              • Expertise in the requirements and technology required to support electronic data capture and electronic submissions.
              • Basic knowledge of medical and statistical terminology
              • Tolerance of ambiguity and willingness to work through complex issues
              • Ability to develop solutions to complex issues and challenges
              • Promotes teamwork while working through solutions#LI-KD1
                • In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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