By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Director, Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials based remotely reporting to the Head, Global Feasibility and Trial Equity. 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 work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. **_GOALS:_** + Direct the execution of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for global clinical trial programs. + Accountable for the creation and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies based on disease demographics and population data. + Accountable for leading efforts to implement and embed innovative processes, methodologies, data and technologies that will ensure delivery of underserved and/or underrepresented patient populations in clinical trials representative of populations anticipated to be treated with the marketed product. + Initiate training and awareness programs in order to educate Clinical Operations staff on the importance of diversity in clinical trial populations. **_A_** **_CCOUNTABILITIES:_** + Accountable for the implementation of the diversity, equity and inclusion strategic vision to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and acceleration in Takeda’s operational execution of clinical research. + Assist with the development of new and effective strategies to diversify clinical trial populations that are reflective of the anticipated treatment populations. + Accountable for directing delivery of quality pilot programs, and business case development for broader adoption of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. + Collaborate with non- R+D functions, such as marketing and medical affairs, to drive internal partnerships within Takeda. + Interface with internal and external stakeholders as it pertains to achievement of R+D goals. + Stay abreast of relevant industry and consumer changes. + Responsible for ensuring the sharing of lessons learned and current best practices across the Clinical Operations organization. + Supports direct reports in coaching to study teams to ensure diversity on clinical trial populations. + Responsible for tracking the measurement of effectiveness and success of strategies through the collection and analysis of internal and externa data and metrics. + Serve as a Diversity and Inclusion subject matter expert by providing perspective, insights, and knowledge to study teams, as needed, during protocol design, planning, and execution. + Partnering with the other member of the Clinical Site Start-up and Engagement team to develop a consistent, holistic approach to protocol design and patient recruitment & retention designed to meet the trial objectives effectively and efficiently. + Liaise with various Takeda owners of relationship management and engagement, to collaborate and expand the pool of investigators with an emphasis on increasing diversity among investigators and potential patient populations. + Act as a role model for Takeda’s values. + Represent and lead cross functional initiatives. + Provides expert counsel for issue resolution. ​ **_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:_** + BS degree or international equivalent required; advanced degree is highly desirable. + 10 or more years of experience in clinical operations, patient recruitment, data analytics, and trial optimization with evidence of increasing responsibility within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or other relevant vendor required. + Expertise in identification of patient demographics and global/country population characteristics in order to develop recruitment strategies. + Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required. + Previous experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering as well as influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus. + Ability to demonstrate, interpret, explain, represent, and drive unbiased data insights into clinical trials operational planning. + Ability to develop deep insights, uncover unmet needs, drive innovation, inspire, develop, collaborate and lead within a global matrixed team. + Ability to explain data, facilitate decision making processes to be data driven. + Health care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, health disparities, unmet needs, and under-served patient populations.​ **Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary** We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. **For Location:** Massachusetts - Virtual **U.S. Base Salary Range:** $169,400.00 - $266,200.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. 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. **EEO Statement** _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._ **Locations** Massachusetts - Virtual **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time **Job Exempt** Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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