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Job Description

About Takeda

”Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company’s founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to lead Business Excellence learning for TOPS. This key role involves creating a learning system to improve performance and ensure compliance with Global training standards, aligning with our strategic goals. Reporting to the Head of Business Excellence, the successful candidate will develop a learning plan based on training needs analysis to meet operational competency requirements in a GXP regulated manufacturing environment across various functions and implement the GMS learning strategy according to site needs and business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the site Learning system to build and enhance performance capability and ensure compliance with Global standards for training within GMSGQResponsible for establishing the site learning plan, based on robust training needs analysis to deliver the operational competency requirements for a GXP regulated, manufacturing environment across multiple functions and for implementing the GMS learning strategy based on site needs and business objectivesOversee the implementation of global Training policies and GOPs to ensure an efficient, effective and compliant learning system is in place to meet site needsResponsible for managing the continued deployment and use of LMS platforms, including administration and delivery applicationsWorks with their assigned Global Learning Team Business Partner to ensure robust Learning system elements are in place and appropriate technical learning solutions are provided for site’s use Foster strong collaboration with enabling teams and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of priorities and integration of ongoing feedback.

Qualifications

Assess training needs across functions to develop and deliver site/project learning plan to meet performance needsManage the development and implementation of learning strategy, based on the GMS Learning Strategy, including creating technical competency and career mapsEnsure overall development and integration of training curricula and programs and measurement of learning effectivenessMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness of core training programs and ensure programs are continuously improvedProvide technical expertise and resources in the design, development and implementation of new learning programs required based on technical competency mapsManage internal and external partners and suppliers, along with training and development budgets related to specific initiativesPartner with GMS Global Learning Team to assess and improve site learning system based on results from Learning System Maturity Assessment or similarServe as site representative on GMS Global Learning Forum and partner with site or center Training Leads to prioritize key learning interventions in support of customer requirements and evolving Regulatory requirementsEvaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives at satisfaction, activity, and business outcome levels across all businessesLeverage and continuously improve technology for effective learning solutions to managers and employeesDevelop learning plans and any associated budgets to deliver agreed business resultsSupervise project learning team (if any)Drive Training Process and Technology re-engineering, innovation, strategy and culture changes – areas of focus include learning analytics, piloting technology for virtual and augmented reality and opportunities for live video link up between OpU/Network sites for remote on-the-job training and coaching, where relevantIntroduce and integrate Right First Time Culture & Behavior/Human Performance thinking / culture for the site, looking at trending of data for enhanced human performance and elimination of hu-man error through performance coachingOversee transition to Risk based training assignments and reduction on dependency on SOP read & sign in favors of competency based training approaches and accreditation of prior learning (APL)Represent and defend learning programs during regulatory and / or internal audits and inspections collaborating with QANetwork and benchmark internally and externally to drive improvement and consistency for the site learning systemMaintain currency of learning proficiency through research of new learning methods and materials to enhance our effectivenessManage and report site training metrics internally within the site and to global Quality partners collaborating with QAManage or oversee the administration of Learning Management System (s) (LMS) working closely with QACoach OJT trainer to improve the consistency and effectiveness of on the job training across all shifts and areas of the business for performance enhancement

Education and/or experience

SME on Learning Systems/Process development and implementation, including performance consulting, coaching, program design and learning methodologiesEffective communication skills at all levels of the organizationFlexibility and ability to assimilate new knowledge and standards quicklyExcellent organizational and coaching skills essentialLeadership (vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)Develop and execute site learning strategiesInfluence people at all levels in the business – demonstrated ability to influence at all levelsDemonstrated ability to coach and develop others

*Takeda expects all employees to embody the following:

Values – Integrity, Honesty, Fairness, PerseverancePriorities – Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business

Physical Demands

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

Working Environment

Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.No make-up, jewelry, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.Will work in a cold, wet environmentMust be able to work overtime as required (APPLICABLE TO SNE only).May be required to work in a confined area.Some clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

Other Job Requirements

​ Availability to travel as needed to coordinate with various stakeholders.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

LocationsOsaka (Juso), Japan

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time