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In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, youll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team thats earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job ID R0160122 Date posted 08/06/2025 Location Boston, Massachusetts
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Job Description
About the role:
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Join us as a Senior Administrative Assistant - Oncology in our Cambridge office. You will support a member of the oncology development leadership team and their respective function. You will work in partnership with a dynamic and collaborative team of administrative professionals.
How You Will Contribute
- Efficiently manages time and activities for leaders, including scheduling, expense management, and travel arrangements.
- Understands and educates team members on company policies, clearly communicating business requirements and leveraging a wide network to execute responsibilities adeptly.
- Communicates effectively, ensuring clear, concise, and timely information exchange across all levels of the organization. Engages in active listening, providing constructive feedback, and adapting communication styles to suit different audiences.
- Drives process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, analyzing root causes, and implementing constructive solutions.
- Expertly navigates and utilizes various systems for document review, storage, and collaboration. Guides colleagues through enterprise platforms, ensuring efficient and effective use. Continuously seeks innovative ways to leverageTakeda systems and tools to meet the evolving needs of projects and teams.
- Collaborates effectively within a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collective success.
- Skilled in creative projects, such as designing newsletters or planning team-building activities.
- Maintains confidentiality in all responsibilities.
- Performs additional operational and project-related duties as required, ensuring the smooth execution of tasks and contributing to the overall success of the team and organization.
- 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 strong skills in Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Scientific background or knowledge of drug development preferred
- Hybrid working arrangements require some on-site Takeda campus support (~2-3 days per week) or as needed for role.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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:
Boston, MA
U.S. Hourly Wage Range
$28.27 - $44.42
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage 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 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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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