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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 Takeda as an Executive Administrative Assistant where you will perform administrative duties and office support activities for a team. As part of the Gastrointestinal and Inflammation Therapeutic Area Unit (GI² TAU) Operations team, you will report to the Director and work with the GI² TAU organization.
How you will contribute
Schedule meetings and manage calendaring activities for senior leadership and GI² TAU forums as directed by TAU function heads.
Ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to resolve urgent or critical matters involving senior leadership.
Plan in‑person meetings, dinners, and events for groups ranging from 3 to 130 individuals with minimal direction from function heads / leadership.
Use appropriate systems and tools for required work projects such as collecting, inputting, collating, and distributing information, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc; maintain appropriate electronic or hard copy files as needed.
Coordinate documents and correspondence, including emails, presentations, reports, draft documents, memos, etc. Use appropriate corresponding systems to facilitate review of documents, such as Teams, Please Review, SharePoint, etc.
Team with others to review and proofread various documents for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensure document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
Arrange or set‑up A / V for hybrid, remote, or in‑person meetings and troubleshoot basic A / V technology issues for conference calls and related IT equipment, interface with IT and conference services for advanced matters.
Arrange travel for leadership and senior team members; complete expense reports in a timely manner.
Interface and communicate with internal and external professionals; develop a network within the department and broader organization to direct individuals to the appropriate resources and departments.
Enter requests for payments into accounting system based on documentation provided by supervisor, team members; assist with response to inquiries from accounts payable and payees.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience minimum preferred; High school diploma / GED required + 5 years minimum relevant work experience acceptable.
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and basic understanding of Excel, PowerPoint required. SharePoint experience preferred.
Ability to manage stress effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized and has demonstrated ability to prioritize appropriately.
Positive, customer service‑oriented and team‑oriented mindset.
Agility with learning new IT systems is a plus.
Ability and willingness to travel between Cambridge Takeda‑campus buildings for work‑related duties when needed.
Use good judgement to triage issues and / or answer questions appropriately, accurately, and efficiently via appropriate communication channels (phone, Teams, or email).
Show initiative and 'self‑starter' mindset by researching information needed to complete tasks as assigned within scope of duties.
Demonstrate professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities.
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
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.
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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 Takeda as an Executive Administrative Assistant where you will perform administrative duties and office support activities for a team. As part of the Gastrointestinal and Inflammation Therapeutic Area Unit (GI² TAU) Operations team, you will report to the Director and work with the GI² TAU organization.
How you will contribute
Schedule meetings and manage calendaring activities for senior leadership and GI² TAU forums as directed by TAU function heads.
Ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to resolve urgent or critical matters involving senior leadership.
Plan in‑person meetings, dinners, and events for groups ranging from 3 to 130 individuals with minimal direction from function heads / leadership.
Use appropriate systems and tools for required work projects such as collecting, inputting, collating, and distributing information, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc; maintain appropriate electronic or hard copy files as needed.
Coordinate documents and correspondence, including emails, presentations, reports, draft documents, memos, etc. Use appropriate corresponding systems to facilitate review of documents, such as Teams, Please Review, SharePoint, etc.
Team with others to review and proofread various documents for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensure document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
Arrange or set‑up A / V for hybrid, remote, or in‑person meetings and troubleshoot basic A / V technology issues for conference calls and related IT equipment, interface with IT and conference services for advanced matters.
Arrange travel for leadership and senior team members; complete expense reports in a timely manner.
Interface and communicate with internal and external professionals; develop a network within the department and broader organization to direct individuals to the appropriate resources and departments.
Enter requests for payments into accounting system based on documentation provided by supervisor, team members; assist with response to inquiries from accounts payable and payees.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience minimum preferred; High school diploma / GED required + 5 years minimum relevant work experience acceptable.
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and basic understanding of Excel, PowerPoint required. SharePoint experience preferred.
Ability to manage stress effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized and has demonstrated ability to prioritize appropriately.
Positive, customer service‑oriented and team‑oriented mindset.
Agility with learning new IT systems is a plus.
Ability and willingness to travel between Cambridge Takeda‑campus buildings for work‑related duties when needed.
Use good judgement to triage issues and / or answer questions appropriately, accurately, and efficiently via appropriate communication channels (phone, Teams, or email).
Show initiative and 'self‑starter' mindset by researching information needed to complete tasks as assigned within scope of duties.
Demonstrate professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality in execution of all responsibilities.
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
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.
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