Associate Director, Public Affairs & Operations

Takeda: Our Values and Culture

At Takeda, it’s our people, our values, and our culture that make us special. We share a sense of vocation and a desire to serve others that pulses through our entire organization. We’re fortunate to be grounded in a history that gives us a long-term perspective, the confidence to stick to what we believe in, and the humility to know we don’t have all the answers.

We combine this outlook with an agility and tenacity to deliver for our patients that has fueled the growth of our business. But what really sets our company apart is something we call Patient Trust Reputation Business. It’s the framework that enables us to translate our purpose and values into action. It’s how we synchronize the diversity of our perspectives, strengths, and expertise. And it’s what keeps our decision-making tethered to what really matters.

Job Details

Job ID: R0119941
Date posted: 04/03/2024
Location: Multiple Locations

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, Public Affairs and Operations where you will ensure the U.S. Public Affairs (USPA) team is an efficient, streamlined operation that supports Takeda’s key business objectives at the country, regional, and corporate levels. Ensure systems, communications, and processes are in place to help the organization operate in a legal and ethical manner. You will also manage the daily operations of Takeda’s political programs including TakPAC, TakedaAction, and the USPA Ambassadors. As part of the U.S. Public Affairs team, you will report to the Director, Public Affairs and Operations. This is a hybrid role based in either Washington, DC, or Boston, MA.

How you will contribute:

• Manage TakPAC and serve as principal contact regarding information on PAC issues and related functions (internal and external) including interface with Members of Congress, state legislators, candidates and relevant staff, event planning, and compliance (including maintenance of data feeds, management of external vendors including the database vendor). Work with internal stakeholders and consultants to prepare annual plans, budgets, education campaigns, annual reports and manage the activities and records of the TakPAC Board of Advisors.
• Manage the TakedaAction program, including requests from trade associations for activation, employee communications preparation and dissemination, and the internal approval process.
• Manage the U.S. Public Affairs Ambassadors Program including coordination with HR and participant managers, program structure, candidate vetting/participation, develop education sessions, and ensure project pull-through.
• Lead U.S. Public Affairs internal education, internal SharePoint site, and communications including campaign planning (ex. Get Out the Vote), drafting and reviewing materials, and coordinating distribution with all relevant Corporate Communications and BU functions.
• Lead U.S. Public Affairs Webinar Series, including partnering with internal communications, USPA colleagues, and cross-functional teams to develop pertinent content and promote each webinar.
• Partner with global communications to manage reputation team workstreams, including leading key stakeholder events, managing executive engagements, and providing the voice of U.S. Public Affairs in the creation and management of tracking, metrics, and public opinion surveying.
• Manage USPA’s tools and platforms, including development, training, and utilization – including CRM database and TakedaAction grassroots platform, TakPAC platform, the USPA internal website, and the USPA SharePoint site.
• Support USPA external events in Washington, DC, and in the states (ex. executive engagements, partner events, political town halls, etc). Ensure all internal and external resources are briefed on purpose and timelines.
• Manage state political corporate contributions process including contribution requests, compliance vetting, payment requests, and required disclosures.
• Manage state and federal political compliance reporting for USPA and additional functions where appropriate.
• Serve on internal Takeda committees as needed.
• Lead coordination of team meeting agendas, presentations, notes, and follow-up items.
• Execute ad-hoc projects as requested by the VP, USPA and manager.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years public/government affairs experience, or relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience managing complex multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Excellent skills in organizing, promoting, coordinating, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.
• Experience providing outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
• Considerable skill in a PC environment, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other office automation systems. Knowledge of and familiarity with database and website management preferred.

Travel Requirements: Willing to travel in the US up to 10%

More about us:

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.

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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: USA – DC – Washington

U.S. Base Salary Range: $149,100.00 – $234,300.00

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.

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