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Review study protocoland facilitates development of the Study Risk Assessment that definescritical data, critical processes, andmeaningful key risk indicators including quality tolerance limits in collaboration with the study team
Develop study specific content and leads RBQM training and RBQM kick-off meetings
Author and implement the study specific RBQM plan
Lead risk assessment meetings, engaging cross-functional study team members to identify Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) risks throughout the trial lifecycle
Partner with the RBQM system configuration team to ensure risk indicators, quality tolerance limits and otheranalytics/visualizations are programmed and functioning per operational requirements in the RBQM system
Performperiodic central monitoring of the aggregate data at the study, region, country, site, and patient levelsleveraging availableanalytics/visualizations in the RBQM systemto identify emerging risks and/or issues
Leads risk review meetings and discussions with study team members to effectively communicate and discuss the findings, facilitates and encourages robust root cause identification and mitigation strategies
Ensures corrective actions and preventative actions are properly documented, assigned, and implemented by assigned study team members and/or impacted functions
Monitors the effectiveness of study risk mitigation actions in reducing the risk signals;makes recommendations to adjust as needed
Createssignal and trending reports for study teams to support their interpretation of RBQM output
Partners with the Adaptive Monitoring Excellence team for signals requiring review or adjustment to study level plans for targeted source data verification and source data review
Maintains up-to-date, accurate documentation of RBQM activities
Supports and participates in internal and external audits and inspections
Maintains high quality, consistency, and compliance with RBQM procedures across studies
Adjusts RBQM plan appropriately based on both anecdotal feedback and data-driven trends in overall RBQM success measures
Identifies and shares best practices, successes, case studies, failures, and process improvement opportunities to promote continuous improvement and consistency with RBQM processes
Acts as a change agent, champion, subject matter expert and point of contact of RBQM methodology, leading study teams to understand and follow the best practices to achieve maximum benefit
Supports inspections and regulatory interactions as it relates to Takeda’s adoption of RBQM framework
May perform line management ofother (junior) staff within RBQM Operations
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE , KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related, life science area or international equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experienceExperience:Minimum of 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Risk Based Quality Management
Minimum of 2 years of managerial and supervisory experience
Robust understanding of the drug development process and clinical trial execution
Knowledge of industry regulatory standards including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH E6, ICH E8 (GCP)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Requires0- 10 % travel, potentially including overnight and international travel
Base Salary Range: $130,200 Range Min to $186,000 Range Mid. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.“This position is currently classified as “remote” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.”EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsMassachusetts - VirtualWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time#LI-Remote
