Global Clinical Study Execution Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Takeda, Lodz, Poland, is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Study Management, to lead the operational delivery of complex global studies from planning through closeout. You will provide independent leadership for study execution, align cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive timely decisions to meet quality, timeline, and budget goals.

You will mentor Clinical Study Associates to Clinical Study Manager levels, ensure inspection readiness, and partner with CROs and vendors to

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences or related field.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical industry and/or CRO, including 5+ years in study management.
• Advanced degree or higher training may supplement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional Study Execution Team (SET) for complex global studies with end-to-end accountability.
• Provide independent operational leadership and decision-making for study execution, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget.
• Ensure inspection-ready, compliant study execution and closeout throughout the lifecycle per ICH-GCP and Takeda SOPs.
• Lead development of Clinical Operations talent through onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Own IST and critical path planning, manage budgets, forecasts, and external spend.

Skills

Clinical study management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA in life sciences

Advanced degree beneficial

Job description

Takeda, Lodz, Poland, is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Study Management, to lead the operational delivery of complex global studies from planning through closeout. You will provide independent leadership for study execution, align cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive timely decisions to meet quality, timeline, and budget goals.

You will mentor Clinical Study Associates to Clinical Study Manager levels, ensure inspection readiness, and partner with CROs and vendors to