R&D Contract Delivery Lead – Global, Cross-Functional

6999 Takeda SCE; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Takeda invites a skilled EBM delivery Manager2 to join the Lodz-based team. You will lead end-to-end contract execution with CROs, vendors, and internal partners across R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Compliance.

You will coordinate negotiations, ensure compliance with Takeda policies, manage POs and invoices, and provide guidance to junior staff. This global role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, law, procurement, or related field.
• Excellent English proficiency essential for global regulatory documentation.
• Typically 6+ years in business operations or contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar complex regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of contract terms, contracting workflows, contract negotiation, risk management principles.
• Understanding of Healthcare Compliance regulations, including U.S. Federal Sunshine Act, and general contracting processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute contracts including CRAs, MSAs, SOWs, CDAs, etc., and amendments to these agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Takeda requirements and policies by managing quotes from CROs and ensuring proper terms and conditions.
• Proactively oversee PO approvals, invoice reconciliation, accrual reporting related to contracts, and coordination across R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Quality.
• Lead cross-functional team and provide direction for all phases of contract processing, including negotiation and execution.
• Coordinate with R&D requestors, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Quality, and 3rd parties to support drafting, negotiation, execution, and issue resolution.
• Engage external stakeholders and provide advanced guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, law, procurement

Tools

Ariba

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Takeda invites a skilled EBM delivery Manager2 to join the Lodz-based team. You will lead end-to-end contract execution with CROs, vendors, and internal partners across R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Compliance.

You will coordinate negotiations, ensure compliance with Takeda policies, manage POs and invoices, and provide guidance to junior staff. This global role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.