Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionJoin Us as a Country Approval Specialist – Make an Impact at the Forefront of InnovationWe have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the management and preparation, review, and coordination of Country Submissions in line with the global submission strategy. As a Country Approval Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring that submissions are managed effectively and align with our strategic goals.What You’ll Do:OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Supporting the facilitation of site start up and communication with internal and external team members to ensure prompt site approval and study timelines are achieved.Support sites and study teams to achieve rapid site start up. ACCOUNTABILITIES Work directly with assigned sites on all site related essential document collection and review.Partner with internal Study Startup team, CROs, Clinical Operations teams, and partners to improve overall SSU metrics and deliver processes.Ensure standards are applied to the SSU processes across projects.Review site essential documents for start up including but not limited to: ICF, FDF, 1572, CVs etcPromptly recognize and improve potential site activation delays and escalate to appropriate team members.Track all actions and communications with sites to ensure timelines are achieved for studies and sites assigned.Support resolving escalated issues identified by the CROs and Clinical Operations teams in partnership with the internal Study Startup team.Review and provide feedback to management on site performance metrics.Ensure accuracy and completeness of the eTMF for assigned sites during start upDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) ExpertiseUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., clinical development, the prescription drug distribution process, etc.)Understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements, budgeting and fair market value principalsKnowledge or FDA and ICH-GCP guidelines for conducting clinical researchLeadershipDemonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and culturesThe ability to inspire, motivate and drive resultsExcellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writingProven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the companyAbility to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible termsEmbraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organizationDecision-making and AutonomyBroad decision-making responsibilities:Ability to make decisionsAccountable for decision making for designated tasksAbility to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutionsAbility to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless execution InteractionEffectively navigates the changing external and internal environmentEffectively represent Takeda in High-level negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive mannerTakes the initiative and proactively resolves challenges with internal and external team members.ComplexityAbility to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexityEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:BS degree or international equivalent2 or more years of experience in clinical research Site Start Up within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.Ability to explain data to facilitate decision making processes to be data driven.Knowledge and understanding of clinical study protocols and essential documentsStrong organizational skills, decision making, communication and negotiation skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.