Change Management and Communications Partner (all genders)

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0119515 Date posted 03/20/2024 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.

Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

OBJECTIVES

• Providing strategic partnership and executive leadership support on change management and communications the C&C Partner will act as a single point of contact for leaders and teams regarding the change and communications services (Internal OCM, OCM as a Service, Internal Communications, External Communications)

• Deliver best in class change and comms services across all products and projects.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee delivery of best-in-class change management & communication strategies

• Champion and drive change and comms within the organization and related projects

• Influence and lead change management for product developments, services, release management planning and deployments

• Operate as an internal service provider for the realization of the Product roadmaps.

• Serve as a senior point of escalation for change and comms and act as the executive relationship manager for key strategic partners.

• Delivery and management of change management services aligned to our standarized OCM methodolgies.

• Delivery of communications services aligned to the DD&T vision and ensuring an effective people experience. Ensuring audiences are informed effectively about products, strategies and roadmap.

  • Execution of activities and services as required

  • Create communications plans, presentations, talking points, and other communications objects to amplify digital messages.

  • Provide guidance on best practice as required

  • Collect and maintain success metrics to demonstrate return on investment of digital initiatives and communications efforts.

• Remain current on digital and emerging technologies and trends.

• As a member of the Change and Communications team support other team activities as needed

• All other duties reasonably required of the position

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Deep knowledge of change and comms best practice

• Fluent in digital technologies and trends, particularly those that affect large healthcare organizations

• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English

Leadership

• Ability to provide guidance and to plan for and execution of change and comms plans in collaboration with relevant parties.

• Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships to positively influence outcomes and affect change.

• Experience establishing strategic vision with business leaders across complex landscapes

• Experience acting as a strategic thought partner for senior/executive leaders

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Ability to analyze complex topics and to evaluate and make informed recommendations on the best methods and strategies.

• Full autonomy to lead, decision make and advise executive leaders

Interaction

• Internal relationships required across DD&T community

• External relationships required with vendors for change and comms services

• Must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships across geographies and cultures both within Takeda and with external organizations.

• Ability to engage stakeholders across the broader organization to build common understanding and shared objectives.

Innovation

• Must derive energy and be able to create excitement for DD&T programs that support innovative technologies and new processes.

• Must be curious about new technologies and passionate about finding ways to better serve patients.

Complexity

• Change and communications across multiple products, projects and regions considering audience needs, diversity & inclusion and cultural differences.

• Understanding of how a global organization operates and comfortable influencing without authority.

• Operating across a plethora of communications media and communities.

• Operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Appropriate Bachelor’s in related specialization area (e.g. Change Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Training, IS) is essential.

• 10+ years of experience in an area of Communications or Organizational Change Management

• Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner.

• Analytical Skills – ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate decisions.

• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, change networks

• Experience in change management for Digital/Technology products.

• Experience in business partnering providing a support service internally to business stakeholders

• Ability to lead change in a cross-functional organization

• Ability to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and to build strong relationships with key local and global stakeholders

• A strong executor, ability to implement deliverables in a timely and effective manner

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Excellent English language skills

• Solid IT skills and a quick learner

• Open to new ways of working and applying new methodologies

• Flexibility to travel to countries/regions where necessary

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving peoples health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Learn more at takedajobs.com

Locations CHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time