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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nJob Title: Executive Assistant, PDT Manufacturing\nLocation: Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500, MA\nAbout the role:\nAs an Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of PDT Manufacturing and leadership team, helping to maximize efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and events, arrange travel, support financial and procurement processes, and manage documents and communications. This role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities while collaborating with stakeholders across Takeda.\nHow you will contribute:\nProvide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of PDT Manufacturing, leadership team, and their organizations.\nManage calendars and schedule meetings, calls, and other interactions based on leadership priorities and business needs.\nSupport the planning and coordination of large team and leadership events.\nPrepare and manage documents and correspondence, including meeting agendas, reports, emails, and presentations.\nServe as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, directing individuals to appropriate resources and information.\nArrange business travel and complete expense reports accurately and on time.\nSupport the Purchase Order (PO) process, including preparing vendor, consultant, and supplier payment documentation, submitting payment requests, and responding to Accounts Payable inquiries.\nUse Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to organize, track, document, and report information.\nResearch solutions and respond to email and phone inquiries with minimal supervision while interacting effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.\nOwn and execute the onboarding process for new team members and internal transfers, and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.\nWhat you bring to Takeda:\nHigh school diploma/GED required; an Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.\nMinimum of 8 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; industry experience is preferred.\nStrong PC literacy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.\nAbility to collaborate and build effective relationships across a matrixed organization and with stakeholders at all levels.\nMore about us:\nAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.\nCertified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.\n#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitablepay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\nFor Location:\nUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500U.S. Hourly Wage Range:\n$37.55 - $58.97The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 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