• Job Description

  Req#: R0103570

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  Job Description

  About the role:

  Join Takeda as Head, Business Operations - Pharmaceutical Sciences Operations & Partnerships where you will contribute directly to managing all departmental business operations and ad-hoc operational projects by providing project management support for designated project workstreams.

  In this role you will report to the Head, Pharmaceutical Sciences Operations and Partnerships.

  Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) organization is an integral part of global R&D at Takeda translating science into therapeutic products for patients. When you join PharmSci, you become a part of a team dedicated to bringing our products to life for our patients through innovation, dedication, and talent. We work as a member of Takeda's Global Program Team (GPT) and with partners such as Regulatory-CMC, Quality and Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS), we take full ownership of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) activities, driving product development from bench to bedside.

  How you will contribute:

  • As a member of the Operations & Partnerships (O&P) leadership team, you will contribute directly to managing all departmental business operations and ad-hoc operational projects by providing project management support for designated project workstreams.

  • You will provide key connectivity within a complex global Pharm Sci footprint for business process best practice sharing and ensuring transparency between functions.

  • Support for the Pharm Sci / R&D level operational interfaces including but not limited to R&D programs such as Smarter, Simpler, Sharper (S3) and key functions such as Research and TAU Business Operations Leads PharmSci Training implementation and facilitation across functions globally

  • Partner closely with the Head of Pharm Sci O&P to ensure business operations are well managed across the teams and subfunctions.

  • Lead and develop a strategy for achieving O&P's long-term goals and vision.

  • Track and assist O&P functional heads for the successful completion of O&P goals.

  • Lead development and maintenance of O&P SharePoint site and communication management

  • Support the Head of PS O&P to build effective leadership and extended leadership team interactions and employee engagement plans

  • Own O&P functional budget development (CAPEX, FOS) across O&P global functions and serve as primary finance liaison. Work closely with finance to finalize the budget.

  • Develops O&P resource management and allocation tools.

  • Tracks compliance with the TEMPO reporting tool across O&P

  • Monitor the hiring process for O&P functions, ensuring team hires to the plan so that projects are resourced appropriately

  • Collaborate with the broader O&P community to strategically develop and manage tools, reports, templates, and resources in order to ensure consistency across workstreams

  • Responsible as a point of contact for business operational initiatives and groups/forums within and outside of PharmSci and be the Pharm Sci lead for cross-R&D initiatives (e.g., data privacy, archival).

  • Lead the (re)design and implementation of Pharm Sci-wide cross-functional Business Operations forum. Ensure optimal forum design and membership are in place. Make adjustments if/as needed.

  • Lead Pharm Sci-wide business operations data management and visualization (e.g., SmartSheets, Power BI, etc.)

  • Establish processes for best practice sharing and implementation of global frameworks attentive to regional and local needs

  • Lead effort to ‘right-size’ PS training across all functions and ensure associated training assignments are allocated properly

  • Represent PS in any R&D Training initiatives, such as but not limited to R&D Training Governance

  • Coordinate training assignments and run monthly Veeva documentation reports (in the future when this system is widely deployed)

  • You will have 3-5 direct reports.

  Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Pharmacy, Business Management, or related discipline. Advanced degree in Science or Business preferred.

  • 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical research and development, with a preference for PS development, Clinical Operations or related discipline, lab operations management & leadership, deep experience working with Research and Development including ‘chief of staff’ or business operations experience and/or CMC teams and managing relationships with senior level internal and external stakeholders.

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant business experience required; Pharmaceutical experience preferred

  • Minimum 5 years of project management and leadership experience

  • Expert project management and process improvement (lean/six sigma/agile) skills preferred

  • General Process Development, Research, and Technical Operations experience including clinical development, commercialization supply operations, regulatory and compliance experience.

  • Direct experience in Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) R&D in the pharmaceutical industry or related field

  • Creative thinker who drives overall direction, even when the initial path forward may not be clear, and establishes alignment to enable efficient and effective execution toward the direction

  • Experience working within a complex organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions, at all levels where the incumbent may not have direct authority

  • Comfort with ambiguity

  • Self-driven and clear track record of delivery

  • Strong proven ability to manage large and global change agendas

  • Ability to influence and work effectively with various business partnerships, regions, and cultures.

  • Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills

  • A proven track record of leading and driving global-scale business operations management and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables is a plus.

  • Track record of successful leadership & management (either direct or through influence) of multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams is required.

  • Certifications in areas of Operational Expertise, Vendor Development & Management, Process Improvement Programs a plus

  • Requires approximately 10-15 % travel, which may include overnight and international travel to attend meetings, other Takeda sites, external manufacturers, and other related travel.

  • Flexibility to attend early meetings or late meetings due to timezone differences

  What Takeda can offer you:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

  • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

  • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

  • Family Planning Support

  • Flexible Ways of Working

  • Tuition reimbursement

  More about us:

  At 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.

  Certified 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.

  This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

  Base Salary Range: $143,500.00 to $205,000.00, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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  Locations

  Lexington, MA

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Regular

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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