Head of Product Operations – Pipeline, Launch & Growth Products

Description

About the role :

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) business unit by collaborating closely with senior leadership to define and execute a forward-thinking business strategy for Takeda’s product portfolio that aligns with Takeda’s therapeutic area focus, Corporate Philosophy and Corporate Strategy. You will be part of the Leadership Team for the Strategy and Business Excellence global function and will lead a team of 8+ Product Operations Leads responsible for supporting products in the pipeline, launch and growth phase from Takeda’s overall product portfolio.

How you will contribute :

Partner with colleagues in R&D; in the Therapeutic Area Units (TAUs) and Pharmaceutical Sciences, in GMS and Global Quality, as well as with the relevant Commercial business units within Takeda on all topics relating to Product Strategy for products under your responsibility

Develop and implement a comprehensive global Product or Portfolio Lifecycle Plan (PLP) in conjunction with Commercial and R&D (includes Clinical and other functions as appropriate)

Collaborate with Global Operating Units, ensuring alignment with product strategies and lifecycle management.

Drive product strategy and key tactical decisions for pipeline, launch, and growth-phase products, while ensuring seamless integration of product plans into the manufacturing network

Ensure global launch strategies are executable and meet quality, compliance, financial, and customer service expectations

Lead long-range capacity planning, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies for product supply

Lead and develop a Product Operations Team, focusing on decision-making, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional processes

What you bring to Takeda :

At least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, or pharmacy; additional MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, with program / project management experience

Experience in leading multicultural, cross-functional teams and complex program efforts

Possessing a holistic understanding of our industry, from R&D to Process Development, Operations, Regulatory, Commercial

Expertise in global supply chain planning, manufacturing, and regulatory operations

Preferably knowledge / experience working with diverse pharmaceutical processes such as solid dosage, small molecules, API, plasma purification, cell and gene therapy, etc…

Willingness to travel, fluency in English and advanced influencing skills are necessary for this role

An intrinsic understanding of putting Patients first and unyielding drive to enhance their well-being

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.

Empowering our people to shine :

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location : Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range :

252,000.00 - $396,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary 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.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Locations

Lexington, MAZurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time