Strategic Planning & Operational Effectiveness Lead

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Job Description

The Strategic Planning & Operational Effectiveness Lead is responsible for driving the strategic design, stand-up, and management of innovative projects and operational efficiencies within Global DD&T (GDD&T). This role is pivotal in:

• Driving Innovation and special projects: Leading the exploration, business case develop-ment, design, launch, and integration of new programs and special projects. These projects will aim to bring innovative ideas, processes, and ways of working, significantly enhancing opera-tional capabilities and strategic output for GDD&T. Key responsibilities include prioritization, validation and incubation of new programs until they are mature enough to be transitioned to the respective business units/functions.
• Operational Effectiveness: Leading crucial process improvement initiatives aimed at enhanc-ing the efficiency and effectiveness of Global DD&T. This role heads prioritization and resource allocation of new initiatives, tracks the impact and performance of initiatives, and prepares de-tailed analyses and decision-making materials for the Head of DD&T Strategic Planning and Program Excel-lence. By doing so, it ensures informed strategic oversight and facilitates the seamless integration of enhancements into organizational practices.
• Leadership in Transition Management: Managing the lifecycle of strategic projects from in-ception to handover, ensuring transitions to business units are seamless and value-adding. This role not only oversees the direct implementation of projects but also shapes the processes and culture that underpin successful program delivery and operational integration within Takeda.
• Chief-of-Staff Support to CDTO TET Leader: Providing critical support to the leadership team, specifically the CDTO, managing critical strategic initiatives, preparing detailed docu-mentation and steering alignment meetings. This involves synthesizing complex project data into actionable insights, facilitating informed decision-making, providing insights on CDTO budget and ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed with precision and aligned with over-arching GDD&T goals.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Support Head of SP&T in Chief-of-Staff activities to CDTO, managing their agenda, coordinating strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment between teams. Act as a liaison between CDTO and other executives to streamline communication, project coordination and ensure we meet financial targets.
• Oversee the execution and management of new and ongoing projects, focused on innovative solutions and process improvements within GDD&T. The role will head and execute project management office (PMO), executing strategies, overseeing budget performance measurement and reporting, to enhance project delivery and operational success.
• Validate, prioritize, and incubate new projects and initiatives, managing the project lifecycle from conception through to handover to business units or functional groups.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation of operational excellence programs, ensuring alignment with Takeda’s and GDD&T’s broader goals and compliance with industry standards.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to senior leadership on project status, challenges, and strategic opportunities within the innovation and operational domains.
• Oversee or facilitate key leadership meetings, prepare documentation and assist CDTO in preparation of high-level meetings, including developing agendas, briefing materials, strategic insights that facilitate informed discussions and decisions.
• Champion a culture of innovation within the team and across GDD&T by encouraging creative problem-solving and the adoption of advanced technological solutions.
• Incentivizing team to drive innovation across GDD&T, managing and reporting team performance, as well as creating opportunities for learning and development.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Life Sciences, Business, or related subject matter.
• Minimum 12+ years of information management and/or related work experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry
• 10+ years of working experience managing external service provider partnerships within Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech environment.
• Experience with IT projects from start to end.
• Strong knowledge of information management, data quality, data constraints and Governance Frameworks
• Proven leadership and management capability
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• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and elevate service levels.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to listen and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to engage effectively with colleagues and senior business stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a high level of organization skills
• Experience in budget planning and financial management.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$169,400.00 - $266,200.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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