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Global Operational Excellence Deployment Lead - Biologics US

Lexington, Massachusetts

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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

Small Molecules
Biologics
Plasma
Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0152147 Date posted 05/14/2025 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

About the Role

This role provides hands-on support, coaching, and guidance to site-level Operational Excellence (OE) teams within their geographical region, driving the implementation of process improvements, workflow optimization, and capability building to achieve operational excellence. You will facilitate the successful deployment of AGILE Operating System (=AOS: Takeda’s defined Operational Excellence Operating System) elements and facilitating significant, measurable improvements in operational performance. As a strategic leader, you will directly interact with site leadership teams & BE teams across multiple sites, ensuring best practices are shared and adopted across sites to support Takeda’s global transformation goals.

How You Will Contribute

Lead AOS Deployments: Guide and actively support AOS rollouts at regional manufacturing sites, ensuring sustainable value creation.
Coach and Build Capabilities: Deliver Green, Black Belt and AOS (Lean) trainings, mentor OE teams and leadership, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Shape Roadmaps: Co-create site-specific AOS roadmaps aligned with network strategy, prioritizing maturity and measurable impact.
Assess and Sustain Excellence: Conduct maturity and proficiency assessments to maintain AOS standards and ensure operational readiness.
Drive Strategic Initiatives: Support eAGILE Roadmaps and contribute to global Factory of the Future and Business Process Optimization programs.
Facilitate Collaboration: Partner with site leadership, network strategy teams, and CI squads to execute initiatives and share proven practices.
Monitor Progress: Track performance outcomes and support impactful storytelling through eAGILE Highlights and strategic reports.
Solve Complex Challenges: Lead special projects and troubleshoot operational issues with a pragmatic, data-driven approach.

What You Bring to Takeda

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; Master’s or advanced certification (AOS Master, Master Black Belt) preferred.
At least 10 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and 5 years in operational, quality, or technical services roles.
AOS Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required).
Deep expertise in Lean methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement.
Strong project leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to influence across all levels—from the shop floor to executive leadership.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Comfortable navigating global matrix environments with limited resources.
Self-starter and team player with a passion for coaching and process excellence.
Commitment to Takeda’s values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance.
Embraces diversity and thrives in a multicultural, collaborative setting.
Willingness to travel

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.

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:

$174,500.00 - $274,230.00

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

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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