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Senior Project Manager

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 R0150657 Date posted 04/25/2025 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION: Lexington, MA

POSITION: Senior Project Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager with the following duties: Perform Strategic Planning and Implementation, Process Optimization, Leadership and Team Management, Program Management, Influence and Collaboration, Communication and Change Management, Performance Monitoring and Reporting; Develop and present business cases aligned with organizational objectives, conducting feasibility analyses to support recommendations and articulating strategic rationales; Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, managing risks, and mentoring teams to enhance their effectiveness; Design and deliver detailed strategic reports and dashboards for senior leadership, providing insights on project progress, risks, budgets, and alignment with company goals; Direct planning and approvals with cross-functional teams to define strategies and spearhead continuous improvement and agile projects; Streamline and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by developing standardized frameworks, reports, and metrics across business units; Lead the S&OP process for products generating over $0.4 billion in revenue; Represent Takeda at industry conferences and trade shows; Lead Enterprise Risk Management initiatives, including crisis planning, risk mitigation, and continuity strategies. Up to 10% national and international travel required. Up to 60% remote work allowed.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Engineering Management or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop and present business cases aligned with organizational objectives, conduct feasibility analyses to support recommendations, and articulate strategic rationales while leading cross-functional program teams, fostering collaboration, managing risks, and mentoring teams to enhance their effectiveness; Design and deliver detailed strategic reports and dashboards for senior leadership, providing insights on program progress, risks, and budgets, while leading continuous improvement & agile programs to achieve cost reduction & enhance operational efficiency; Lead S&OP for high-value brands and manage projects; Improve processes using Value Stream Mapping and MS Visio and identify cost saving opportunities; Experienced in state licensing, NABP accreditation, and State Board of Pharmacy compliance while leading ERM, including crisis planning, risk mitigation, fire drills, and maintaining the risk register; Project Management Institute (PMI), Professional Certification: PMP® Certified and Leading Operational Excellence Certified.

Full time. $133,000 - $228,000 per year. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com. Please reference job #R0150657. EOE

Any individual may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application, with information on available workers and information on wages and working conditions, to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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