Chief of Staff
Mumbai, Maharashtra Job ID R0146246 Category Commercial Subcategory Marketing and Commercial Operations,Commercial,Marketing and Commercial Operations,Commercial Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: India, Mumbai
About the role:
The Chief of Staff will be a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving key operations, ensuring effective communication, and facilitating the execution of strategic priorities. This individual will act as a trusted advisor, managing critical projects, providing thought leadership, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business goals.
Key Aspects of the Role:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute transformation strategies aligned with the India Re-Imagined Strategy.
- Ensure cohesive change management practices are adopted across the company.
Project Oversight:
- Lead a portfolio of high-impact projects from inception to completion.
- Implement best practices in project management to ensure successful delivery.
Team and Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with global and regional teams in each workstream to guide PMO leads.
- Engage with senior executives and stakeholders to secure buy-in and support for transformation initiatives.
Performance and Risk Management:
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects.
Fostering Innovation:
- Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
How You Will Contribute:
Accountabilities:
Transformation Strategy Development:
- Develop and articulate the transformation strategy in alignment with Takeda’s vision and goals.
- Ensure the strategy is effectively communicated and understood across the organization.
Project Portfolio Management:
- Oversee the portfolio of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with Takeda’s strategic priorities.
- Establish and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools.
Change Management:
- Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Ensure transparent communication of project progress, issues, and outcomes.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and transformation leaders.
- Promote best practices in project management and transformation.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
- Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership on project status and outcomes.
Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.
Resource Allocation:
- Optimize the allocation of resources (time, budget, personnel) to ensure efficient project execution.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Internal and External Stakeholders:
- Internal: Country Leadership Team, General Manager, Project Management Leads for respective workstreams, extensive engagement with I-SEA and GEM teams.
- External: Prospective partners, strategy consulting firms, Market Intelligence community.
What You Bring to Takeda:
Education and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in a consulting firm, managing transformation projects, project management, or serving as a strategy lead in another Pharma MNC.
- Healthcare industry experience is a must.
- MBA preferred; finance background is an added advantage.
- Strong project management skills, including expertise in BI, insight generation tools, and strategy frameworks.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven leadership with strong business acumen, capable of navigating and directing transformational journeys.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- High integrity, honesty, perseverance, fairness, and leadership qualities.
- Deep understanding of India’s healthcare ecosystem, rare disease policies, and patient communities.
Traveling Requirement:
- Frequent travel (30-40%) within the country, with occasional travel to international locations
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 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.
