Strategic Initiatives Lead

Boston, MA, United States

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda as a Strategic Initiatives Lead where you will coordinate the R&D Procurement strategic projects by partnering across the R&D Procurement team, Procurement Center of Excellence (COE), relevant corporate function leaders, and the rest of (Global Real Estate Facilities Procurement) GREFP. You will also be a program management office for R&D Procurement to coordinate cross-category and cross-region priorities through an portfolio management approach. As part of the Global Real Estate, Facilities, and Procurement team, you will report to the Head of Regional Real Estate, Facilities, and Procurement.

How you will contribute:

Cultivate relationships with the heads of strategy, transformation, and related sub-functions within key stakeholder groups, including Digital +IT, Human Resources, Fnance, and Legal, while drawing upon the expertise of peers within the function and their organizations.

Prepare and ensure effective communication of new and ongoing operating model refinements within R&D Procurement and GREFP.

Shape the vision and mission of R&D Procurement together with head of R&D Procurement in line with the Takeda values of Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business (PTRB) and the priorities of GREFP, Finance, and Takeda.

Partner with GREFP finance partner and R&D Procurement finance controller to ensure accurate and consistent reporting and budget management in partnership with R&D Procurement Head.

Be a steward of the procurement policy and associated SOPs and ensure adherence within the R&D Procurement categories.

Collaborate with the procurement center of excellence to ensure full alignment with the priorities of CoE and R&D Procurement.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Strong business and financial acumen relative to the procurement function.

Strong technical expertise in program and project management.

In depth knowledge of Strategy development and deployment.

In depth knowledge of implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement

In depth knowledge of Performance management

Track record of process improvement using disciplined methodology.

Leadership

Demonstrate strategic enterprise thinking to find innovative ways to serve the business in a way that centers on patients and builds trust, reputation, and our business.

Supports the organization on a change journey with discipline, transparency and authenticity.

Focuses on the few priorities that matter most and delivers superior results.

Supporting the leadership of the R&D organization through influencing & coaching.

Leads stakeholders on a change journey with discipline, transparency, and authenticity.

Decision-making and Autonomy

Interaction

Demonstrated abilities in high value project/program and change management.

Experience in working in global teams across different cultures, functions, hierarchy levels, time zones and languages.

Communication and coordination skills including stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills such as negotiation, influence and presentation skills.

Leadership experience in stakeholder management, governance models and operational/day-to-day supplier management

Innovation

Knowledge of current and emerging trends in procurement and facility management, and best practices and methodologies in program and project management

strategic sourcing, negotiating, contracting, strategic supplier management, supply chain, and procurement.

Knowledge of the latest trends in technology to enable the function and deliver world class services, including Business transformation, AI, Digital, customer experience.

Creative and practical problem solver.

Complexity

Highly complex mix of stakeholders across global R&D functions, Regions and Therapeutic areas, and/or countries who have both global and local agendas.

Highly regulated industry.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

BA or BS required, MBA or Masters Degree.

At least 10 years working in biotech/pharma industry, or other regulated industries, with experience in procurement supply chain and/or facilities operations management and project management.

Have in-depth knowledge and 10 years' experience of strategy development & deployment, building teams and capabilities and implementing Lean thinking.

Expertise in Change Management and the delivery of sustainable changes.

Experience working & cultural diversity, understands national and international business practices, customs and markets.

Experience with team member management and customer interaction

Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and procurement and other corporate & shared service tasks.

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.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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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:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

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-term incentives. 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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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