Head of Strategy and Operations, Commercial Operations and Business Solutions

$169,400 - $266,200/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Lexington, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Lexington, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Head of Strategy and Operations for the Commercial Operations and Business Solutions (COBS) organization at Takeda Pharmaceutical is a leadership role focused on driving performance and efficiency within the organization. This position requires a dynamic leader who will partner with the Vice President of Commercial Operations and the COBS Leadership Team to navigate transformative initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. The Head of Strategy and Operations will be responsible for enhancing operational effectiveness, managing cross-functional initiatives, and leading special projects aligned with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive COBS programs and processes to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Manage engagement across a broad range of cross-functional, Enterprise initiatives to ensure connectivity and optimize alignment across the COBS/USBU.
• Actively support COBS culture, engagement, and connectivity.
• Lead special projects aligned to key strategic priorities across the COBS, ensuring efficient cross-functional communication, project planning, interdependency tracking, risk management, and benefit realization.
• Prepare executive level reports, briefings, and presentations, managing department process improvement initiatives as required.
• Work with Finance partners and COBS leaders to ensure budget is effectively managed across the COBS.
• Coordinate efforts to drive the evolution and implementation of the COBS narrative, including engagement with Business Stakeholders.
• Support action planning surrounding ongoing engagement survey responses, DE&I initiatives, and other HR related activities.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree required; MS/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant business experience required.
• 5+ years experience in project management and operations.
• 8+ years of people leadership experience.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Strong business intelligence, analytics, reporting, and visualization technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off