Transformation & Risk Business Excellence Director

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Job Description

Lead Global Transformation at Takeda
At Takeda, we are committed to improving lives through scientific innovation and operational excellence. As part of the Plasma Operating Unit, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead transformational efforts, manage risk, and foster global collaboration to ensure the delivery of life-saving therapies.

About the Role

Transformation & Risk Business Excellence Lead focuses on ensuring alignment across the Plasma-Derived Therapies Operating Unit’s (OpU) core business processes, delivering a unified approach to strategic, operational, and financial topics. Acting as a pivotal connection between internal functions and external stakeholders, you will lead critical transformation and integration initiatives, driving network optimization and continuous improvement.

How You Will Contribute

• Coordinate Multi-functional Initiatives: Drive cross-functional programs like strategy deployment, eAGILE initiatives, risk management, and performance monitoring across the OpU.

• OpU Risk Coordinator: Execute the OpU/Region Risk Management program in collaboration with site representatives, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Ethics & Compliance (E&C), Product Operations, Global Quality, and other relevant functions.

• Lead Network Optimization and Integration: Serve as a key contributor in optimizing the manufacturing network and ensuring seamless execution of integration activities.

• Change Management Leadership: Develop change management plans and lead their execution, ensuring adoption and alignment across the region.

• Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate site assessments and benchmarking processes to uncover continuous improvement opportunities.

• Drive Digitalization and Amplify Processes: Collaborate with the Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T) teams and global Function of the Future groups to identify and implement opportunities for process digitalization and enhancement.

• Deliver Transformation Programs: Lead and execute targeted transformation projects, including Function of the Future implementations and Lean/Operational Excellence initiatives.

• Ensure Governance Alignment: Align strategy and operations with Strategic Business Excellence (SBE) and Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) governance structures to support effective risk mitigation planning and adherence to governance frameworks.

• Prepare and Support Business Reviews: Consolidate and prepare Operating Unit contributions for key processes such as Mid-Year Commitments (MYC), Monthly Resource Planning (MRP), and other strategic reviews.

Technical Dimensions

This role requires a breadth of technical and strategic expertise:

• Strategic Planning: Understand business drivers, customer needs, and market dynamics to create balanced strategic plans.

• Business Acumen: Possess a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and processes, enabling collaboration with external groups like Human Resources, Finance, and Legal.

• Data Analytics Expertise: Utilize tools such as Management Action Plan (MAP), Business Intelligence (BI), and predictive/web analytics to drive insights and decision-making.

• Communication Excellence: Build strong relationships and effectively communicate with stakeholders, partners, and teams at all organizational levels.

What You Bring to Takeda