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Job Description

Join Takeda as a Head of Strategy & Operations, Analytics & Insights out of our Cambridge, MA office.  We are seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to join the newly formed Commercial Analytics & Insights (CA&I) organization as Director of Strategy and Operations. This highly strategic and impactful role will work closely with the Head of CA&I and its leadership (CA&I LT) to drive performance, introduce new capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and bring cultural alignment during a transformative period as we centralize all BU and CoE Analytics and Insights teams into a unified organization and
mindset.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision, exceptional problem-solving skills, and an enterprise mindset with the ability to inspire teams, foster a culture of collaboration, and lead initiatives that standardize processes and elevate capabilities. This individual will be instrumental in driving key initiatives and innovation, supporting cultural transformation, and ensuring organizational success in a fast-evolving A&I marketplace.

This leader will be a member of the CA&I LT and will be responsible for the following:
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Alignment
• Culture and Engagement
• Program and Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Learning and Development

How you will contribute:

• Design and implement programs, processes, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness, standardize workflows, and drive overall efficiencies across the newly formed CA&I.
• Partner with stakeholders, partners and vendors to plan, implement and manage CA&I operational initiatives, including business planning and capability roadmap activities.
• Lead leadership team meetings, financial reporting, KPI tracking, team events, town halls, etc.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner, in a confidential capacity, with the CA&I LT providing executive support on complex problems and initiatives. Work with finance partners, vendors and CA&I leaders to ensure budget is effectively managed across the CA&I.
•  Identify areas for process improvement and innovation and then implement changes that will enhance the overall effectiveness of the team.
• Serve as a key connector within and across CA&I and USBU to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide priorities and cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive collaboration and coordination with matrix partners.
• Champion CA&I culture and engagement, fostering camaraderie and collaboration,
  connectivity, and a "one-team" mindset across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee special projects tied to strategic priorities, ensuring seamless cross-functional communication, effective project planning, risk management, and realization of benefits.
• Coordinate efforts to drive and socialize the evolution and implementation of the CA&I KPIs and success factors.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required; MS/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of business experience required with minimum of 5+ years’ experience in project management, operations and Analytics & Insights roles.
• Proven experience in strategy, operations, or leadership roles preferably within analytics or in life sciences industry; strategy consulting experience is a strong plus.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
•  Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving transformations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with executive presence and abi