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Director, Head of Quality Operations

Takeda
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026
💰 $278,080/yr($177,000/yr$278,080/yr)

About the role

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Job Description

About the Role

As the Director, Head of Quality Operations, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Quality (CPMQ). You will partner closely with the Head of CPMQ and the CPMQ Leadership Team to drive strategy execution, organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and business performance across a global organization. In this highly visible role, you will lead transformation initiatives, advance digitalization and AI adoption, and strengthen the capabilities, processes, and culture that enable CPMQ to thrive. You will champion innovative ways of working, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and ensure the organization is positioned to meet evolving business needs while delivering sustainable impact across R&D and Global Quality.

How You Will Contribute

  • Partner with the Head of CPMQ and Leadership Team to develop, implement, and continuously evolve CPMQ strategy, priorities, and organizational capabilities
  • Lead strategic transformation initiatives that drive operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, digitalization, AI adoption, and continuous improvement
  • Oversee the CPMQ portfolio of strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, execution, risk management, and delivery of business objectives
  • Drive governance and business operations through performance management, organizational metrics, leadership reviews, operational planning, and management reporting
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to support data-driven decision-making and organizational effectiveness
  • Identify, prioritize, and implement digital, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience
  • Lead organizational change management efforts, including communications, stakeholder engagement, adoption strategies, and leadership alignment
  • Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive culture that supports employee engagement, development, and innovation
  • Provide leadership for budget pl

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