Head Strategy and Quality Operations

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The Head of Strategy and Quality Operations (SBO) for Global Quality is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of the Global Quality (GQ) organization. This role partners closely with the GQ Leadership Team (GQLT) to drive enterprise-wide alignment, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives that support Takeda’s mission to become the most trusted, science-driven, digital biopharmaceutical company.

Leadership/People:

No. of direct reports: 6

No. of indirect reports: 40+

Geographic Scope:: Global

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development, refinement, and execution of the Global Quality strategy in alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term vision.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps and performance metrics aligned from global enterprise to site and function
• Serve as a thought partner to the GQO and GQLT, providing insights on industry trends, benchmarking, and innovation opportunities.

Business Operations & Governance

• Oversee the operational rhythm of the GQ organization, including business reviews, MYC/MRP cycles, and strategic performance management.
• Drive portfolio management, resource optimization, and cross-functional coordination across GQ functions.
• Ensure effective governance structures and decision-making forums are in place and operating efficiently.
• Proactively identify and facilitate removal of potential roadblocks in delivering the strategic portfolio
• Track enterprise wide performance metrics to measure progress

Transformation & Excellence

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including digital enablement, process redesign, and capability building.
• Lead enterprise-wide change management planning and execution
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through AOS deployment and best practice sharing.
• Coach and mentor for transformation leads within the organization

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Act as a key liaison between GQ and enterprise functions such as GMS, Biolife, VBU, USBU, Finance, HR, DD&T, and R&D.
• Facilitate transparent communication and alignment across global teams, including preparation of executive-level presentations and updates.
• Build and maintain strong network of internal and external stakeholders

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Ability to develop strategy and roadmap to enable Takeda to fulfil its commitment to quality within its overall vision (Integration oversight and deliverables, Change and Organizational Capabilities, Strategic planning and PMO, Enterprise interface, governance, reporting).

Leadership

• A firm grasp of industry, scientific and regulatory trends and market conditions, to develop mid and long term strategy
• Full alignment with all GQ Operating Units, with HR, GMS Finance & Communications.
• Build a patient-centered best in class organization, develop diverse talent and elevate organizational performance

Decision-making and Autonomy

• DOA to be determined in line with new TMAP
• Full accountability for decisions on the day-to-day operation of this function
• Decisions are complex, they impact several thousand employees