Associate Director - Vaccine Business Unit - Network Strategy and Project 100 Lead

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Job Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Develop and implement comprehensive network strategies to optimize the global manufacturing and supply chain network for vaccine operations, ensuring alignment with Takeda's long-term goals for Dengue vaccine supply (LRF).
• Responsible for developing and implementing a robust supply strategy (up to 10 years) aligned with the product strategy (as defined by the Product Operations Team, POT) to deliver the faster possible Dengue growth up to 100+ mds annual supply and COGm targets.
• Lead, coordinate and support collaboration efforts with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to enhance production capabilities, maintain quality standards, and support the timely delivery of vaccine products in alignment with the external manufacturing organization and the POT in Global Product Operations.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and risk mitigation across the manufacturing and supply network, leveraging insights using data, digital & technology and industry best practices.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and execute robust, forward-looking network strategies to enhance global manufacturing and supply chain efficiency for vaccine operations. Support the POT to align these strategies with Takeda's long-term goals for Dengue vaccine supply (LRF), ensuring scalability, resilience, and adaptability to meet future demands and challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate market intelligence, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements into the strategic planning process, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Defines strategic planning directions to be tested through the strategic planning tool (managed by LRF planner): test options related to network evolution, technology evolution or process performance evolution in the LRF horizon. Drives associated COGs understanding.
  • Function as the key point of contact for the Product Operations Team (POT) in VBU Global Product Operations to support Qdenga strategy development, implementation and execution in alignment with the cross-functional governance model.
  • Elaborate solutions to adapt and grow the supply network over the next 10 years to meet the different LRF scenario & COGm targets
  • Support the work with BD, Legal, Procurement and all necessary support functions to secure agreed options within solid contractual agreements.
  • Support the overall process that strategies, associated contracts or investments are approved at the right board level (VBU EC, MSC or BRC) Supports CM&S budget and capacity/supply planning for MRP & LRF. Work closely with the Qdenga Product Operations Lead (POL) to drive those approvals and governance decisions according to Takeda Delegation of Authority.
  • Maintain end-to-end view of network capacity at each stage of the product lifecycle. Understand and manage the relationships between different initiatives for capacity expansion, lifecycle management, product development. Ensure all stakeholders are aware and aligned on timelines, deliverables, and risks.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Leadership
• Significant, well-rounded business acumen in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries
• Ability to define and communicate about the program portfolio and the respective business value, along with actionable roadmaps to achieve target states across people, process, and technology dimensions
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and influencing cross-functional teams. Able to gain buy-in and promote shared ownership of programs
• Decision-making and autonomy
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities
• Lead programs and projects self-directed and solve emergent problems and roadblocks independently.
• Interaction
• Adept at developing meaningful "trusted advisor" relationships with business and technical stakeholders of all levels
• Proven ability to work well with people from different disciplines and with varying degrees of business or technical knowledge
• Proven ability to communicate clearly both in verbal and written forms to all organizational levels
• Innovation
• Solid grasp of strategic technologies, good practices, and regulations that Takeda needs to act on and operationalize in the next three to five years with specific regard to program management, including but not limited to digital technology and use of GenAI.
• Complexity
• Able to guide and direct a portfolio of programs simultaneously
• Cultural awareness to engage globally with sensitivity to local and regional considerations
• Awareness of overall pharmaceutical business landscape and applicable disruptions, especially regarding vaccines.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• B.S. degree in Technical Discipline; higher qualifications preferred (MBA, or related business degree). 10+ years relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
• Demonstrated experience leading business critical initiatives within a matrix organization. Significant experience in managing cross-functional, global teams with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong technical operations experience and understanding of diverse technologies from DS to final Pack (including analytical), combined with strong business acumen
• Experience in developing and/or evaluating projects/technologies/partnerships - considering technical and business relevant aspects
• Experience with tech transfer partnership development
• Strong networking and interpersonal skill; ability to work across senior leadership teams. Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organization
• Experience with project portfolio management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel requirement: 15% - 25%
• Travel domestically and internationally to various meetings or client sites, including overnight and potentially over weekend trips.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
149,100.00 - 234,300.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes