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Job DescriptionOBJECTIVES:
- Serve as a finance business partner to key US OBU functions, including Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations, helping translate business priorities into clear financial plans, resource choices, and decision support.
- Support both Solid Tumor and Hematology franchises by providing financial insight, cross-functional partnership, and performance management that enables informed portfolio and franchise decisions.
- Partner with functional and franchise leaders during planning cycles, including MRP, MYC, long-range planning, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance management, to align investment levels with business strategy and expected impact.
- Provide analytical support, financial storytelling, and scenario-based recommendations that improve transparency, strengthen business accountability, and support disciplined decision making across the US OBU.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Act as the finance business partner for assigned US OBU functions, including Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations, building strong relationships with business stakeholders and providing proactive financial guidance.
- Support both Solid Tumor and Hematology franchises by connecting functional investment decisions to franchise priorities, portfolio performance, and longer-term business objectives.
- Support financial planning and forecasting support for assigned functions and franchise areas, working with business partners to align assumptions, evaluate risks and opportunities, and ensure submissions reflect strategic priorities.
- Prepare clear financial narratives, insights, and recommendations for monthly and quarterly business reviews, helping leaders understand performance drivers, trade-offs, and investment implications.
- Partner with Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations to evaluate resource allocation, initiative funding, field-facing investments, analytics needs, and business operations priorities across both franchises.
- Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools that support franchise planning, scenario analysis, investment prioritization, and management reporting across the US OBU.
- Monitor key business and financial indicators, identify trends, and assess underlying drivers to enable fact-based decisions within a complex and investment-sensitive oncology portfolio.
- Support core FP&A processes, including functional OpEx management, personnel planning, accrual coordination, and Anaplan forecasting, while positioning these activities as enablers of stronger business partnership and decision quality.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA or MSF desirable.
- Experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech and/or multinational organizations preferred.
- 4-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, OpEx management, or related finance roles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced financial modeling and the ability to develop executive‑ready presentations.
- Experience with planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, TM1, Hyperion, or similar financial planning tools preferred.
- Experience with SAP is desirable.
- People management experience is desirable but not required; demonstrated ability to coach junior colleagues, manage workstreams, and influence cross-functional partners is preferred.
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, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$116,000.00 - $182,270.00The 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.
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EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob Exempt
YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
- 4-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, OpEx management, or related finance roles
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced financial modeling and executive-ready presentations
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and/or multinational organizations
- MBA or Master of Science in Finance
- Experience with Anaplan, TM1, Hyperion, or similar financial planning tools
- Experience with SAP
- People management experience
- Ability to coach junior colleagues, manage workstreams, and influence cross-functional partners
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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