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Job Description
About the role:
As the Global Operational Excellence Lead - Biologics Network, you will act as a coach and facilitator for the CI squad, aligning their efforts with the broader strategic goals of the Biologics Operational Unit (Biologics OpU) manufacturing network and driving high-value strategic projects for the Operational Unit. You will provide strategic guidance and leadership, while working closely with the OpU leadership team to prioritize and drive high-impact projects, share best practices, and ensure consistency in operational practices across the network.
How You Will Contribute
- Strategic Leadership: Lead CI squad efforts focusing on value stream level and implement strategic CI initiatives to drive significant business impact within the Biologics Manufacturing network
- Operational Expertise: Provide advanced operational excellence (OE) insights, deploying AOS (Agile Operating System) methodologies to solve complex issues hands-on and guide the execution of value stream level projects
- Coaching & Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to OpU leaders across the Biologics Manufacturing Network, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
- Change Agent: Guide teams through complex problem-solving processes, leveraging Lean methodologies to resolve challenges with impactful results.
- Global Influence: Share best practices across sites, train Green and Black Belt professionals, and play a critical role in delivering our transformation roadmap.
- Value Delivery: Drive cost optimization and ensure consistency in the implementation of CI strategies to support the OpU in reaching their Value Creation targets
What You Bring to Takeda
- Educational Excellence: MS degree in a technical discipline is required; advanced certifications such as AOS Master or Black Belt are essential, with Master Black Belt being desirable.
- Experience That Matters: Over 10 years in bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing and 5+ years in manufacturing, quality, or technical services roles.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to influence senior leaders and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
- Project Management Prowess: Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and achieving measurable business results.
- Cultural Agility: Enthusiasm for operating in a multicultural environment with the flexibility to travel up to 60% globally.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Exceptional strategic thinking, teaching, and coaching capabilities, underpinned by expertise in Lean and process improvement methodologies.
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Zurich, SwitzerlandLexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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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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