Head of Product Operations - Pipeline, Launch & Growth Products

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Boston, MA
Hybrid
252K-396K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Healthtech • Software • Analytics • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
Takeda exists to create better health for people, brighter future for the world.
The Role
Lead and shape the product strategy for Takeda's pipeline, launch, and growth products in collaboration with senior leadership and multiple departments. Oversee the development of Product or Portfolio Lifecycle Plans and manage the integration of product strategies into manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with quality expectations. Build and guide a diverse product operations team.
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Job Description
About the role:
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) business unit by collaborating closely with senior leadership to define and execute a forward-thinking business strategy for Takeda's product portfolio that aligns with Takeda's therapeutic area focus, Corporate Philosophy and Corporate Strategy. You will be part of the Leadership Team for the Strategy and Business Excellence global function and will lead a team of 8+ Product Operations Leads responsible for supporting products in the pipeline, launch and growth phase from Takeda's overall product portfolio.
How you will contribute:

  • Partner with colleagues in R&D; in the Therapeutic Area Units (TAUs) and Pharmaceutical Sciences, in GMS and Global Quality, as well as with the relevant Commercial business units within Takeda on all topics relating to Product Strategy for products under your responsibility
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive global Product or Portfolio Lifecycle Plan (PLP) in conjunction with Commercial and R&D (includes Clinical and other functions as appropriate)
  • Collaborate with Global Operating Units, ensuring alignment with product strategies and lifecycle management.
  • Drive product strategy and key tactical decisions for pipeline, launch, and growth-phase products, while ensuring seamless integration of product plans into the manufacturing network
  • Ensure global launch strategies are executable and meet quality, compliance, financial, and customer service expectations
  • Lead long-range capacity planning, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies for product supply
  • Lead and develop a Product Operations Team, focusing on decision-making, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional processes


What you bring to Takeda:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological sciences, or pharmacy; additional MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, with program/project management experience
  • Experience in leading multicultural, cross-functional teams and complex program efforts
  • Possessing a holistic understanding of our industry, from R&D to Process Development, Operations, Regulatory, Commercial
  • Expertise in global supply chain planning, manufacturing, and regulatory operations
  • Preferably knowledge/experience working with diverse pharmaceutical processes such as solid dosage, small molecules, API, plasma purification, cell and gene therapy, etc...
  • Willingness to travel, fluency in English and advanced influencing skills are necessary for this role
  • An intrinsic understanding of putting Patients first and unyielding drive to enhance their well-being


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.
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:
Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$252,000.00 - $396,000.00
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.
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.
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