Head of Supply Chain Operations - Biologics Operating Unit

Job Description

Join Takeda as the Head of Supply Chain Operations for the Biologics Operating Unit where you will lead planning for product supply, inventory management, and running the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Global Biologics Products, driving over $7B in annual revenue. You will ensure supply assurance from launch through life cycle management across all markets, involving both internal and external manufacturing sites. You will develop long-range manufacturing strategies and implementing digital solutions for efficiency and scale. You will report into the Global Head of the Biologics OpU and be an important member of the Leadership Team.

How You Will Contribute

• Demand, Sales & Operational Planning: Lead global S&OP processes to meet demand and profitability goals. Improve and align demand forecasting processes.
• Launch Excellence/Supply Planning/Production Planning: Oversee production planning, supply performance reporting, and regional launch plans. Improve processes and system use.
• Leadership: Design strategic workforce plans, build and mentor a team, and ensure agreement across leadership.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, manufacturing, and planning in the Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading global planning processes and managing cross-functional, global teams.
• Technical operations background and business understanding of Supply Chain.
• Experience using and implementing ERP systems like SAP.
• Knowledge of Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, supply chain management, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement.

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.

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: $255,800.00 - $401,940.00

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.

Locations

Lexington, MA Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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