Head, CAPTIVATE (Planisware Enablement, Portfolio Management & Capacity Planning Excellence)

Takeda•Boston, MA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head, CAPTIVATE (Planisware Enablement, Portfolio Management & Capacity Planning Excellence) is the senior business leader accountable for implementing and scaling Planisware as Takeda R&D’s primary capability for integrated portfolio planning, timeline governance, resource/capacity management, and financial forecasting . This role owns the business strategy, operating model, and outcomes for Planisware, driving standardized ways of working, cross-functional adoption, and measurable improvements in portfolio decision-making and execution predictability. The Head, CAPTIVATE (Planisware Enablement, Portfolio Management & Capacity Planning Excellence) leads through influence in a global matrix and governs delivery partners to ensure a high-quality, sustainable and effective solution.

Requirements

Proven drug development experience as a senior leader in global program or portfolio management in biotech/pharma, including oversight of complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple geographies, functions, and governance bodies
Depth of experience in GPT management and Takeda business processes
Depth in resource/capacity planning and financial planning/forecasting concepts; ability to translate business and program needs into system requirements
Strong matrix leadership and executive stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority
Hands-on experience (leadership preferred) of PPM implementations (Planisware preferred) including process design, adoption, training and operating model establishment
Proven vendor management (SI + software vendor), including commercial oversight and delivery governance
Ability to influence and negotiate successfully in a matrix environment to optimize development and address barriers
Proactive risk management experience with ability to propose solutions and deliver appropriate mitigation plans
Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with impact to provide appropriate context, articulate views, drive clarity, and address barriers to program development
Ability to inspire, motivate and drive decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure
12-15+ years of in-depth biopharmaceutical industry and drug development experience across all phases of development; significant experience interfacing within related functions (e.g. Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Research, Regulatory, CMC, Marketing)
10+ years global program management experience leading complex biopharmaceutical projects in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs and positively influence outcomes, key project decisions, and strategic problem-solving
Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively to all levels of the organization including executive management

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated mastery in program management of complex assets and/or in portfolio strategy/analytics within a therapeutic portfolio, preferably across an R&D portfolio
Experience building robust portfolio and program valuation models in partnership with Finance and Program Leadership to support trade-off discussions and risk assessments
Experience with global R&D operating models and cross-functional resource ownership
Familiarity with integrations to finance/ERP, HR systems, and analytics platforms; data governance experience
Change leadership and product-oriented delivery practices
Project Management Professional certification with PMI preferred but not required