Manager, Business Operations
About The Position
Takeda is seeking a Manager, Business Operations to support one to three subfunctions within Pharmaceutical Sciences. Reporting to the Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Manufacturing Business Operations, the role partners with Pharmaceutical Sciences function heads and their Senior Leadership Teams to develop and implement operational initiatives aligned with the function’s strategic priorities. The position also provides project-management support to proactively manage, monitor, and report on initiatives and activities that are critical to efficient operations. The role leads and optimizes operational systems and processes, supports budgeting and related activities, and contributes to process-improvement projects and non-pipeline workstreams. It facilitates cross-functional collaboration, supports leadership information needs, and helps plan and execute meetings, events, training, and communications for Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Manager is expected to develop proficiency with complex tools and processes, including PowerBI and SharePoint, to advance business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Ability to effectively manage projects and activities.
- Proficiency with business management software and tools.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong PC literacy, including advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
- Initiative and a self-starter mindset, including researching information needed to complete assigned tasks within the scope of duties.
Responsibilities
- Lead processes and systems that meet function-specific operational needs, including operational goals, resource repositories, newsletters, tracking systems, and new-hire onboarding.
- Coordinate function-level infrastructure and business operations projects and initiatives.
- Support budgeting and related activities, including headcount tracking and MRP/MYC/Capex processes.
- Support contracting activities, such as vendor registration, liaison with Contracts, Legal, and Compliance, resolution of contractual issues within service agreements, and purchase-order support.
- Report budget actuals, projections, and variances to plan.
- Support process-improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency in areas such as onboarding, communications, and systems interactions.
- Represent the function in non-pipeline initiatives and workstreams, tracking accountabilities and deadlines.
- Contribute to cross-functional working groups to identify, source, and implement best practices across Takeda.
- Identify stakeholders, design and facilitate meetings, and support implementation of improved processes.
- Support function heads with information requests, including coordinating team nominations and gathering information across the Leadership Team.
- Promote the Pharmaceutical Sciences vision and strategy by planning and executing cross-functional events that encourage collaboration and innovation.
- Ensure timely and accurate information flow within the functions.
- Plan agendas and compile pre-read materials for Town Halls and Senior Leadership Team meetings; manage timelines and coordinate stakeholders to support smooth execution.
- Own or support general Pharmaceutical Sciences processes, including training, space planning, and functional and Pharmaceutical Sciences communications.
- Support development of Pharmaceutical Sciences training documents and job aids.
- Develop competence in tools and processes, including PowerBI and SharePoint, and use them to implement solutions that advance pipeline and non-pipeline initiatives and business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
