Manager, Business Operations
About The Position
The Manager, Business Operations supports one to three subfunctions within Pharmaceutical Sciences at Takeda. Reporting to the Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Manufacturing Business Operations, the role works with Pharmaceutical Sciences function heads and their Senior Leadership Teams to develop and implement operational initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. It also provides project-management support to monitor and report on initiatives and activities critical to efficient operations. The position develops and optimizes function-level operational systems; supports budgeting, contracting, and infrastructure projects; and reports budget actuals, projections, and variances. It contributes to process-improvement work, non-pipeline initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. The role supports leadership requests and communications, plans and coordinates meetings and events, and maintains processes such as training, space planning, and functional communications. It also develops proficiency with tools including PowerBI and SharePoint to advance business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- At least 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.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong PC literacy and 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, with direction and oversight, to meet function-level 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 activities, including headcount tracking and management of MRP/MYC/Capex processes.
- Support contracting, including vendor registration, serving as a liaison for Contracts, Legal, and Compliance, resolving complex contractual issues within service agreements, and providing purchase-order support.
- Report budget actuals, projections, and variances to plan.
- Support process-improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency in areas such as onboarding, communications, and systems interactions.
- Represent the function in non-pipeline initiatives and workstreams, helping track 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 deliver improved processes with support.
- Support function heads with requests for information, including facilitating team nominations and gathering information across the Leadership Team.
- Support Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PSLT by planning and executing cross-functional events that promote collaboration and innovation.
- Ensure accurate and timely information flow within the functions.
- Plan agendas and compile pre-read materials for Town Halls and Senior Leadership Team meetings; coordinate timelines and stakeholders to support smooth execution.
- Own general Pharmaceutical Sciences processes such as training, space planning, and functional and Pharmaceutical Sciences communications.
- Support the development of Pharmaceutical Sciences-specific training documents and job aids.
- Develop competence in complex tools and processes, including PowerBI and SharePoint, and use them to develop and implement solutions for pipeline and non-pipeline initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
