Supplier Quality Management, Senior Analyst

Takeda • AR

86d • $86,500 - $135,960

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Management Senior Analyst is responsible for identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers to ensure they meet Takeda’s quality standards and policies. This role supports strong supplier performance and compliance, contributing to Takeda’s mission of better health and a brighter future. As a Senior Analyst, you’ll address moderately scoped challenges using sound judgment within defined procedures and policies. You’ll apply industry practices and general knowledge to keep projects on track, primarily collaborating internally with subordinates and supervisors, with minimal external interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in biotech, biologics, or pharma.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality operations, and regulatory inspections preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficient in key systems and tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TrackWise, VEEVA, JDE).
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and ability to drive change.
• Skilled in supplier performance management, escalation handling, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic mindset with awareness of industry trends and global complexity.

Responsibilities

• Execute global supplier and material/product management activities for locally assigned suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain product/material specifications.
• Resolve material-related issues in collaboration with production, Quality Control, and global manufacturers.
• Manage supplier qualifications, audits, and quality agreements.
• Handle supplier notifications of change and related change controls.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Support a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Drive strategic oversight of external auditing and supplier quality to ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and product quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with global audit and specification policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate with Global Supplier Quality and audit planning teams to assign auditors for critical local suppliers.
• Escalate critical audit findings, material issues, and supplier performance concerns promptly.
• Conduct external audits as needed and support global due diligence efforts by providing quality-related risk assessments and resolutions.
• Execute supplier qualification and specification programs on schedule and provide performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Partner across Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to align on business priorities.
• Collaborate with global teams including Quality Auditing, Supplier Quality, SBO, and Global Quality Compliance to support strategy, change management, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage routinely with external business partners and suppliers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan.
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings.
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days.
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions.
• Family Planning Support.
• Flexible Work Paths.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees