Business Excellence Lead, US External Operations

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Job Description
About the role:
The Business Excellence Lead for the US External Operation team will drive business process optimization through partnership with the operation and strong delivery on improvements. Business process optimization will be quantifiable and aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization. You will work across business lines both internally and externally. You will demonstrate strong Takeda leadership behaviors and collaboration as a member of the US External Operational leadership team. You will report into the Head, External Ops Regional US.
How you will contribute:

• Effectively process map key business processes to identify roles & responsibilities, hand-
  offs, key system and human capability and capacity
• Effective delivery will also include identification of key improvement opportunities, quantifiable with respect to value, quality or overall efficiency.
• Apply Takeda's Agile (operational excellence) philosophy and toolset to the Regional
  External Supply organization to deliver a measurable improvement in the department's
  KPI's
• Deliver the AGILE roadmap through a series of waves, developing local
  capabilities through each deployment including endorsed documentation and
  prioritization of all initiatives by the External Supply Leadership team
• Establish effective business processes related to US external operations launch products
• Collaborate with key functions across the business and forge key relationships to allow for synergy and drive "one team mindset" across the broader organization
• As a member of the US External Operations leadership team, understand current business priorities, contribute to establishing key strategic initiatives and setting related plans to deliver
• With the agreement of the regional Head of External Supply, either lead or be a member
  of specific Agile projects by facilitating workshops and demonstrating the use of tools or
  by leading teams through the completion of missions/workshops
• Be a key contributor to optimizing our team's Ways of Working

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred, in relevant business or scientific field
• Minimum of three years in Business or Operational Excellence role in the pharmaceutical
  industry
• At least four years of experience in a Quality, Supply Chain or Operations environment required, three years of experience in bio/pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or life sciences
  industry
• Thorough knowledge of operational excellence principles (Lean, Agile Operating System,
  Six Sigma etc.), Belt certification preferred.

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.
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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:
USA - MA - Hayden - 45-55
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$149,100.00 - $234,300.00
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
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Locations
USA - MA - Hayden - 45-55
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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