Takeda · 4 hours ago
Chief of Staff, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $327K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. The Chief of Staff for Pharmaceutical Sciences will drive the execution of strategic initiatives, enhance business performance, and lead cross-functional transformation efforts to improve efficiency and productivity in CMC operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Drive the execution of Pharm Sci strategy to increase business performance, organizational efficiency while increase speed for CMC deliverables, including AI-forward projects and mindset
Partner with PS, partners and leadership to identify, prioritize, and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, with a focus on increasing CMC productivity of a minimum 5% per year and ensure CMC costs is financially sustainable with increasing R&D portfolio
Serve as the principal integrator and project leader for key cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment, transparency, and delivery of measurable value across global sites
In collaboration with lean experts and scientists, drive simplification of processes and systems to improve agility, make work life easier and foster a culture of high performance
Drives and influences strategy, business performance, and transformation initiatives across the global Pharmaceutical Sciences organization with internal sites in Boston, Vienna, and Shonan as well as a network of outsourcing partners
Accountable for leading cost optimization and business performance programs across the CMC internal and external spend in partnership with Finance, R&D, Global Manufacturing & Supply, Global Quality and Commercial functions
Operates as an individual contributor with significant cross-functional team leadership, affecting enterprise-wide priorities, efficiency, and cultural evolution. One of the main components of change is help foster AI-forward mindset and implementing systems to bring new ways of working in the organization
Serve as the strategic partner and advisor to the SVP, Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences, driving execution of the organization’s priorities
Lead and oversee a comprehensive cost optimization program, encompassing internal & external spend (~1,000O okuyen)
Direct and mobilize cross-functional project teams to deliver on measurable business outcomes towards cost, speed and simplicity
Coordinate organization-wide strategic planning, communications, and progress tracking for the Pharm Sci Leadership Team, including regular cadence and functioning of PSLT, Pharm Sci Townhalls and key communication within Pharm Sci and stakeholders
Integrate and align senior stakeholders across Pharm Sci, Finance, R&D, GMS and GQ to achieve collective success
Develop and deliver business analytics, executive presentations, and dashboards for key decision-makers
Coordinate Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment in alignment with Takeda’s values
End-to-end accountability for strategic execution and measurable business performance improvement, notably cost transformation
Operates with cross-enterprise visibility, interfacing between Pharm Sci, R&D and Takeda
Acts as a key integrator, connecting senior stakeholders and aligning global sites to business priorities
Combines strong CMC product development expertise with operational and analytical capability
Delivers rapid, enterprise-impactful results through collaborative leadership and creative problem solving
Operates with a high degree of autonomy to drive strategic projects, cost initiatives, and critical problem-solving with direct impact on Pharm Sci results
Advises SVP and senior leadership with evidence-based recommendations and risk/benefit analysis
Reports to SVP, Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Regular engagement with Pharm Sci Leadership Team and senior stakeholders in Finance, R&D, GMS, GQ, Regulatory, and Commercial functions
Principal coordinator for cross-functional projects across global sites (Boston/Vienna/Shonan)
External interactions with partners, consultants, and contract organizations as needed
Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and risk-managed problem solving
Promotes knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices across teams and sites
Applies creative and quantitative approaches in developing solutions to complex challenges
Manages wide-ranging projects spanning multiple global sites and business interfaces
Balances competing demands of cost, innovation, quality, and timelines in a matrix environment
Demonstrates cultural awareness and adapts style as needed for global effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (PhD, MS, or equivalent required)
10+ years in CMC product development or related pharmaceutical/biopharma experience, with a track record of delivering complex technical/business programs at the global level
Strong expertise in cost management, business analytics, and operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Ability to simplify complex information and situations to effectively communicate and make progress towards business outcomes
Sets clear vision, aligns stakeholders, and mobilizes project teams to deliver on bold goals
Outstanding communication, collaboration, and influence with senior leaders and across diverse teams
Outstanding judgment and the ability to drive outcomes in complex, ambiguous environments
An agent for change, building buy-in for new ways of working and for transformation initiatives
Demonstrated success in leading complex strategic/cost programs in a global, matrixed environment
Exceptional communication, quantitative, analytical, and collaborative skills
Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented leadership style
High personal integrity and alignment with Takeda values
Preferred
Lean/operational excellence training or practical experience
Benefits
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.
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-12-30
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