Sr. Director, Strategic Planning and Business Operations

Sr. Director, Strategic Planning and Business Operations

Cambridge, MA – Onsite/Hybrid

Objectives / Purpose

Senior Director, Strategic Planning and Business Operations will report to the SVP, Head of Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T), Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) and serve as a strategic partner to the Global DD&T and PDT leadership team. This role is responsible for shaping long-term technology strategy, aligning with enterprise planning, driving performance management (KPIs, OKRs, metrics), and leading executive-level communications and business reviews. It requires a strong presence, analytical rigor, critical thinking and problem-solving ability to translate complex strategies into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and execution of long-range strategic plans in partnership with the SVP, Head of DD&T PDT and Strategy & Planning teams.
• Drive the performance management agenda across Global Technology, including definition, tracking, and reporting of KPIs, OKRs, and other success metrics.
• Serve as the architect and facilitator of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring alignment, accountability, and visibility across the organization.
• Build and deliver high-Impact executive presentations and strategic narratives for senior leadership forums, board updates and global communications.
• Drive Digital Transformation initiatives by integrating digital technologies into all areas of the business, fundamentally changing how the organization operates and delivers value to customers.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify potential risks and mitigate them.
• Oversee change management processes to ensure smooth implementation and lasting benefits.
• Partner with Finance, HR and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are resourced, sequenced and measured effectively.
• Process owner for PDT DD&T for streamlining new ways of working across the ecosystem, including workforce resourcing and vendor management.
• Lead a team of strategy and performance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain strategic operating rhythms, including annual planning, mid-year reviews and strategic off-sites.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and innovation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and recommendations that shape enterprise-wide technology decisions.
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution through close collaboration with Global DD&T, Commercial, GMS, R&D and Engineering teams.
• Lead a high-performing team of directors and managers – providing strategic vision while balancing near-term deliverables.
• Ensure professional development, performance management and succession planning activities to build and retain a high-performing team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture that aligns with the organization’s values and mission.

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures.
• Functional-level leadership with ability to inspire, motivate and drive results.
• Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey ideas and data, verbally and in writing.
• Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company.
• Ability to distil complex issues and ideas into simple comprehensible terms.
• Demonstrates leadership presence and confidence.
• Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization.
• Build teams across functions and geographies with individuals who have the right skills and experience.
• Invests time in helping others enhance their skills and perform at a higher level.

Decision‑making and Autonomy

• Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact the functional area.
• Accountable for decision-making for the designated function.
• Seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.
• Incorporate feedback to ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution.
• Accountable for providing input to and implementing vision and strategy for the designated scope.

Interaction

• Effectively navigate the changing external and internal environment and lead others through change by creating an inspiring and engaging workplace.
• Cultivate a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and external partners, and industry experts.
• Represent the function in negotiations, resolving conflict constructively.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions.

Innovation

• Forward-thinking with ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions.
• Take risks to implement innovative solutions, accelerating time to market.
• Identify opportunities and anticipate changes in the business landscape through ongoing assessment of the environment.
• Role model respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation.

Complexity

• Ability to work in a global ecosystem with a high degree of complexity.
• Deep expertise required.
• Ability to see and understand broadened, enterprise-level perspective.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in technology required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in technology strategy, performance management or enterprise planning roles.
• Proven track record of leading strategic planning and performance management in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leadership audiences.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, synthesizing data into actionable insights.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without authority.
• Strong organizational skills to manage deadlines and communicate strategy.
• Structured and methodical, yet adaptable to changing needs.
• Experience working across diverse teams and enabling change.
• Deep understanding of technology trends, digital transformation and innovation frameworks.
• Experience working with external consultants and managing strategic partnerships.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
• Works independently and proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Smartsheet and performance dashboards.
• Comfortable working across global, hybrid and virtual teams.
• Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required.
• Previous experience leading a medium-to-large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change, delivering on programs with complex deliverables.
• Track record of successful leadership, management and development of large, multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams.
• Strong judgment of talent and ability to make tough talent decisions.
• Health care business acumen with comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

• U.S. Base Salary Range: $208,200 – $327,140
• Short-term and/or long-term incentives may be available.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays and well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation.

What Takeda Can Offer You

• 401(k) with company match and annual retirement contribution plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings.
• Generous vacation time and option to purchase additional vacation days.
• Community outreach programs.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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