Head, Global Digital Platforms - Manufacturing & Labs
Takeda, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
Role Overview Takeda is recruiting a senior leader to serve as Head, Global Platforms – Manufacturing & Labs. This leadership role reports directly to the Head, Plasma Derived Therapies and Global Supply & Quality Data, Digital & Technology (PDT GSQ DD&T). The position partners with key stakeholders to advance business-facing technology initiatives across Takeda Manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, implement advanced platforms, foster new ways of working, and contribute to the evolution of Takeda’s DD&T imperatives.
About the role
The Senior Director Data, Digital and Technology shapes and executes the data, digital, and technology strategy for the business unit or function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving innovation to enhance business value.
How you will contribute
Own the global vision, standards, and roadmap for global scalable platforms across manufacturing execution, labs, batch release enablement, digital workflows, and manufacturing-facing ERP capabilities (for Plasma manufacturing sites).
Deliver in-flight, enterprise-scale programs to completion (next 1 - 3 years) while transitioning the organization to a product team setup that drives continuous innovation and value beyond implementation.
Drive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to build high-trust relationships with senior leaders across GSQ & PDT; lead cross-functional collaboration to align technology strategies with evolving business and regulatory needs.
Establish and enforce global templates and standardization across sites to enable faster deployments, consistent compliance, and measurable performance improvement; manage exceptions through governance when required.
Drive speed and cost efficiency by scaling a global delivery model: expand and professionalize global delivery center teams; improve throughput, quality, and cost-to-deliver; strengthen vendor performance and commercial outcomes with procurement.
Lead global capabilities for manufacturing execution systems and shopfloor digitalization across 20+ sites, ensuring template integrity and sustainable ownership.
Modernize digital lab capabilities through a single global LIMS and harmonized lab ecosystem (including ELN and supporting lab operations tooling), partnering across QC, testing labs, and the wider enterprise with R&D labs.
Build and scale digital workflow platforms (e.g., logbooks, checklists, forms) to improve operational execution across sites and labs.
Partner with centralized run/support organization to strengthen lifecycle management, including validated change, patching cadence, and 24/7 coverage.
Drive AI enablement for manufacturing processes and labs by identifying use cases, defining requirements, and coordinating execution with the Data & AI enablement organization.
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team (typically 6–8 direct reports) and a global organization with strong governance, talent development, and stakeholder trust.
Skills and qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of related experience and proven leadership delivering enterprise-scale, multi-site technology programs in regulated manufacturing and/or laboratory environments.
Deep expertise in manufacturing execution (MES) and lab informatics (LIMS/ELN) at global scale (both required).
Strong understanding of delivery in GxP environments, including validation, data integrity, compliance, and cybersecurity expectations.
Demonstrated ability to shift from project delivery to a product operating model (roadmap ownership, release cadence, adoption, continuous improvement).
Track record building efficient global delivery models (global delivery centers + vendors) and improving delivery speed and cost.
Executive stakeholder management across manufacturing, labs, quality, process owners, and enterprise transformation programs.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
As a strategic leader overseeing multiple functional areas, divisions, or product groups through directors and managers, with global or multi-country-level responsibility, you will shape corporate policies, provide guidance to directors and senior managers, and hold a recognized influential position. Your decisions impact the success of the division, group, company, or corporation, and you may sit on a leadership team, directly influencing the overall business strategy of your area.
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.
Location
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range
$212,000.00 - $333,190.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The actual base salary will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; disability and life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; holidays; and well-being benefits. Sick time and vacation accruals may apply per policy and location.
EEO Statement
Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.
Locations Boston, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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Role Overview Takeda is recruiting a senior leader to serve as Head, Global Platforms – Manufacturing & Labs. This leadership role reports directly to the Head, Plasma Derived Therapies and Global Supply & Quality Data, Digital & Technology (PDT GSQ DD&T). The position partners with key stakeholders to advance business-facing technology initiatives across Takeda Manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, implement advanced platforms, foster new ways of working, and contribute to the evolution of Takeda’s DD&T imperatives.
About the role
The Senior Director Data, Digital and Technology shapes and executes the data, digital, and technology strategy for the business unit or function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving innovation to enhance business value.
How you will contribute
Own the global vision, standards, and roadmap for global scalable platforms across manufacturing execution, labs, batch release enablement, digital workflows, and manufacturing-facing ERP capabilities (for Plasma manufacturing sites).
Deliver in-flight, enterprise-scale programs to completion (next 1 - 3 years) while transitioning the organization to a product team setup that drives continuous innovation and value beyond implementation.
Drive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to build high-trust relationships with senior leaders across GSQ & PDT; lead cross-functional collaboration to align technology strategies with evolving business and regulatory needs.
Establish and enforce global templates and standardization across sites to enable faster deployments, consistent compliance, and measurable performance improvement; manage exceptions through governance when required.
Drive speed and cost efficiency by scaling a global delivery model: expand and professionalize global delivery center teams; improve throughput, quality, and cost-to-deliver; strengthen vendor performance and commercial outcomes with procurement.
Lead global capabilities for manufacturing execution systems and shopfloor digitalization across 20+ sites, ensuring template integrity and sustainable ownership.
Modernize digital lab capabilities through a single global LIMS and harmonized lab ecosystem (including ELN and supporting lab operations tooling), partnering across QC, testing labs, and the wider enterprise with R&D labs.
Build and scale digital workflow platforms (e.g., logbooks, checklists, forms) to improve operational execution across sites and labs.
Partner with centralized run/support organization to strengthen lifecycle management, including validated change, patching cadence, and 24/7 coverage.
Drive AI enablement for manufacturing processes and labs by identifying use cases, defining requirements, and coordinating execution with the Data & AI enablement organization.
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team (typically 6–8 direct reports) and a global organization with strong governance, talent development, and stakeholder trust.
Skills and qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of related experience and proven leadership delivering enterprise-scale, multi-site technology programs in regulated manufacturing and/or laboratory environments.
Deep expertise in manufacturing execution (MES) and lab informatics (LIMS/ELN) at global scale (both required).
Strong understanding of delivery in GxP environments, including validation, data integrity, compliance, and cybersecurity expectations.
Demonstrated ability to shift from project delivery to a product operating model (roadmap ownership, release cadence, adoption, continuous improvement).
Track record building efficient global delivery models (global delivery centers + vendors) and improving delivery speed and cost.
Executive stakeholder management across manufacturing, labs, quality, process owners, and enterprise transformation programs.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
As a strategic leader overseeing multiple functional areas, divisions, or product groups through directors and managers, with global or multi-country-level responsibility, you will shape corporate policies, provide guidance to directors and senior managers, and hold a recognized influential position. Your decisions impact the success of the division, group, company, or corporation, and you may sit on a leadership team, directly influencing the overall business strategy of your area.
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.
Location
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range
$212,000.00 - $333,190.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The actual base salary will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; disability and life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; holidays; and well-being benefits. Sick time and vacation accruals may apply per policy and location.
EEO Statement
Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.
Locations Boston, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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