Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company to inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as the Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences CDMO Partnership Management.

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Objectives:

1. Responsible for the Pharmaceutical Science’s (PS) external network strategy, business relationships and operational performance of the contract development manufacturing organizations (CDMO) and medical device vendors.
2. Leads the CDMO relationship management teams responsible for the CDMO and medical vendors for network strategy, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, site selection, day-to-day operations (KPIs) and governance development and adherence.
3. Facilitates business processes with internal partners including, but not limited to, PS partners, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS), Supply Chain, and Quality.

Accountabilities:

Accountable for the assessment of CDMO and medical device vendor capabilities, with guidance from the PS organization and R&D partners, to align external capabilities with Takeda’s clinical development portfolio to ensure successful delivery of clinical materials.

Leads a staff responsible for the relationship between Takeda PS and the CDMO and/or device vendors. Ensures vendor performance and delivery of metrics such as , on-time and in full (OTIF) products, capacity planning, inventory management, operational improvements, business processes and governance adherence.

Accountable for CDMO identification and selection process including leading development contract negotiations for MSAs, SOWs requests for pricing (RFP) and due diligence for drug substance, drug product, analytical and combination product CDMOs and device vendors.

Accountable for establishing working partnerships between the PS O&P, other PS partners, R&D partners, (Clinical Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, GMS, and Procurement to establish and maintain vendor networks and governance models that align our supply base with our development and manufacturing strategies.

Set high performance standards, establish best practices, set and deliver on continuous improvement initiatives within internal and external networks.

Develop, implement, and maintain risk assessment tools to evaluate vendor risk profiles and establish remediation strategies/plans to improve supply chain robustness.

Develop and execute on a digital, data and technology roadmap for seamless integration of data between external CDMO and device vendors with our internal systems.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Supply Chain/Logistics or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Capabilities:

10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry.

Understanding of Drug Substance and Drug Product development and manufacturing across multiple modalities including knowledge of CMC product development requirements.

Proven leadership in global CDMO relationship management, vendor selection methods, and contract negotiations.

Ability to lead and influence stakeholders from many disciplines and levels across a matrix organization.

Experience leading diverse cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to overcome challenges and deliver on commitments.

Licenses/Certifications:

APICS or equivalent certification is a plus

Travel Requirements:

Requires approximately 10-15 % travel, which may include overnight and international travel to attend meetings, other Takeda sites, external manufactures, and another related travel

Flexibility to attend early meeting or late meetings due to time zone differences

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Base Salary Range: $198,100.00 to $283,000.00. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.  

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

What Takeda can offer you:

401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions

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

Takeda is proud in its commitment of 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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