Operational Effectiveness Lead

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This role acts as the connective tissue between strategy and execution, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, execution is aligned to strategy, risks are surfaced early, and outcomes are tracked, communicated, and realized.The role balances strategic thinking, operational discipline, and stakeholder partnership, and is critical to enabling leadership focus on value creation, delivery predictability, and enterprise alignment.ScopeDriving Innovation & Strategic InitiativesLead the design, launch, and integration of new programs and special projects intended to bring innovative ideas, processes, and ways of working to DD&TIncubate new programs designed to optimize operational capabilities within DD&T until they transition to Business-as-Usual activityStrategic Planning, Governance & Decision EnablementDrive annual and quarterly planning processes, including intake, prioritization, dependency management, and trade‑off decisionsOperate, and continuously improve governance forums, decision rights, and escalation pathwaysPrepare executive‑ready materials (readouts, dashboards, talking points) to support leadership and investment decisionsOperating Model & Ways of WorkingSupport DD&T transformation through the Transformation Management Office (TMO)Provide broad support of activities across the TMO as a central team member, driving regular reporting on progress and monitoring interdependencies across workstreamsManage the operating model refresh, focusing on optimizing prioritization and execution across DD&TDrive continuous improvement through retrospectives, lessons learned, and process optimizationDD&T Performance Indicator Monitoring& InsightsDefine, track, and report on operational metrics across DD&T portfoliosSurface risks, trends, and performance gaps early, with clear recommendations and optionsEnable transparency through consistent reporting, forecasting, and benefits realization trackingAccountabilitiesPartner with senior DD&T leaders to translate strategy into annual and quarterly operating plans, priorities, and measurable outcomesOptimize and run governance forums and operating rhythms, clarifying decision rights, escalation paths, and follow-through on actionsProduce executive-ready reporting (dashboards, readouts, talking points) that provides performance transparency and enables timely decisionsDefine, track, and communicate KPIs/OKRs and benefits realization to monitor delivery predictability and value creationProactively identify risks, issues, and performance gaps; provide structured analysis, options, and recommendations to leadersDrive continuous improvement in ways of working through retrospectives, lessons learned, standard processes, and tool adoption across teams and geographiesFoster a culture of accountability, clarity, and outcome‑focused deliveryEducation, Behavioural Competencies And SkillsBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences, or related subject matterMinimum 10+ years of information management and/or related work experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry8+ years of working experience managing external service provider partnerships within Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech environmentExperience with IT projects from start to endStrong knowledge of information management, data quality, data constraints, and Governance frameworksProven mentorship ability to more junior team membersDemonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and elevate service levelsExcellence communications skills (written and verbal) with ability to listen and influence stakeholders at all levelsAbility to engage effectively with colleagues and senior business stakeholdersExceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a high level of organization skillsTakeda Compensation And Benefits SummaryWe 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:Cambridge, MAU.S. Base Salary Range$154,400.00 - $242,550.00The 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 StatementTakeda 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.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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