Small Molecule OPU Lead, Capital Projects and Portfolio
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout the role:
- Project Portfolio Management and Oversight on Capital Execution
at assigned sites.
- Subject matter expert / coach in Project Management and
delivery.
- Site support in Capital planning.
- Leadership of assigned projects and programs, as required.How
you will contribute:
- Lead and drive the overall CAPEX budget planning process (LRP,
MRP, MYC) and ongoing LBE target setting process.
- Lead and coordinate the site Capex approval processes to ensure
timely submission, review and approval of investments.
- Coordinate capital review steering committee meetings.
- Evaluate the proposed investments together with Subject Matter
Experts and other functional personnel including Finance and
S&BE to ensure the content is well presented and correct.
- Evaluate the investment costs presented to ensure they are in
line with industry benchmarks and other similar investments that
have previously been made.
- Lead and guide site project teams in project evaluation and
execution as required.
- Drive & track project execution at the site level and provide
guidance as needed.
- Provide support, guidance and training to the site Project
Managers and teams.
- Lead collaboration and sharing of best practice between the
Site Capital Leads via the Capital CoP
- Lead collaboration between OpU and Global to deliver optimal
and standardized CAPEX planning processes in Takeda through the
CoE.
- Oversee the Capital KPIs through the SPOT process.
- Lead and support other Engineering initiatives as requested by
OpU head on an adhoc basis.DIMENSIONS AND
ASPECTSTechnical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Must be able to display in-depth knowledge and expertise in
project portfolio management.
- Displays strong problem solving capabilities.
- Can display analytical and conceptual thinking.
- Has a deep and broad understanding of pharmaceutical
manufacturing, regulatory environment, project management
methodology and financial acumen.Leadership
- An enterprise leader balancing and aligning goals and
priorities to meet company objectives.
- Ability to influence within the organization to drive
decisions, alignment and conflict resolution for complex
cross-functional issues.
- Being a mentor developing future leaders.
- Displays and drives Takeda culture of Takeda-ism, PTRB, Safety
and Quality into the organization.Decision-making and Autonomy
- Full accountability for decisions regarding capital portfolio
management, organization capability and delivery of value to the
business.Interaction
- Is able to easily engage with both internal and external
stakeholders to drive performance and help deliver projects to cost
and schedule.
- Collaborate across all technologies including Plasma, Biologics
and Small Molecule within GMSGQ to align on project management
standard operating procedures.
- Works across Site teams to align and implement project
development and execution of best practices.Innovation
- Is capable of identifying latest trends in the industry.
- Is able to benchmark against peers in the industry.
- Provides inputs for defining the innovation roadmap in GMS CQV
strategies.
- Ensures project management knowledge sharing across sites and
GE functions for effective development of organizational
capabilities.Complexity
- Manages with a matrix of reporting lines and across functional
areas.
- Provides leadership to drive project management methodology
that span multiple sites across different demographics.What you
bring to Takeda:
- Degree in engineering (Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or
equivalent (mechanical / process / chemical or equivalent)
- Languages: Business fluent proficiency in English. One or more
European Language desirable
- Experience: More than 12 years experience in GMP manufacturing
relevant to the specialist area of expertise
- Minimum of 8 years leadership experience
- Broad knowledge of project management methodology and capital
portfolio management.
- Excellent communication skills, analytical mind-set, ability to
work under pressure.
- GxP/QA knowledge.
- Innovative thinking.
- Building relationships and teamwork.
- Used to working in a complex global / matrix organization.
- Can establish and coordinate service contracts with external
service providers.Additional Desired Skills:
- Experience with data analysis.
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, not limited
to technical aspects only.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTravel
RequirementsRegular travels to Takeda sites within the region and
to equipment and service providers. (Approx. 25%
travel).LocationsZurich, SwitzerlandLexington, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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