Senior Director Planning, Clinical Production and Alliances (CPA)

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: Provides leadership and development to CPA planning leads to ensure innovative and robust global clinical supply chain strategies are developed and implemented to ensure continuity of clinical supplies to successfully meet program and study milestones across all Therapeutic Area Units. Proactively identifies and drives the development, execution, and implementation of cross functional initiatives that improve planning processes and systems, enhance stakeholder relationships, and provide significant value to the business Optimize and evolve global and regional clinical supply chain strategies and planning principles. Measure, assess effectiveness, and implement continuous improvements as required to deliver best in industry clinical supply chain strategies Serves as an influential leader within Takeda and external to Takeda, contributing to cross-functional initiatives. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Responsible for leading a team of planning professionals and ensuring robust procedures, tools, and technology are in place to strategically deliver optimum clinical supply to support all Therapeutic Areas in a consistent and predictable manner. Including all Takeda sponsored studies, IISR’s, partnered studies (if applicable), and Post Trial Access (Compassionate Use, Named Patient programs) Ensures line management and key stakeholders are apprised of developments that may impact clinical supply chain, exercising sound judgement and communicating in a professional and timely manner. Demonstrates ability to anticipate risks and responsible for developing solutions to identified risks and discussing with direct reports and management; understands probabilities of success for the solutions. Establishes strong stakeholder relationships and drives effective collaboration with Clinical Operations, PharmSci, GSQ, TAU’s, GMA, MPG, PSDQ, Regulatory, and other stakeholders . Represent CPA as a primary interface for key stakeholders and on key cross functional projects Establishes (as required), leads and evolves Clinical Supply Chain governance forums to support the business needs including Clinical and Operations Planning process (CS&OP), Monthly Governance forum (to assess new studies for complexity and vendor allocation strategy), and other forums as applicable. Accountable for demand and supply planning of Drug Substance and Drug Product, inventory planning, and adherence to business targets while ensuring regulatory and compliance frameworks. Works closely with the Business Process Excellence and Digital Strategy team to identify and drive opportunities to leverage data and insights to drive improvements in planning and supply strategy. Drives improvements and utilization of Smart Supplies Forecasting & Planning and ensures the effective and consistent utilization of Smart Supplies across GCSC and PharmSci team Supports Due Diligence efforts to provide input on behalf of PharmSci Maintains enterprise view of clinical supply chain connecting clinical operations, PharmSci, regulatory, GMA, QA, and commercial manufacturing (GSQ) perspectives across the development portfolio Responsible for bringing significant industry expertise to the team and guiding/mentoring junior members of the team to build and maintain strong planning capabilities within GCSC Stays current with latest developments on regulatory and industry landscape and best practices on the clinical supply chain arena Responsible for demonstrating Takeda leadership behaviors. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS: Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and significant job-related experience in global Clinical Supply planning, forecasting, including systems and tools for supply planning and forecasting ( i.e., Smart Supplies, SAP, etc.) Leadership Demonstrated experience sucessfully managing and leading a team Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both 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 down to simple comprehensible terms Demonstrates leadership presence and confidence Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization Builds teams across functions and geographies with individuals who have the right skills and experience to deliver on key organizational initiatives. Invests time in helping others to 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 designated function Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution Accountable for providing input to and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-soliving) Interaction Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace Cultivates a broad network of relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and external partners, in the industry and area of expertise. Effectively represents function in negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive and collaborative manner Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions Innovation Forward thinking with the ability to recommend, influence and implement organizational change and continuous innovation Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business. Role models respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation Complexity Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity Deep expertise required Ability to see and understand broader, enterprise level perspective EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Supply Chain/Logistics or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. 15 years pharmaceutical industry experience with experience in clinical supply chain management (preferred), planning, Commercial supply chain management, CMC development, Clinical Operations or related discipline, experience working with CMC Teams Significant job-related experience in global Clinical Supply planning, forecasting, including systems and tools for supply planning and forecasting( i.e., Smart Supplies, SAP, etc.) Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external groups toward development of globalized approaches to Clinical Supplies project fulfillment. Demonstrated strong and effective leadership capabilities including the ability to successfully deliver complex cross functional initiatives High-level relationship building and influencing skills – can gain buy-in for ideas and proposals, and generate consensus among stakeholders Strategic/enterprise mindset; capable of creating and articulating a vision and inspiring team members to strive toward the attainment of goals Builds an inclusive work environment, and develops the organization for the future Has an enterprise mindset, and capable of focusing on the few priorities that matter Ability to influence stakeholders from many technical disciplines and at many levels Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Strong oral and written communications, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability. Must work well with others and within global teams. Able to bring working teams together for common objectives. 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. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $208,200.00 - $327,140.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including 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 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. Locations Boston, MALexington, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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