Global External Partnerships Director

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 213,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Senior Director) to provide enterprise leadership for PDT global external partnerships across CMOs, device suppliers and CMB arrangements.

You will translate strategies into priorities, governance and operating plans while supervising a global organization across Takeda functions and external partners. Reporting to the Head of External Supply & Strategic Partnerships, you will lead portfolio strategy, risk management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, business, logistics, or related field; MBA/MSc/PhD preferred.
• At least 15 years in pharma/biopharma with leadership in external manufacturing, partnerships, supply chain, or business development.
• Experience leading senior professionals and global external-partner portfolios with governance and negotiations.
• Broad knowledge of CMO/device-partner operations, CMB models, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost drivers, value creation, and risk-based decisions.
• Fluency in English; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the Strategic Partnerships portfolio strategy and operating model across external partners.
• Define partner designation and segmentation using strategic importance and risk.
• Provide strategic direction for CMB and External Supply Operations with delegated execution.
• Manage integrated relationship framework including KPI and escalation pathways.
• Ensure planning, inventory, and launches support reliable material availability.
• Build and lead external partnership and CMB business development capability.
• Lead portfolio risk management and business continuity planning.
• Oversee external-manufacturing economics, budgets and contracts.
• Develop leadership in commercial management, governance and partnership management.
• Represent Partnerships in governance forums and engage senior partner executives.
• Sponsor innovation in contracting, governance, and predictive supply-chain capabilities.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Portfolio management

Governance

Executive leadership

Supply chain

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

CMB / external supply

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA / MSc / PhD preferred

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a Lead, Strategic Partnerships (Senior Director) to provide enterprise leadership for PDT global external partnerships across CMOs, device suppliers and CMB arrangements.

You will translate strategies into priorities, governance and operating plans while supervising a global organization across Takeda functions and external partners. Reporting to the Head of External Supply & Strategic Partnerships, you will lead portfolio strategy, risk management and