Global Network Strategy Lead

Takeda; Zürich; On-site; CHF 159,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director to shape and execute strategy for its global manufacturing network, based in Zurich or Boston. The role requires broad influence across GSQ, Global Manufacturing, Operating Units and Global Functions, with responsibility for long-range capacity planning models, cost-to-serve methodologies, and decision-support tools.

You will lead complex studies across regions and product portfolios, aligning business, financial and operational scenarios to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, or pharmacy.
• At least 8 years in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with responsibility for financial analysis.
• Strong planning skills and experience with cross‑functional teams at a manufacturing site or corporate function.

Responsibilities

• Lead or own workstreams in strategic network studies and scenario planning.
• Develop analyses linking strategic objectives with financial, manufacturing and supply considerations.
• Build adoption of common network-modelling methods and tools across regions and portfolios.
• Establish standards, data practices, and performance measures for network modelling and capacity assessment.
• Chair governance reviews and guide decisions on models, data standards, automation, and AI use.
• Set the roadmap and operating model for AI-enabled network modelling with Digital and Data teams.
• Advise senior leaders, challenge assumptions, and align decisions with broad business impact.
• Anticipate challenges, develop risk assessments, and turn complex scenarios into actionable recommendations.
• Promote innovation, analytics, digitalization and data-driven decision-making across Network Strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Modelling & data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology or pharmacy

Job description

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director to shape and execute strategy for its global manufacturing network, based in Zurich or Boston. The role requires broad influence across GSQ, Global Manufacturing, Operating Units and Global Functions, with responsibility for long-range capacity planning models, cost-to-serve methodologies, and decision-support tools.

You will lead complex studies across regions and product portfolios, aligning business, financial and operational scenarios to inform