Global Launch Excellence Lead — Hybrid, Cambridge

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Global Launch Excellence Lead for a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA. You will collaborate with PSLs and Global Leads to craft an integrated launch plan and monitor its execution across regions, ensuring on-time, high-quality launches and strong cross-functional engagement.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, integration of SPD and Commercial Sub-Teams, and KPIs, with a focus on continuous improvement and leveraging digital tools for launch readiness.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; Master's or PMP preferred.
• 12+ years in pharma/biotech drug development or commercial launch readiness.
• Strong MS Office/Teams and project management tool proficiency.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical development, regulatory and launch excellence.
• Ability to coordinate across global cross-functional teams and regions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support Global Launch Activation Workshops and Launch Team meetings.
• Manage global launch timelines in line with asset/brand strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks; communicate decisions to senior leadership.
• Integrate SPD functions with Commercial Sub-Teams to enable execution.
• Establish and monitor Launch KPIs; prepare governance-ready status updates.
• Partner with Finance to oversee brand budgets and tradeoffs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Facilitation

Education

BA/BS degree

Master's degree or PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Teams

Project management software

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Global Launch Excellence Lead for a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA. You will collaborate with PSLs and Global Leads to craft an integrated launch plan and monitor its execution across regions, ensuring on-time, high-quality launches and strong cross-functional engagement.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, integration of SPD and Commercial Sub-Teams, and KPIs, with a focus on continuous improvement and leveraging digital tools for launch readiness.