Global Network Strategy Lead – Manufacturing Analytics

Takeda; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 191.000 - 263.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Takeda seeks an Associate Director, Network Strategy Management to shape and execute strategy for Takeda’s global manufacturing network. The role is based in Zurich or Boston, has a global scope, and reports to the Head of GSQ Strategy.

It requires broad influence across GSQ, Global Manufacturing, Operating Units, and Global Functions. You will own and continuously improve the infrastructure supporting network strategy, including long-range capacity-planning models, cost-to-serve methodologies,

Qualifikationen

• Requires a strong background in strategic analyses connecting objectives with financial and operational outcomes.
• Experience building and guiding cross-functional teams across manufacturing sites and corporate functions.
• Proven ability to develop and apply complex network models and capacity scenarios.
• Comfort communicating findings to senior management and guiding high-impact decisions.

Aufgaben

• Lead or own workstreams in strategic network studies and scenario planning, collaborating closely with Network Strategy Leads.
• Develop robust analyses and recommendations that connect strategic objectives with financial, manufacturing, and supply considerations.
• Build adoption of common network-modelling methods and tools across regions and product portfolios.
• Establish and govern standards, methodologies, data practices, and performance measures for network modelling and capacity assessment.
• Chair governance reviews, clarify decision rights and escalation routes, and guide decisions about models, data standards, automation, and AI use.
• Set the roadmap and operating model for AI-enabled network modelling, working with Digital and Data teams to deliver scalable decision-support capabilities.
• Advise senior leaders, challenge assumptions, help resolve competing priorities, and build alignment around decisions with broad business impact.
• Anticipate business and technical challenges, develop risk assessments, and turn complex scenarios into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Promote innovation, advanced analytics, digitalization, and data-driven decision‑making across Network Strategy.

Kenntnisse

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Modeling & scenario analysis

Influencing senior leaders

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, or pharmacy

Jobbeschreibung

Takeda seeks an Associate Director, Network Strategy Management to shape and execute strategy for Takeda’s global manufacturing network. The role is based in Zurich or Boston, has a global scope, and reports to the Head of GSQ Strategy.

It requires broad influence across GSQ, Global Manufacturing, Operating Units, and Global Functions. You will own and continuously improve the infrastructure supporting network strategy, including long-range capacity-planning models, cost-to-serve methodologies,