Manager, Business Operations

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lexington, MA seeks a Manager, Business Operations to lead and optimize operational systems for Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Manufacturing. You will oversee budgeting, onboarding processes, and cross-functional initiatives, while coordinating contracts and vendor interactions to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of industry experience, with strong skills in PowerBI, SharePoint, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and activities.
• Proficient in using business management software and tools.
• Strong PC literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Operational Systems and manage functional goals, onboarding, and tracking systems.
• Coordinate function-level infrastructure and business operations projects.
• Support budgeting, headcount tracking, and Capex/MRP processes.
• Assist with contracting, vendor registrations, and cross-functional compliance.
• Report budget data including actuals, projections, and variances to plan.
• Champion process improvements in onboarding, communications, and systems interactions.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Business software proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Manager, Business Operations reporting to the Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Manufacturing Business Operations based in our Lexington, MA office. At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. We offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

Accountabilities

• Develop and Optimize Operational Systems: With direction and oversight, lead the processes and systems to meet each function’s operational needs, including management of function-specific operational goals, resource repositories, functional newsletters, tracking systems, and new hire onboarding processes.
• Coordinate function-level general infrastructure and business operations projects/initiatives
• Support budgeting and associated activities such as headcount tracking, management of MRP/MYC/Capex process
• Support contracting as needed (e.g., new vendor registration, primary liaison for Contracts, Legal, Compliance, independent resolution of complex contractual issues within service agreements, PO support)
• Report data related to budget actuals, projections and variances to plan.
• Ownership of Process Improvement Initiatives: Support process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency in key areas such as onboarding, communications, and systems interactions.
• Non-pipeline Initiatives and Workstreams: Contribute as a functional representative in workstreams, assisting with tracking accountabilities and deadlines.
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Contribute to cross-functional working groups to identify, source, and implement best practices across Takeda. With support, identify key stakeholders, design and facilitate effective meetings, and deliver improved processes that drive organizational success.
• Support function heads with requests for information, e.g., facilitate nominations for teams, gather information across the Leadership Team (LT).
• Support of Pharm Sci and the PSLT: With support, champion the Pharm Sci vision and strategy by planning and executing cross-functional events that promote collaboration and innovation. Ensure accurate and timely information flow within the functions. With the LTs, plan agendas and compile pre-read materials for Town Halls and Senior LT meetings. Ensure smooth execution of meetings by managing timelines and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Ownership of general Pharm Sci processes such as training, space planning, functional and Pharm Sci communications, etc. Provide support for developing Pharm Sci-specific training documents and job-aids Master and Leverage Complex Tools: Attain competences in complex tools and processes, including PowerBI and SharePoint, to develop and implement solutions that advance the pipeline and non-pipeline initiatives, and further our business objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and activities.
• Proficient in using business management software and tools.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong PC literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
• Shows initiative and ‘self-starter’ mindset by researching information needed to complete tasks as assigned within scope of duties.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

• Location: Lexington, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $116,000.00 - $182,270.00
• 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.
• 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.

Locations

• Lexington, MA

Company Overview

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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