Operational Excellence Manager

Takeda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to join their dynamic team in Boston. In this pivotal role, you will manage budgets and contracts while supporting event coordination across a global landscape. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multicultural environment, exhibiting a strong background in budget management and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact patient care and operational efficiency. If you're ready to take charge of your career and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Sick Time Accrual

Paid Vacation

Short-term Disability Coverage

Long-term Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in budget and contract management.
• Ability to work in a self-guided manner and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and contracts within GCA and ensure accurate budget tracking.
• Coordinate and plan GCA-wide meetings and events.

Skills

Budget Management

Contract Management

Strategic Support

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Self-Motivation

Interpersonal Skills

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as the Operational Excellence Lead in Cambridge, MA. Here, everyone matters, and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

The Operational Excellence Manager within the CoSO will be responsible for managing budgets and contracts within GCA, providing ad-hoc analyses, and coordinating GCA-wide events and meetings. This role reports directly to CoS based in Tokyo. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in budget and contract management and exhibit proficiency in meeting and event coordination. Additionally, the individual should be adept at navigating ambiguous environments with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

How you will contribute:

• Collaborate with teams in GCA to manage their budgets and contracts, including POs, SOWs, accrual process, while ensuring accurate budget tracking
• Design and distribute monthly spending reports and analyze any discrepancies in planned spend vs. actual spending
• Support budget review cycles in collaboration with Finance partner, GCA budget owners, and a CoSO member in Tokyo
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis requests in collaboration with teams within GCA
• Identify and suggest improvements on current operational processes
• Coordinate and plan GCA-wide meetings and events along with updating the GCA annual calendar
• Manage team meeting schedules, CoS schedule, and travel arrangements
• Support CoS with additional tasks as needed

Skills

• Broad understanding of Takeda organization with 5+ years of experience, ideally in a multicultural and global setting
• Proven track record in budget and contract management and strategic support experience in a corporate environment, preferably in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly with growth mindset, adaptability, and curiosity
• Ability to work in a self-guided manner and manage multiple priorities with demanding timelines
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to Takeda’s values and purpose
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of assignments
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment, with minimal supervision, strong personal drive, and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and geographies
• Openness to provide and receive feedback for improvements
• Bachelor’s degree

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range: $111,800.00 - $175,670.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. Additionally, U.S. based employees are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of sick time per year, and new hires can accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: Yes

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