Pharma Operations & Initiatives Lead

Takeda; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lexington, MA is seeking a Manager, Business Operations to support Pharmaceutical Sciences operations. You will partner with function heads and SLTs to implement strategic initiatives, manage projects, and report on operational performance.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and tool proficiency. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years in the field, with strong project management and MS Office skills.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize operational systems to meet function-specific needs.
• Coordinate infrastructure and business operations projects/initiatives.
• Support budgeting, headcount tracking, and Capex processes.
• Report budget actuals, projections and variances to plan.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and effective meetings across teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Takeda in Lexington, MA is seeking a Manager, Business Operations to support Pharmaceutical Sciences operations. You will partner with function heads and SLTs to implement strategic initiatives, manage projects, and report on operational performance.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and tool proficiency. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years in the field, with strong project management and MS Office skills.