Strategic Quality Portfolio Lead

Regulatory Jobs; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Quality Performance & Value Lead to translate strategy into measurable value across Quality functions. The role requires leading cross-functional initiatives, portfolio prioritization, and resource alignment to deliver patient and business value.

Based in USA, IL, Round Lake Innovation Park, this onsite position emphasizes leadership without direct authority, data-driven decisions, and effective collaboration with global programs and site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Quality, Operations, or a related field.
• Significant experience in Quality, manufacturing, supply, business excellence, transformation, strategy deployment, or a related area within a regulated industry.
• Broad understanding of Quality functions including QA, QC, Quality Systems, Compliance, and site Quality operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into a focused Quality roadmap and portfolio.
• Lead Quality portfolio management and prioritization within governance.
• Align resources and leadership attention to high-value opportunities.
• Provide portfolio transparency and integrated views of priorities.
• Drive improvements in Quality performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Strengthen execution discipline and accountability.

Skills

Strategic prioritization

Portfolio management

Performance improvement

Budget prioritization

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Lean/Six Sigma

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Science/Engineering/Business/Quality/Operations

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Quality Performance & Value Lead to translate strategy into measurable value across Quality functions. The role requires leading cross-functional initiatives, portfolio prioritization, and resource alignment to deliver patient and business value.

Based in USA, IL, Round Lake Innovation Park, this onsite position emphasizes leadership without direct authority, data-driven decisions, and effective collaboration with global programs and site leadership.