Job Description
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role The Head of R&D Global Capability Centers (GCC) is a senior enterprise leadership role accountable for shaping, establishing, and scaling Takeda’s globally integrated, multi-hub R&D delivery model. The role serves as the single, cross‑R&D point of accountability for GCC strategy, operating model design, and execution, and acts as the primary R&D interface to the Enterprise Transformation Office and R&D Leadership Team during hub establishment and early maturity phases. Operating at an executive level, this leader partners closely with R&D functions, Therapeutic Areas, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure that global hubs in Poland and India are established and fully integrated into Takeda R&D, delivering sustainable capabilities, talent pipelines, and long‑term enterprise value. How you will contribute Takeda is seeking a senior R&D leader to own R&D’s Global Capability Center (GCC) vision, and lead and coordinate R&D GCC activities across the enterprise. This role is accountable for coordinating the establishment and scaling of R&D hub locations in Poland and India, aligned to a multi-hub, globally integrated R&D development model. The role operates as the single, cross‑R&D point of accountability for GCC strategy, execution, and integration, and serves as the primary R&D interface to the Enterprise Transformation Office and R&D Leadership during hub stand‑up and early maturity phases. This position reports into the Head of R&D Operational Excellence and partners closely with R&D functions, Therapeutic Areas, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure that global hubs deliver both near‑term value and long‑term capability building. This role requires significant cross functional leadership. Strategic Context This role supports Takeda’s evolution toward a globally integrated, multi‑hub R&D model that: Establishes Cambridge, MA, Poland, and Bangaluru, India as interconnected R&D hubs Focus on capability and talent development Enables hybrid Global Program Team (GPT) execution across hubs Requires strong central leadership to coordinate governance, integration, and change management Key Responsibilities Enterprise & R&D Leadership: Serve as the R&D‑wide GCC Lead with accountability for strategy, execution, and evolution Act as primary R&D counterpart to the Enterprise Transformation Office and R&D Leadership Representing GCC strategy with senior R&D and enterprise governance forums GCC Strategy & Operating Model: Define the multi‑year GCC vision and roadmap Design and implement the multi‑hub operating model Ensure alignment with R&D functional strategies Hub Establishment & Scale‑Up (Poland & India): Lead R&D input into hub stand‑up Partner with enterprise teams on infrastructure, talent, and change Enable phased capability scaling Cross‑Functional Coordination Coordinate across R&D functions and Therapeutic Areas Resolve cross‑functional dependencies Ensure clear accountability Talent, Capability & Culture: Shape leadership and talent models Support sustainable talent pipelines Promote Takeda values Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Required 15+ years leadership experience in life sciences R&D Experience across multiple R&D functions Large‑scale transformation leadership Global Capability Center operating experience Preferred GCC or global delivery hub experience Hybrid operating model exposure Digital, data, or AI‑enabled R&D transformation Advanced degree Travel: 30% travel required This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy. 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 $259,000.00 - $407,000.00 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