Director, Launch Excellence – USBU, Marketing and Content Operations
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 177000 - 278080
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Description
Director Launch Excellence USBU Marketing and Content Operations
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Lexington MA
About the Role:
The Director of Launch Excellencein theUSBU plays a criticalroleintegrating launch disciplinecapabilitiesconsistencyand best practicesacross the USBU portfolio. This leaderis responsible fordeveloping and sustaining the frameworks tools and governancemodelsthat drive consistenthigh-qualitylaunches across the US Business Unit.The Director serves as a strategic advisor collaborating with brand/franchise and cross-functional teams to integrate launch excellence into management for effective planning execution and post-launch optimization.
How you will contribute:
Develop and enhance US Launch Excellence frameworks playbooks and toolsto drive consistencythroughout the USBUand quality across product launches.
Partner with US Brand and Franchise teamsto integrate launch excellence methodologies training and tools into brand program management and launch planning processes.
Coach brand franchise andcross functionalteamson launch excellence principles ensuringappropriate adoptionand thoughtful customization based on brand needs.
Institutionalize key launch excellence milestones such as launch planning kickoffsmock launchexercises and KPI readiness assessments.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME)on launch practices capturing learnings and embedding best practices into future launch strategies.
Lead US launch governance liaising with brand teams on milestone planningcross functionaldecision forums and risk identification/mitigation processes and forums for US BU ELT elevation.
Define and harmonize US launch KPIsacross brands including access demand uptake and early performance indicators.
Serve as a resource forcross functionallaunch readiness workshops guiding teams through governance structures gap identification risk assessment interdependencies and mitigation planning.
Manage the Launch Excellence Community of Practicewithin the USBU and coordinate with SPD and OBU counterparts asappropriate.
Candidate Requirements
Education
Bachelors degree
Experience
1015 yearsof experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Preferred 5 yearsspecifically within acommercializationenvironmentin life sciences.
Proventrack recordsupporting or leadingmultiple US product launches.Expertisein Launch Excellence Agile Six Sigma Leanor similar operational excellence approaches.
Strong experience inUS Commercial Strategy Marketing Launch Management or Commercial Operations
Demonstrated success working inhighly matrixed global organizations
Able tothrivein ahighly dynamic fast paced continuously changingenvironment.
Core Competencies
Demonstrated experience in applying program management principles including Delivering strategic value with complexcross functionalactivities managing interdependencies enabling disciplined decisions measure and evaluation risk and mitigation and adapting to change.
Strong strategic thinking combined with operational rigor
Ability to influence without authority and lead through collaboration
Excellent communication andexecutive levelpresentation skills
Strong analytical mindset with comfort using data to drive decisions
High levelof compliance awareness and ethical judgment
Resilient adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Inclusive leader who builds trust across functions and geographies
More about us:
At Takeda we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer Takeda offers stimulating careers encourages innovation and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as hybridin accordance withTakedas 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:
Lexington MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$177000.00 - $278080.00
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 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 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. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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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Lexington MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
YesIt 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.Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Takeda is a patient-focused, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future.
