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Job Description

About the role:

Deliver a Unique Customer Experience through a Self-driving, Agile, Compliant and Regional differentiated distribution network guided by our commitment to the Patients, People and Planet.

Lead the deployment of strategic logistic network initiatives in geographical area of responsibility (i.e., Air to Sea, Rail, New Packaging Technologies...).

Responsible for managing compliance and sustainability for US primary logistics activities in collaboration with all stakeholders at plants, distribution centers and partners to achieve Takeda’s compliance and sustainability goals, process improvement and cost effectiveness ambition.

How you will contribute:

Act as a Squad Lead for assigned squad in US-GDL: Mentor the Squad members to enhance their skills and professional development.

Regularly collaborate and provide directions to Squad members to align efforts with the team’s goals and objectives.

As part of a collaborative team environment, respect other team members by sharing information and collaborating effectively.

Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives pertaining to US-GDL in collaboration with all US manufacturing plants, CMOs, BUs and internal business partners (QA, procurement, finance...) in scope of responsibilities related to sustainability initiatives. Partner with GDL global sustainability lead to ensure alignment.

Lead QBRs & Performance mgmt. of Logistic Service Providers in scope of responsibility and support Supplier management process to define guidelines & procedures for the selection of solutions to achieve overall sustainability goals, compliance, costs improvement and service level

Partner and collaborate with colleagues in Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure key metrics are achieved, i.e. Customer Service Levels Truck Load-fill, Sea Ratio, Carbon Emission for US-GDL

Acts as compliance champion for US GDL to mentor and coach team to ensure GDL related Investigations are comprehensive, closed on time building Quality into the investigation process resulting in right-first time, high-quality investigations.

Supporting GMP/GDP compliance, Cold Chain Excellence and support Internal/External quality Audit and Regulatory submissions. Assure that the regulatory status related to product transportation and Shipping Solution is well understood per facility prior to any regulatory audit

Support the deployment and adherence to standards for deviation management and CAPA reports with LSP, LLP and 3PL Logistics partners and internal USGDL teams.

Support new product launches as needed to ensure all US-GDL related launch activities are executed flawlessly in collaboration with others.

Author, review and maintain all sGOPs (Operating Procedures) pertaining to US-GDL. Ensure team members are trained in those procedures and track compliance to the same.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.

Min 8 years of relevant experience in Distribution and Logistics management preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

Extensive experience and knowledge with cold-chain distribution and shipping qualification requirements.

Strong supply chain and Quality systems knowledge; SAP, JDE, Ariba, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Trackwise, etc.

Very strong communication skills to manage stakeholders across levels & across countries

Good leadership, networking, and influencing skills

Good intercultural skills

Good business acumen & financial analytics skills

Structured, holistic and clear in problem solving

Strong ability to analyse a wide variety of supply chain data to make process improvement decisions

Strong ability to present ideas with clarity, conviction and confidence

Strong capability to manage ambiguity, find pragmatic solutions & align/influence key stakeholders

Strong portfolio management skills (PMI certification is a plus)

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, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00

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.

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Locations Lexington, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt Yes

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