Head of Supply Chain Operations - Biologics Operating Unit

Job Description

Join Takeda as the Head of Supply Chain Operations for the Biologics Operating Unit where you will lead planning for product supply, inventory management, and running the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Global Biologics Products, driving over $7B in annual revenue. You will ensure supply assurance from launch through life cycle management across all markets, involving both internal and external manufacturing sites. You will develop long-range manufacturing strategies and implementing digital solutions for efficiency and scale. You will report into the Global Head of the Biologics OpU and be an important member of the Leadership Team.

How You Will Contribute

• Demand, Sales & Operational Planning: Lead global S&OP processes to meet demand and profitability goals. Improve and align demand forecasting processes.
• Launch Excellence/Supply Planning/Production Planning: Oversee production planning, supply performance reporting, and regional launch plans. Improve processes and system use.
• Leadership: Design strategic workforce plans, build and mentor a team, and ensure agreement across leadership.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, manufacturing, and planning in the Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading global planning processes and managing cross-functional, global teams.
• Technical operations background and business understanding of Supply Chain.
• Experience using and implementing ERP systems like SAP.
• Knowledge of Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, supply chain management, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement.

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