Associate Director, PharmSci Clinical Manufacturing Planning
Takeda
August 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lexington, MA
$242,550 - $242,550 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Associate Director in Strategic Planning within PharmSci Clinical Manufacturing Planning, responsible for end-to-end production planning of Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) for clinical assets. Objectives: optimize supply continuity, costs, and risks through program-level planning strategies and scenario analysis. Responsibilities: lead scenario-based tradeoff evaluations, develop and implement standardized planning processes, drive risk mitigation, and align cross-functional stakeholders including CMC, Quality, Finance, and external CDMOs. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related; 8+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing, supply chain, or CMC roles; advanced expertise in clinical supply planning, demand forecasting, GxP compliance, and risk analysis. Preferred: Masterβs degree, certifications like APICS/CPIM/CSCP, PMP; experience with complex assets, high-priority programs, and strategic decision-making. High-Value: clinical-stage pharma, complex assets, risk-based planning, scenario modeling, cross-functional influence, Lexington, MA location. Work setup: full-time, on-site.