Director, Strategy & Operations GI2

Role: The Director of Strategy & Operations for Takeda's Gastrointestinal & Inflammation Business Unit provides strategic advisory and operational leadership to the BU leadership team. Responsibilities include developing and executing BU-wide strategic initiatives, managing governance frameworks, driving cross-functional alignment, monitoring progress with metrics and dashboards, and supporting executive decision-making. The role also involves leading external engagement activities, partner collaboration on budget/resource planning, and developing executive communications. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS preferred), at least 10 years' experience in strategy, operations, or cross-functional project management within the biotech/pharma industry, with familiarity in complex healthcare markets. Skills include strong project management, financial acumen, senior stakeholder influence, and leadership capability. Preferred qualifications encompass direct experience with senior leadership, talent management, analytics, and operating independently in fast-paced environments. High-value specifics: The role is based in Cambridge, MA, hybrid setup, with travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. The position entails strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement in a biotech/pharma context, focused on gastrointestinal/inflammation therapeutic areas, with an emphasis on cross-functional integration and executive-level influence.