Takeda
pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life sciences
Director,ProductPodLead
“Director, Product Pod Lead at Takeda. Skills: product vision, product strategy, portfolio management, Agile product management, technology leadership, people leadership, vendor management, regulatory affairs, clinical development, R&D technology ecosystems. defining and executing the vision, strategy, and delivery of technology solutions that enable global R&D, Regulatory, or Global Development functions. owning a portfolio of platforms and products”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerate regulatory submissions; ensure compliance; enhance operational efficiency; Establish portfolio KPIs, success metrics, and performance dashboards to track value delivery
Industry & Context.
Ability to demonstrate strategic and critical thinking, as well as problem solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of IT leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life sciences industry, Minimum of 8 years of people leadership experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders, Proven track record of driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables, Ability to set priorities, deliver on deadlines and develop workflow processes and tasks in an evolving, dynamic marketplace, analytical skills and budget management, Previous organizational change management experience, Ability to demonstrate strategic and critical thinking, as well as problem solving skills, Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of small to medium, multi-disciplinary dispersed teams, Deep expertise in Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and R &D technology ecosystems (e. g. , Veeva Vault RIM, CTMS, eTMF, QMS, IDMP, product master data), Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios and delivering complex global programs
Nice to Have
Master’s preferred
What You'll Do.
defining and executing the vision
and delivery of technology solutions that enable global R&D
or Global Development functions
owning a portfolio of platforms and products
driving innovation to accelerate regulatory submissions
and enhance operational efficiency
coordinating with Business Systems Owners to identify value and business cases at the portfolio/pod level
Develops and conveys portfolio level strategy and vision
Maintains and communicates the integrated portfolio product roadmap
Oversee a portfolio of products and services with end-to-end accountability for vision
and lifecycle management
Establish portfolio KPIs
and performance dashboards to track value delivery
Drive platform rationalization
and master data management strategies across Regulatory and Development functions
Lead cross-functional product teams using Agile or hybrid methodologies
Oversee system implementation
and enhancement projects
Ensure all systems meet regulatory requirements
Manage and mentor a team of senior product managers
Foster a culture of innovation
and continuous improvement
Lead strategic vendor relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional product teams (product managers, solution architects, engineers, data stewards, and external vendors); Collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Business System Owners and key business stakeholders, Solution Architecture and other stakeholders on a Ecosystem of Products, Platforms, Analytics and Microservices; Collaborate with the broader product management and enterprise on transformational initiatives; Embeds with product teams as needed to ensure full transparency and no surprises; Reconciles perspectives on portfolio strategy and priorities into a consensus that all stakeholders can support
Communication Scope
communication and influencing skills at the senior executive level; executive level presence and communications
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies, hybrid methodologies, Oversee system implementation, integration, and enhancement projects ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards, delivering on programs with complex business deliverables, managing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios and delivering complex global programs
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