Director of Portfolio Finance, Process & Systems

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Director of Portfolio Finance, Process and Systems in our Cambridge, MA office.

As a pivotal role within Takeda's R&D and Portfolio and Program Management (PPM) capability, the Director of Portfolio Finance, Process & Systems will be instrumental in enabling Takeda to optimize portfolio delivery in terms of speed, quality, and cost. We are seeking a capable leader to establish a trusted single source of truth across our portfolio and develop a sophisticated infrastructure for study, program, and portfolio-level financial reporting, analytics, and insights to inform decision-making at all levels.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

This critical role involves strategic collaboration with Global Portfolio Strategy leadership, Research & Development, Development Program Teams, R&D Finance, and other Enterprise functions. The Director will lead the financial planning solution and capabilities for an integrated portfolio and financial management platform, building on Takeda’s innovative culture.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Vision and Roadmap: Formulate and communicate a compelling vision and roadmap for effective financial management aligned to project management and resource planning, enabling Takeda to optimize portfolio delivery in terms of speed, quality, and cost.
• Standardization: Develop and maintain standardized cross-functional financial planning processes and standards to establish a trusted single source of truth for all studies and programs, enabling foundational and advanced analytics, including real-time scenario modeling.
• Reporting and Analytics: Champion a vision and implementation roadmap for study, program, and portfolio-level reporting and analytics related to timelines, costs, and risks, empowering key stakeholders to manage their respective areas effectively.
• Collaboration: Work closely with R&D Finance, R&D Stakeholders, and Digital (IT) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Operating Model: Contribute to the Development Program Operating Model, including cost and financial planning, to meet the needs of Takeda’s portfolio.
• Financial Forecasting: Partner with R&D Finance and Digital (IT) to integrate financial forecasting capabilities for clinical trials with PPM and other enterprise systems, enabling real-time cost estimation.
• Resource Forecasting: Collaborate with the resource management team to establish a dynamic resource forecasting capability that aligns with our R&D portfolio strategy.
• Strategic Partnerships: Establish strategic partnerships with R&D Portfolio Strategy, R&D Finance, and Enterprise functions to provide foresight into financial planning, resource optimization, and strategic business planning.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with executive and functional leaders to align portfolio operations with Takeda’s objectives, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business or scientific discipline with over 10 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including substantial leadership experience.
• Expertise: Proficiency in R&D finance, drug development project management, portfolio operations, governance, modeling, and resource/financial forecasting, with a history of leveraging insights to drive corporate value and strategic initiatives.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in research, clinical study, program, and portfolio financial planning and operations, with a track record of establishing industry-leading portfolio-level processes.  Experienced implementing, delivering and supporting enterprise scale business solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical acumen and a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics and clinical development processes.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage complex, dynamic organizations collaboratively to achieve breakthroughs in medicine.
• Strategic Vision: Recognized ability to envision strategic directions and execute on them, driving process enhancements and organizational transformation.
• Communication Skills: Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to facilitate executive-level discourse and decision-making.

This position is currently classified as “ hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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