By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as the Director, Supplier Relationship Management (FSP) based in Cambridge, MA reporting to the Head Partnership Health and Supplier Management. 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 work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. **_GOALS:_** + Lead the overall relationship for driving operational and commercial excellence with assigned suppliers/categories supporting global development operations. + Drive partnership governance, cost optimization and continuous improvement between Takeda and supplier(s). + Identify, assess and implement opportunities to enhance Takeda’s ability to effectively work externally and be a “partner of Choice.” + Promote and implement innovation initiatives within the relationship and across the category. + Enable predictable delivery of portfolio, through cross-functional collaboration, proactive risk and issue management and utilizing data-driven analytics. **_ACCOUNTABILITIES:_** + Lead and facilitate the supplier governance framework, including chairing governance meetings and maintaining critical oversight tools (e.g performance metrics, scorecards, risk registers). + Manage operational performance improvements by conducting thorough root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and driving process standardization and change management activities. + Work with Clinical Partner Outsourcing (CPO) team to ensure execution of studies is in line with commercial constructs and operational performance targets. + Assess partner services to ensure alignment with Takeda’s current and future needs, ensuring capabilities conform to organizational requirements and strategies. + Leveraging best practices, provide direction to optimize the success, value and efficiency of the Takeda-supplier relationship. + Effectively manage open and/or escalated issues to timely and effective resolution + Work closely with Procurement, Therapeutic Areas, Business Partners, CPO and Study teams to review and drive sourcing strategies and to define and implement commercial constructs supporting business requirements. + Ensure supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives align with business objectives and sourcing strategies + Act as a role model and coach for Takeda functions involved in day-to-day management of the supplier, driving a partnership mindset and culture. + Ensure compliance with all applicable internal policies and procedures, regulations; support inspection readiness of all regulated activities. **_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:_** + BS/BA required; advanced technical degree preferred. + 10 or more years of applicable drug development operations experience, global experience preferred. + Experienced and knowledgeable across key clinical operational functions (e.g. project management, clinical monitoring, data management process, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, etc.) to enable meaningful dialogue within Takeda and with partners. + Proven experience in Alliance/Partnership excellence: deep understanding/experience of building, maintaining, and closing partnerships including tools/methods. + Expertise in the ability to perform root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and drive process improvement. + Highly skilled in leveraging data insights for decision-making and process optimization. + Strong financial management, negotiation and conflict resolution and team building skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Proven experience in leading one or more of the following categories: CRO, central and specialty labs, functional service providers, clinical technologies. **This position is currently classified as “hybrid” by Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy** **Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary** We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. **For Location:** Boston, MA **U.S. Base Salary Range:** $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. **EEO Statement** _Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._ **Locations** Boston, MA **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time **Job Exempt** Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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