Sr. Director, Strategic Planning and Business Operations

Sr. Director, Strategic Planning And Business Operations

The Senior Director, Strategic Planning And Business Operations will report to the SVP, Head Of Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T), Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) and serve as a strategic partner to the Global DD&T And PDT Leadership Team. This role is responsible for shaping long-term technology strategy, aligning with enterprise planning, driving performance management (KPIs, OKRs, metrics), and leading executive-level communications and business reviews. The role requires a strong presence, analytical rigor, critical thinking and problem-solving ability to translate complex strategies into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.

Accountabilities include :

• Lead the development and execution of long-range strategic plans in partnership with the SVP, Head Of DD&T PDT and Strategy & Planning teams.
• Drive the performance management agenda across Global Technology, including the definition, tracking, and reporting of KPIs, OKRs, and other success metrics.
• Serve as the architect and facilitator of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring alignment, accountability, and visibility across the organization.
• Build and deliver high-impact executive presentations and strategic narratives for senior leadership forums, board updates, and global communications.
• Drive Digital Transformation Initiatives : Lead efforts to integrate digital technologies into all areas of the business.
• Develop and Implement Risk Management Strategies : Identify potential risks to the business and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Oversee Change Management Processes : Ensure that change initiatives are implemented smoothly and successfully, and that lasting benefits are achieved.
• Partners with Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are resourced, sequenced, and measured effectively.
• Process owner for PDT DD&T for streamlining new ways of working across the ecosystem including the process for workforce resourcing (employees which includes Innovation Capability Centers (ICCs) resourcing, vendors, etc.
• Lead a team of strategy and performance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain strategic operating rhythms, including annual planning, mid-year reviews, and strategic offsites.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and innovation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and recommendations that shape enterprise-wide technology decisions.
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution through close collaboration with Global DD&T, Commercial, GMS, R&D, and Engineering teams.
• Lead a high performing team of directors and managers provide strategic vision for the department while also balancing near-term deliverables.
• Ensure professional development, performance management, and succession planning activities to build and retain a high-performing team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture that aligns with the organization's values and mission.

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Takeda Compensation And Benefits Summary :

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