Operational Excellence Manager

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The Operational Excellence Manager within the CoS Office (CoSO) will be responsible for managing budgets and contracts within GCA, providing ad-hoc analyses, and coordinating GCA-wide events and meetings. This role reports directly to the CoS based in Tokyo. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budget and contract management, proficiency in meeting and event coordination, and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with GCA teams to manage budgets and contracts, including POs, SOWs, accrual processes, and ensuring accurate budget tracking.
• Design and distribute monthly spending reports and analyze discrepancies between planned and actual spending.
• Support budget review cycles in collaboration with Finance, GCA budget owners, and the CoS in Tokyo.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses requested by GCA teams.
• Identify and suggest improvements to operational processes.
• Coordinate and plan GCA-wide meetings and events, updating the annual calendar.
• Manage team meeting schedules, CoS schedule, and travel arrangements.
• Assist the CoS with additional tasks as needed.

• Over 5 years of experience with a broad understanding of Takeda organization, ideally in a multicultural and global setting.
• Proven experience in budget and contract management and strategic support in a corporate environment, preferably healthcare.
• Quick learner with a growth mindset, adaptability, and curiosity.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and alignment with Takeda’s values.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on various assignments.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision, driven, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.
• Openness to giving and receiving feedback for continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Location:

Boston, MA

Salary Range: $111,800 - $175,670 annually. Actual salary depends on experience, skills, education, and location.

Benefits include short-term and long-term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, well-being benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation.

Takeda is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. The role is full-time, exempt, and based in Boston, MA. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require lie detector tests for employment.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
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