Executive Director, Head Of R&d Of The Future

Takeda UK

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $238,000.00 - $374,000.00; bonus/equity: sho...
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15+ years leadership experience across r&d functions
Enterprise-scale cross-functional transformation leadership
Lean process redesign at scale expertise
The Executive Director leads a multi-year transformation to build a differentiated, technology-enabled R&D engine for Takeda

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director leads a multi-year transformation to build a differentiated, technology-enabled R&D engine for Takeda.
  • This role is accountable for end-to-end value realization, ensuring clear business cases and ROI management across all initiatives.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in Lean process redesign to improve cycle time, quality, and productivity across global hubs.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director leads a multi-year transformation to build a differentiated, technology-enabled R&D engine for Takeda.

Salary

Base: $238,000.00 - $374,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, up to 120 hours vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years leadership experience across R&D functions
  • Enterprise-scale cross-functional transformation leadership
  • Lean process redesign at scale expertise
  • Multi-hub global execution model management
  • Portfolio prioritization and trade-off management

Nice-to-have

  • Deep strategic domain expertise in Development
  • Digital data and AI fluency in R&D context
  • Experience integrating technology into business processes
  • Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of leadership experience
  • Proven success leading enterprise-scale transformations
  • People leadership and team management experience
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience

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