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OBJECTIVE:
The Director of Global Category Management for R&D Lab Consumables and Lab Services is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for all laboratory consumables and services required for research and development (R&D), Pharmaceutical Sciences and GMS (Global Manufacturing Services) across the Global organization.
This role involves developing and implementing global category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, procurement, quality assurance, and finance to align category strategies with business objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Position is technical subject matter expert and carries significant management responsibility across diverse global project teams and there is an expectation that this position will be a credible leader with senior stakeholders (VP, SVP levels).
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Required:
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel (air and ground both domestic and internationality) for various meetings at Takeda and Supplier sites.
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, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$169,400.00 - $266,200.00The 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.
About Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Takeda is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients by translating science into life-changing medicines.
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