Head of R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office (RATIO)

Takeda is seeking an Executive Director, Head of R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office (RATIO) to lead and scale a strategic capability at the center of R&D operations.

Requirements

• Lead and evolve the RATIO function, overseeing end-to-end execution of R&D asset transitions
• Drive strategy and execution for complex, global transformation programs
• Establish and scale standardized frameworks to enable repeatable and efficient transition execution
• Oversee critical transition activities, such as TSA support, data transfers, and system decommissioning
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders across R&D, including Business Development, Therapeutic Area Units, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain
• Ensure compliance and integrity across all transitions
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership, including risk assessments, resourcing plans, and progress updates
• Drive continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned to enhance future transition models, capabilities and ways of working
• Maintain organizational readiness to support evolving portfolio strategies, including new acquisitions, asset wind-downs and divestments

Benefits

• Short-term and/ or long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Sick time
• Paid vacation