Head of Research Portfolio Strategy

Head of Research Portfolio Strategy

Requirements

• Expected 15 years related experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with working knowledge of research and development and commercial operations.
• Expected 10 years drug development experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology with interdisciplinary global experience with complex projects including program leadership, strategy and execution and matrix team management.
• Proven ability to respectfully challenge and influence senior leaders
• Expertise in competitive portfolio landscapes in Takeda therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide strategic direction and drive results.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive portfolio management strategy for the Research pipeline, aligning it with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Actively contributes to real-time and effective portfolio prioritization, decision making and key portfolio analytics to support individual asset and portfolio-level decision making, including at senior governance bodies.
• Ensures alignment to Research strategy and priorities through strong partnerships with Research Leadership Team members and other senior leaders.
• Leads team of portfolio managers and analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of portfolio management processes.
• Leads strategic initiatives independently and under the direction of the Head of Research Strategy & Operations to improve the portfolio management, portfolio linkage and prioritization methodology, as well as identifies internal strategic imperatives and develops mechanisms to effectively respond to evolving business needs.
• Accountable to setting and meeting Research key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborates with research scientists, project leaders, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and prioritize research projects based on strategic fit, scientific merit, market potential, and resource availability.
• Ensures Takeda Research leverages the most effective AI/digital tools that enable leadership portfolio decision making.
• Conducts regular portfolio reviews to assess project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and make data-driven recommendations for portfolio optimization.
• Conducts regular competitive assessments of external landscape to contextualize portfolio opportunities, risks, and long-term strategy.
• Collaborates closely with Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) Portfolio Strategy leaders to maintain links between research area strategies across discovery and clinical research.
• Develops and maintains portfolio management tools, methodologies, and dashboards to facilitate effective decision-making and communication across the organization.
• Collaborates with finance and resource management teams to ensure optimal allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and infrastructure, to support the Research portfolio.
• Monitors and analyzes external market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform portfolio management strategies and identify potential partnerships or licensing opportunities.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the portfolio management team, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to provide regular updates on portfolio performance, key milestones, and strategic recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.S., or equivalent) in a scientific discipline preferred