Head of GCM Transition

Job Description

Objective

Head of GCM Transition is responsible for leading end‑to‑end planning and execution of transitions of services, capabilities, and roles into the GCM, enabling Takeda’s shift to a globally scaled, capability‑led operating model. The role builds and directs cross‑functional transition teams to deliver complex, multi‑wave transitions while ensuring business continuity, effective risk mitigation, and readiness for steady‑state operations within GCM. Serving as the primary escalation and integration point between Business Units and GCM teams, the role drives alignment, resolves issues, and ensures consistent execution of GCM transition strategies, including lift & shift, transformation, and insourcing approaches.

Accountabilities

Transition Strategy & Advisory

• Define and own the enterprise transition approach, phasing, and wave sequencing aligned with GCM priorities and business objectives
• Ensure alignment of transition strategy with enterprise governance, location strategy, regulatory requirements, and capacity constraints
• Advise senior BU/BF leadership on the best possible implementation of GCM, including transition strategy (lift & shift vs. transform), approach, risks, and interdependencies
• Establish and drive value realization frameworks, delivering measurable outcomes such as process standardization, cost efficiencies, and service level improvements

Transition Capability Development

• Build and shape a global, best‑in‑class transition capability and team
• Define and evolve transition methods, playbooks, tools, governance frameworks and standards across GCM
• Leverage technology and AI‑enabled solutions to enhance scalability, transparency, and compliance in transition delivery

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop high‑performing, cross‑functional, multi‑geography teams
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and ways of working to enable effective transition delivery at scale
• Build leadership capability and succession pipelines within the transition organization
• Ensure strong collaboration across BU/BF, GCM, and Service Delivery teams

Enterprise Transition Execution

• Own end‑to‑end planning and execution of large scale multi‑wave transitions across functions and geographies
• Develop and oversee integrated transition plans covering scope, timelines, dependencies, financials, milestones, risks, regulatory requirements, and mitigation actions
• Drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery while adhering to compliance, quality, and audit requirements
• Ensure consistent execution of GCM transition strategies

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Serve as primary escalation point between BU/BF and GCM teams, ensuring timely decision‑making and issue resolution
• Drive alignment with global standards, governance frameworks, and enterprise decision‑making forums

Risk, Stabilization & Operational Readiness

• Oversee risk management framework with strong focus on compliance and business continuity, knowledge transfer strategy and ensure sustainable capability transfer to GCM teams
• Ensure operational readiness through structured readiness testing (SRT), cutover planning, and business continuity validation
• Define and lead hyper‑care approach, success criteria, and exit conditions following go‑live
• Ensure smooth transition to steady‑state operations with established SLAs and performance baselines

Organization Change and Adoption

• Lead enterprise change management strategy, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption planning across global teams
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and sustained adoption of compliant processes, systems, and ways of working

Education & Competencies

Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in transition management, shared services, or Global Business Services (GBS) / Global Capability Centers (GCC)
• Proven track record leading complex, large‑scale, multi‑wave transitions simultaneously across multiple functions and geographies
• Strong leadership and people management experience, with demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross‑functional teams in large‑scale transformation environments
• Experience in building and leading a transition team to set up a global GCC
• Functional knowledge and experience in business functions such as R&D, commercial, supply chain, and corporate function
• Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and managing organizational change across business units, functions, and markets
• Working knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting of variance with actuals.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of transition methodologies and global operating models
• Demonstrated expertise in transition planning and execution, including knowledge transfer (KT), structured readiness testing (SRT), cutover, hyper‑care and adoption
• Functional and end‑to‑end process expertise in one or more areas
• Experience in establishing methods, frameworks, and tools, including use of technology and AI
• Solid financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to explain assumptions, manage transition costs and drive economic value

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to influence cross‑functional partners and stakeholders in a highly matrixed, global organization
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous environments to drive alignment and execution across diverse teams.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, risk management, and decision‑making skills to communicate goals and drive results

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field preferred

Languages

• Fluent in English.

* This position can be based in either the United States or India *.

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, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$212,000.00 - $333,190.00

The 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.

Locations

Boston, MA

Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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