Head of Corporate Strategy

About the role

The Head of Corporate Strategy is responsible for shaping and driving the long-term strategic direction of Takeda, ensuring that scientific innovation, commercial excellence, and disciplined investment decisions translate into meaningful patient impact. This role reports to the Head of Strategy & Portfolio Development and partners closely with the CEO, Takeda Executive Team, and Board of Directors to define enterprise priorities, allocate capital effectively, and position the company for sustainable growth and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the company’s long-term corporate strategy across all therapeutic areas and geographies
• Translate strategy into actionable, measurable plans aligned with financial and operational goals
• Advise on annual and multi-year strategic planning processes across business units and therapeutic areas
• Advise the CEO and Executive Team on critical strategic decisions and trade-offs
• Drive ongoing portfolio prioritization across R&D, commercial, and lifecycle management investments
• Partner with R&D and Commercial leadership to optimize pipeline value and risk balance
• Ensure business development and capital allocation decisions are aligned to long-term enterprise value creation and sustainable growth
• Monitor and integrate global biopharma trends, competitive dynamics, and policy/regulatory developments into strategic implications and recommendations for leadership
• Anticipate disruptions (e.g., technology, pricing pressures, market access shifts) and position the organization’s priorities and resources proactively mitigate risk/seize opportunities

Qualifications & Capabilities

• 15+ years of experience in strategy & consulting within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Proven and progressive track record across corporate strategy, portfolio management, and/or business development
• Experience leading in a global, matrixed organization
• Bachelor's Degree required (MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred)
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear strategic direction
• Credibility and presence to appropriately advise and challenge executive leadership and the Board
• Deep understanding of valuation, capital allocation, and ROI-driven decision-making
• Strong grasp of global biopharma trends, regulatory environments, and innovation dynamics
• Ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and drive implementation, appropriately leveraging AI and technology to accelerate achievement of results
• Skilled at leading and influencing across functions, cultures, and geographies

Benefits

Takeda offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• U.S. Base Salary Range: $259,000.00 - $407,000.00
• Short-term and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, and 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

Contact

To learn more about Takeda and this opportunity, please visit Takeda’s website.