Head of Corporate Strategy

Job Description

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.

Key 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
• BA/BS 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