Global Alliance Management Lead, Director

This position is responsible for maximizing the value and minimizing the risk of our partnered alliance and licensee programs by providing leadership, actively managing a portfolio of alliances/licensees, and establishing consistent best practices for each alliance across Takeda globally. This role will support the strategies and business plans of Takeda and further establish Takeda as a preferred strategic partner of choice.

Support and / or lead certain GBD Business Development transactions which may include in-license, acquisition, divestment, externalization, and renegotiation projects as may be assigned. Provide strategic direction to deal team, negotiate relevant terms and conditions, and manage internal/external executive level stakeholders. Lead implementation of global alliance management （including global licensee management） best practices globally. Ensure individual alliances / licensees are set up for success, contribute to development of tools, processes and strategies to build global and regional organizational capability to support external partnerships.

Contribute to Takeda as a world-class leader in business partnering, alliance management and execution.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of global alliance and licensee partnerships to maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve strategic business objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship leader for assigned partnerships, driving governance, issue resolution, contract compliance, and partnership performance.
• Develop and execute strategic and financial plans for alliance and licensee portfolios, including forecasting, revenue optimization, renegotiations, and market assessments.
• Lead or support business development transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, licensing activities, and contract renegotiations.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve alliance management processes, tools, training, and best practices across Takeda.
• Establish and oversee alliance governance structures, including joint committees, executive reviews, dispute resolution mechanisms, and partnership launch activities.
• Monitor contractual obligations, partnership health, risks, and performance metrics; develop and implement mitigation plans as needed.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and influence cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of partnership objectives.
• Ensure alliance activities comply with Takeda policies, ethics, compliance standards, and evolving organizational requirements.
• Strengthen Takeda's organizational partnering capabilities by coaching stakeholders, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence in alliance management.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline required; MBA or JD preferred.
• Other advanced degrees, Certificate of Achievement in Alliance Management (CAAM), or Certified Strategic Alliance Professional (CSAP) certification are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry across R&D, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Business Development & Licensing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Alliance Management or a similar role working directly with alliance partners and as part of an alliance or account team; management-level experience with increasing responsibility is a plus.
• Direct pharmaceutical or biotechnology alliance and licensee management experience, including long-term partnerships, governance, dispute resolution, and negotiation or renegotiation of terms and conditions; forecasting, planning, and financial experience preferred.
• Strong…