Transformation Methodology Lead; f​/m​/d

Transformation Methodology Lead (GSQ Transformation Office)
How You Will Contribute

• Define, build, and maintain the end-to-end transformation methodology (lifecycle stages, decision points, templates, standards, quality gates)
• Establish a common delivery framework and minimum standards across sites/functions
• Define standards for business case development, scope, milestone planning, risk/issue management, dependency tracking, benefits realization, and performance reporting
• Ensure initiatives are structured, measurable, and aligned to strategic priorities with clear ownership/accountability
• Evolve the operating model, methodology, and standards; use portfolio metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting
• Establish governance routines (decision rights, escalation paths, accountability), and lead governance checkpoints/exception management
• Monitor adherence to methodologies and strengthen controls/standards/governance; standardize/simplify ways of working
• Support data cleaning/ontology alignment/master data readiness; enable compliant, well-documented execution in a regulated environment
• Maintain version control and knowledge assets; capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement

• Experience developing/implementing transformation methodologies, PMO standards, governance frameworks, or structured delivery models
• 5+ years in global pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment
• Digital fluency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI)
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; ability to translate insights into practical improvements
• Bachelor's degree (life sciences/business/engineering or related) or equivalent experience

• PMI or equivalent;
  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

• Based at Takeda's office in Lexington; minimum assignment duration of two years