Portfolio Lead

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description As the Portfolio Lead for the joint USBU and OBU DD&T organization, you will report into the Head of Portfolio Strategy and Operational Excellence . In this role, you will be accountable for managing the run and investment portfolio across the USBU and OBU DD&T organization , focusing primarily on value realization, optimization of portfolio through business process planning cycles , and enablement of portfolio tradeoff decisions within the governance forums . You will represent USBU and OBU DD&T in enterprise portfolio forums and workstreams with a focus on identifying portfolio synergies and aligning processes, tools, and ways of working. As the USBU and OBU DD&T Portfolio Lead , you will be responsible for : ACCOUNTABILITIES Portfolio Management Own and maintain the integrated run and investment portfolio across USBU and OBU DD&T, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and currency of all portfolio data Track portfolio health and status across the full lifecycle , from ideation through delivery and value realization Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and reporting to provide leadership with clear visibility into portfolio performance . Value Realization Define and monitor value realization frameworks and KPIs for active portfolio investments . Partner with product and delivery teams to capture and report benefits against committed business cases . Flag at-risk investments and drive corrective action in partnership with stakeholders . Planning Cycle Management Lead the USBU and OBU DD&T portfolio contribution to annual and mid-year business planning cycles, coordinating inputs across the team. Manage demand intake and prioritization processes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives . Optimize the portfolio through scenario planning and capacity analysis to maximize return on investment . Governance & Decision Enablement Prepare and facilitate portfolio review forums, including materials, decision packages, and tradeoff analyses for leadership . Enable data-driven prioritization and tradeoff decisions by presenting clear options with risk, cost, and value implications . Maintain governance cadence and ensure follow-through on portfolio decisions . Enterprise Portfolio Representation Represent USBU and OBU DD&T in enterprise-level portfolio forums and workstreams . Identify and surface portfolio synergies across business units to reduce duplication and optimize shared investments . Align USBU and OBU DD&T portfolio processes, tools, and ways of working with enterprise and centralized DD&T standards . Process & Operational Excellence Continuously improve portfolio management processes, tools, and templates to increase efficiency and consistency . Serve as the subject matter expert on portfolio management methodology for the DD&T organization . Support the Head of Portfolio Strategy & Operational Excellence in building and maturing the portfolio operating model . EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Bachelor's Degree is required , MBA preferred 10 + years of experience in technology, consulting, pharmaceuticals or similar field Prior consulting experience preferred Proven experience managing enterprise or technology portfolios in a matrixed organization