Career Growth in Strategy and Product Operations at Takeda

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Empower Our Career Moves series showcases the inspiring stories of individuals who have taken remarkable strides in their careers at Takeda across five career path categories. Lindsey is a shining example of our Career Move - Empower: Leading teams - Accountability to guide and oversee teams toward achieving organizational goals. Strategic Decision-Making - Make impactful decisions that shape the direction of projects and initiatives. Mentoring and Inspiring - Foster a positive work culture by mentoring team members, inspiring their growth and ensuring successful project execution. learn more about our career moves Can you share an example of successfully leading a diverse team and achieving project goals? ​ In my transition from site engineering to product operations within Strategy and Business Excellence, I encountered a significant shift in team dynamics. Leading a team with diverse backgrounds and a focus on long-term strategy meant I had to rethink how I approached leadership and transition from a fast-paced setting to a more thoughtful, strategic one. Welcoming the team's diverse perspectives and longer project timelines, I adjusted my communication pace and decision-making approach. This allowed me to embrace the criticality of our decisions and the need for alignment with organizational goals so that I could build an environment where team members could openly express their views and concerns. This experience not only expanded my leadership skills but also ensured that our ambitious goals, which were highly visible, were achieved through the team's full support. With my background in engineering and project management, coupled with this transformative leadership journey, I am now better equipped to drive success in diverse and ever-changing team settings. How do you ensure your team aligns with Takeda's goals? As a leader at Takeda, I try to ensure that my teams understand the connection between our work and the organization's goals. Working in product operations has strengthened my connection to Takeda's purpose, especially in critical situations where our work directly impacts patients. Product operations has allowed me to work on the enterprise level and shown me the value and complexity of cross-functional alignment. I've learned that aligning our team across all functions paves the way for stakeholder alignment, ultimately leading us to meet the organization's goals. Takeda has provided a strong foundation for our team's decision-making process through PTRB, and I try to integrate this approach into my daily tasks. Describe a strategic decision you made that influenced a project's direction. ​ In my current role, I may not directly make many strategic decisions that impact a project, but I am accountable for influencing such decisions. Developing my executive influencing skills has been a primary focus in recent roles, prompting reflection on both successes and areas for improvement. I've discovered that cultivating strong relationships with peers and stakeholders, effectively communicating my core purpose and maintaining a clear objective across functions has been instrumental in influencing key strategic decisions and driving successful outcomes. How do you foster a positive work culture and mentor team members? To foster a positive work culture, I prioritize self-reflection, seeking feedback and implementing continuous improvements. Understanding the impact of my actions on others and building trust to invite feedback is crucial. I am a naturally reflective person and carve out time each day to reflect on my actions to ensure they are in line with my core values and foster a positive work culture. Mentoring has always been a significant aspect of my career, and I firmly believe that it is a two-way street. I have been fortunate to have had numerous mentors who have not only influenced my professional journey but also shaped how I show up each day. I have learned that fostering a positive work culture involves recognizing that every voice holds value and can make a meaningful impact at any given moment. Share a complex project you led and your impact on its execution and outcomes. ​ One of my recent complex projects involved developing a process for registration samples, particularly addressing the requirements in countries like China. The local health authority's demand for intermediate product samples and testing materials posed a challenge for timely new drug applications or Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) variation submissions. Recognizing this organizational gap, my team focused on China as the most complex scenario and led a year-long effort to define the process, roles, responsibilities and key considerations for registration samples. This project emphasized the importance of The Define Measure Analyze Improve Control (DMAIC) Process, ensuring a clear problem definition and alignment on project objectives and scope. The resulting playbook provides comprehensive guidance, acknowledging the unique aspects of each program and submission while accommodating diverse cultures and integrating multiple functions within the organization. Takeda Career Moves Learn more about career moves Jobs for You Featured jobs Recently viewed jobs Saved jobs Microbiological Analyst, QC, Injection Drug, Osaka Site Quality / 大阪工場 注射剤のQC微生物試験者 Jūsō-honmachi, Japan Category: Quality MCR, SBU, PDT, Dezhou Dezhou, China, Remote Category: Sales (Associate) Medical Director, Shanghai Shanghai, China Category: Clinical Development Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician (Nights) Lexington, Massachusetts Category: Manufacturing Engineering You have not viewed any jobs yet. You have not saved any jobs yet. 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