Project Manager – Global Capability Model (GCM) / R&D Transformation

The role supports Takeda’s Global Capability Model transformation within Research & Development. It manages global workstreams and coordinates workforce planning, transitions, change management, and operational readiness as R&D capabilities are established and expanded in India and Poland.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution: Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies across multiple global workstreams
• Global Transformation: Support implementation of the Global Capability Model (GCM), organizational restructuring, and new operating models across R&D functions
• Workforce & Hiring Planning: Coordinate workforce requirements, hiring forecasts, recruitment timelines, resource allocation, and hiring plans with HR and Talent Acquisition
• Transition Management: Support global business transitions, resolve implementation challenges, track issues, and ensure smooth operational transitions
• Onboarding & Operational Readiness: Coordinate onboarding plans, knowledge transfer dependencies, employee readiness, system access, and operational support for new teams in India and Poland
• Change Management: Develop and execute organizational change strategies, stakeholder communication plans, leadership engagement activities, and employee readiness initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D leadership, HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, PMO, and global functional teams
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify project risks, manage dependencies, escalate critical issues, and drive corrective actions
• Business Case Development: Support financial analysis, workforce modeling, cost assessments, organizational planning, and investment recommendations
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare project status reports, executive presentations, dashboards, risk registers, and decision-making materials for senior leadership

Requirements:

• Proven Project Management / Program Management experience within complex, global organizations
• Strong experience managing multiple projects, cross-functional workstreams, and global stakeholders
• Experience with organizational transformation, workforce planning, business transitions, or change management
• Strong understanding of project planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and operational readiness
• Ability to translate business strategies into detailed execution and implementation plans
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, project dashboards, business cases, and governance documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or R&D environments
• Experience supporting Global Capability Centers (GCC), Global Business Services (GBS), or shared services transformations
• Knowledge of workforce planning, talent acquisition processes, organizational design, and knowledge transfer
• Experience with PMO governance, business case development, financial planning, and organizational change management
• Familiarity with global operations involving India, Poland, or other international delivery centers