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About the role:
Lead the strategic development and implementation of the DD&T People transformation initiatives across GPD, Functions, and LOCs. Drive cultural evolution and foster a digital-first mindset by empowering teams with advanced digital capabilities, aimed at enhancing productivity and performance. Prepare the organization for future challenges by embedding innovative practices and ensuring sustainable transformation
Key Accountabilities:
Shape GPD DD&T People transformation strategy aligned with GPD goals
Drive the execution and adoption of DD&T People transformation strategy and initiatives
Establish DD&T People transformation community
Establish governance for DD&T people initiatives – Global, GPD, Functions and LOCs
Drive innovation mindset and skills in collaboration with XD labs
Co-create and drive change management to ensure adoption of digital tools, methodologies and ways of working and showcase successes
Partner with GPD CoEs to define, align and implement people strategies. Work with Global to equip and support leaders to effectively champion and embed digital mindset and skills
Overarching strategy alignment for Digital Dexterity
Set and apply innovative learning methodologies and effective cascade of Global resources for targeted groups
Establish KPIs and measurement framework to demonstrate impact.
Track emerging trends in future of work, benchmarking industry best practices and identifying new opportunities for innovation
Provide digital perspective on talent strategy, collaborate with HR to shape future skills to meet the evolving needs of the business
Work closely with Global Culture & Transformation team, Change Mangement, workforce of the future and HR functions
Skills and Qualifications:
Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in organizational development or Digital transformation
Extensive experience in driving Transformation, ideally in global matrix organization
Enterprise Leadership - Ability to inspire, motivate and drive results. Define and implement people transformation strategies at scale, aligning with business priorities
Healthcare and Business Acumen – comprehensive understanding of the pharma industry
Innovation, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Communication and Stakeholder management
Navigate complex matrix organisation - Collaborating across GPD, functions and LOCs to drive alignment
Change management & Leadership Coaching - expertise in driving behaviour changes through structured change management methodologies and leadership Coaching
Learning & development – skilled in defining key competencies, orchestrating learning pathways for key roles and measuring impact to ensure continuous workforce evolution
Stakeholder management and influence - Strong ability to influence, collaborate and inspire diverse global teams and senior leadership
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to translate strategy into action to drive cultural transformation
Empowering our people to shine
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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
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