Program Manager - International Business Expansion

Proud legacy. Inspired future. We’ve been improving healthcare around the globe for 240 years and counting. Being able to deliver life-transforming treatments to patients in every corner of the world motivates each of us every day. Our shared values serve as a guide on our mission to create better health and a brighter future.

Realize your potential. Enable our purpose. Join us and pursue new possibilities for patients while discovering new opportunities to grow your career on a globally diverse team. From R&D to Manufacturing, Corporate Functions to Commercial, and every team in between, everyone’s contributions at Takeda make a meaningful impact in pursuit of new possibilities for patients, our people and the planet.

THE OPPORTUNTY

Do you thrive when leading complex international projects that span multiple teams and cultures? Are you a master communicator who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from local or regional teams to leadership?

Join us in Switzerland - Glattpark (Opfikon) to lead high-impact international business projects in a flexible hybrid work environment. Grow your career, influence global expansion, and make a difference every day.

As a Program Manager – International Business Expansion at Takeda, you will:

• lead and drive planning and execution of complex, cross-functional international projects that align with our strategic growth priorities.
• ensure projects stay on track, on time, and on budget by expertly coordinating stakeholders across multiple teams and regions.
• champion compliance with internal standards and external regulations while delivering creative, effective business solutions.
• lead annual program prioritization selecting focus countries for development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of international projects, including planning, execution, risk mitigation, and progress reporting.
• Develop and maintain clear, detailed project documentation, timelines, budgets, and communication plans.
• Coordinate seamlessly across internal teams (Finance, Strategy, R&D, Regional Teams, Manufacturing and Local affiliates) and external partners.
• Support development of business cases for new market expansions and innovative growth strategies.
• Prepare engaging materials and presentations for leadership and governance meetings.
• Facilitate governance processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and leadership expectations.
• Proactively identify risks and resolve issues to keep projects moving forward smoothly.
• Conduct annual prioritization exercise, in collaboration with the cross functional team, to select countries and initiatives that better fit business objectives.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree, ideally an MBA or Master of Science.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Agile/Scrum/Waterfall methodologies is a nice to have

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex projects and programs, preferably in an international or cross-functional environment.
• Experience working across different time zones and cultures; international experience highly valued.

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional communication skills — you can influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a bonus.

Tools & Technology:

• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

We offer you:

• A meaningful career, grounded in our values.
• Continuous professional growth and global careers.
• A diverse and inclusive network of colleagues.
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working.
• A collaborative culture encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and agile thinking.
• A comprehensive salary and benefits package.

About Plasma-Derived Therapies

Used therapeutically for more than 100 years, plasma can be transformed into lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies for people with rare and complex chronic diseases – often patients with a lifelong condition and no other alternative treatment options. Global demand for plasma-derived therapies has greatly increased over the past 20 years and is continuing to grow due to more rare diseases being diagnosed, more patients being identified, higher standards of care and broader access to treatment.

To keep up with growing patient need, we aim to reimagine plasma and go beyond incremental improvements to find a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions to better serve patients. Our expertise, capabilities and scale uniquely position us to transform plasma across our entire end-to-end operations and make a positive impact on people’s lives.

BioLife Plasma Services, part of Takeda, is our global plasma donation network that offers one of the most innovative plasma donation networks in the world. Operating from more than 260 state-of-the-art facilities throughout the U.S. and Europe, BioLife is recognized for its world-class donation safety standards and high-quality centres that provide more people than ever with the opportunity to change and help save lives through plasma donation.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Takeda, we embrace and celebrate diversity, while striving to give patients and our people equitable access to opportunities that help them achieve their full potential. We take a values-based approach to inclusive patient experiences, inclusive work environments, workforce diversity and sustainable societal impact. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are key drivers of innovation. This starts with fostering an environment that creates a sense of belonging, allowing not only for everyone to have a voice, but a voice that is heard and valued.

Ready to join Team Takeda? If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online application tool.