GCM Transition Lead, R&D at Takeda in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

GCM Transition Lead, R&D Location: IND - Bengaluru 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 The R&D Transition Lead is accountable for end-to-end delivery of R&D transition waves, ensuring that scope, timelines, stage-gate criteria, and execution commitments are met. The role serves as the primary bridge between R&D business stakeholders and GCM delivery teams, owning functional readiness from design validation through stabilization, aligning business requirements with GCM execution standards, and ensuring continuity of critical R&D operations throughout the transition. Accountabilities: Transition Approach & Design Validation Work closely with R&D business stakeholders to define and validate transition and transformation scope, build impact assessment and ensuring clarity on key responsibilities and actions Validate and provide functional input into the transition approach and wave sequencing for R&D Participate in design validation, confirming that the proposed GCM operating model and service design meet functional business requirements Identify and escalate R&D-specific risks, dependencies, and constraints to the GCM Transition Lead Wave Ownership & Execution Own end‑to‑end delivery of the assigned transition wave, ensuring scope, timelines, and commitments are met Drive execution across transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp‑up, go‑live, and stabilization phases Functional Accountability Ensure continuity of critical business operations during transition Own functional readiness and acceptance for the transition wave Knowledge Transfer & Readiness Ensure availability of SMEs and timely completion of KT activities, documentation, and sign‑offs Confirm operational readiness across people, process, technology, and controls prior to ramp‑up and go‑live Stakeholder & Governance Management Act as the primary point of coordination between stakeholders and GCM delivery teams Support stage‑gate reviews and provide inputs for go/no‑go decision Stabilization & Business-as-Usual transition Oversee stabilization and hypercare activities to ensure service performance meets agreed SLAs and KPIs Support smooth handover into steady‑state operations Experience 8+ years of experience in business operations, functional leadership, shared services, or large-scale transformation programs within global organizations Strong domain experience in R&D, with deep understanding of business priorities, service expectations, and risk Proven experience leading end-to-end transition waves or major operational change initiatives, covering transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, go-live, and stabilization phases Technical Competencies Strong understanding of transition methodologies and frameworks or project management experience for large transformations Solid financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage transition costs, assumptions, and value realization Behavioral Competencies Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills within highly matrixed, global organizations Ability to manage competing priorities and drive execution in complex, time-sensitive transitions Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to delivery commitments and accountability Education Bachelor’s degree required Languages Fluent in English Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time