[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Takeda Pharmaceutical jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Takeda Pharmaceutical · Lodz, Poland # Strategic Initiatives Lead Lodz, Poland Full-time Manager or lead {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': 'USD', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Listed on Takeda Pharmaceutical’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Takeda Pharmaceutical’s careers site →](https://jobs.takeda.com/job/lodz/strategic-initiatives-lead/1113/102258833392) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Takeda Pharmaceutical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/) / Strategic Initiatives Lead ## Job description 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 About the role: The Strategic Initiatives Lead is part of the Global Procurement Strategy & Planning team and plays a key role in delivering Global Procurement’s highest-priority strategic initiatives. This position bridges strategy and execution by translating organizational priorities into actionable plans and driving initiatives through implementation to measurable business outcomes. Working closely with Procurement leaders, business functions, and enterprise partners, the role helps align stakeholders, accelerate progress, and strengthen the impact of Procurement across the organization. The position contributes to long-term business value by advancing strategic, cross-functional initiatives, supporting informed decision-making, and identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, execution, and overall performance. How You Will Contribute Lead high-priority strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring delivery of targeted business outcomes and value. Develop and maintain initiative plans, governance structures, milestones, and success measures to support accountability and informed decision-making. Partner with Procurement leaders, business functions, and enterprise stakeholders to align priorities and drive progress across initiatives. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to remove barriers, accelerate execution, and achieve desired outcomes. Monitor benefits, value realization, risks, dependencies, and performance measures to maximize business impact and sustainable results. Conduct analysis and develop recommendations to support strategic priorities, emerging opportunities, and executive decision-making. Identify and advance opportunities for organizational improvement that strengthen effectiveness, execution, and business contribution. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field. Significant experience in strategy, transformation, procurement, business operations, management consulting, or large-scale program delivery. Proven success leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities. Experience influencing senior leaders and driving results within global, matrixed organizations. Strong expertise in strategic planning, transformation, program management, governance, risk management, and benefits realization. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business analysis skills with the ability to develop practical recommendations and quantify business impact. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build alignment and influence without direct authority. Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, data interpretation, and working effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies. ### Locations Lodz, Poland Base Salary Range zł328,000.00 - zł451,000.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. For information about our benefits, please click here. Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Lodz, Poland - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': 'USD', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on Takeda Pharmaceutical’s careers site →](https://jobs.takeda.com/job/lodz/strategic-initiatives-lead/1113/102258833392) ## More jobs at Takeda Pharmaceutical ### [Category Associate – Hard Facilities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/575c612e02d7e2509e54/) Lodz, Poland ### [Category Manager – Biolife Real Estate & Facilities, 3rd Party Plasma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/3465a7595fa0e6b9f65a/) Lodz, Poland ### [Digital Enablement Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/c7b0e12b8fb8f65ef9a0/) Lodz, Poland ### [Insights & Intelligence Manager (ESG)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/2c7ee222b7b55f4219d8/) Lodz, Poland ### [Inventory Reporting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/292eedc4e5efe47e7c54/) Lodz, Poland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [USCC Marketing Strategic Initiatives & Business Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/655a6ec57d634c6a3446/) Citigroup · Charlotte, NC ### [International Private Bank - Strategic Solutions Initiatives – Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5216f4ef05dc97f12c07/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Working Student - Strategic initiatives at Infineon IT (f/m/div)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/b3506628bf888526ab11/) Infineon Technologies · Munich ### [Intern - Online Strategic Initiatives Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/acee61675c266c4b65ad/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Neuilly sur Seine, J, FR, France ### [Senior Consultant (m/f/d) - Allianz Consulting - Strategic Initiatives & Change](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/9abaa43b92a1b4434b68/) Allianz · Unterföhring, Germany OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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