Talent.com
Head of Finance, US Oncology Business Unit

Head of Finance, US Oncology Business Unit

Takeda PharmaceuticalsBoston, MA, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Head Of Finance, US Oncology Business Unit

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we as a Takeda team can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we're committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

The Head of Finance, US Oncology Business Unit (US OBU), is a key strategic leader responsible for driving financial planning, performance management, and long-term value creation across US Oncology business. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of the Global Oncology Business Unit (GOBU), this role serves as a core member of both the US OBU Leadership Team and the GOBU Finance Leadership Team.

This role will shape and execute the financial vision for US OBU, partnering closely with senior cross-functional stakeholders to support decision-making, elevate financial partnerships, and strengthen organizational capabilities. With full oversight of the US OBU P&L and balance sheet, the Head of Finance ensures financial integrity, drives performance measurement through consistent KPI frameworks, and enhances investment discipline across brands and therapeutic areas.

In addition to financial leadership, this role is responsible for leading and mentoring a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. As a member of the GOBU Finance Leadership Team, the Head of Finance also contributes to broader finance talent development and succession planning.

Accountabilities :

  • Lead the development and execution of the US Oncology Business Unit (US OBU) financial strategy, ensuring alignment with Takeda's global objectives and Oncology BU vision.
  • Oversee financial planning cycles including Mid-Range Plan (MRP), Long-Range Forecast (LRF), and Mid-Year Commitment (MYC), in collaboration with Global Oncology Finance and Corporate Finance.
  • Drive financial performance through robust P&L and balance sheet oversight, investment prioritization, and profitability optimization across brands and therapeutic areas.

Business Partnership & Decision Support :

  • Act as a strategic partner to the US OBU Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and ROI analyses to support key business decisions.
  • Evaluate and enhance business cases for investments, ensuring financial rigor and execution discipline.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs across the business, ensuring consistency and accountability in performance measurement.
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building :

  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to finance leaders and team members, ensuring strong succession planning and capability building.
  • Contribute to broader organizational development by mentoring cross-functional colleagues and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Communicate financial strategies, risks, and performance to executive leadership and key stakeholders with clarity and influence.
  • Represent US OBU Finance in global forums, contributing to the shaping of corporate financial policies and strategic direction.
  • Financial Governance & Compliance :

  • Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance in financial reporting, adhering to internal policies (e.g., T-MAP) and external regulatory standards (e.g., SOX).
  • Lead risk management initiatives, including financial risk identification, mitigation strategies, and disclosure processes.
  • Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to maintain strong financial controls and compliance posture.
  • Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
  • Experience :

  • 12+ years of experience in financial analysis or related fields including financial planning and reporting, forecasting, finance business partnering, gross-to-net analysis, OPEX management, risk management, SOX and compliance experience
  • 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Experience in oncology or specialty care business planning preferred.
  • Experience in US commercial business is preferred.
  • Leadership and Skills :

  • High level of strategic and innovative thinking, ability to translate Takeda Values into tangible solutions that fit local market needs.
  • Senior management experience in biotech / pharma or related field, leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
  • Create an environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward.
  • Focus on the few priorities that matter the most and delivers superior results.
  • Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Project management capabilities.
  • Self-leadership and strategic problem-solving abilities.
  • Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

    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.

    For Location : Boston, MA

    U.S. Base Salary Range : $208,200.00 - $327,140.00

    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. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

    EEO Statement

    Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

    Locations

    Boston, MA

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time

    Job Exempt : Yes

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Head Of Finance • Boston, MA, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Disease Strategy Finance

    Director, Disease Strategy Finance

    VertexBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Vertex is growing at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for motivated professionals who are keen to contribute to the Vertex mission to invest in scientific innovation to crea...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU

    Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU

    Initial Therapeutics, Inc.Boston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU.Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU.By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commen...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Healthcare Financial / Actuarial Senior Director

    Healthcare Financial / Actuarial Senior Director

    Willis Towers WatsonBoston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    As a Healthcare Financial / Actuarial Senior Director, you will serve as the financial lead for medium to large, complex employer client assignments. You’ll leverage your experience as a benefits fina...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech

    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech

    Samsung Electronics GmbHBoston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech.Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech.Samsung Ventures America (SVA) is the US arm (offices in Mountain View, CA, and Boston, MA) f...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research

    Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals (San Diego) LLCBoston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Research page is loaded## Director, Health Economics & Outcomes Researchlocations : Boston, MAtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Health Economist

    Senior Health Economist

    Costello MedicalBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Responsibilities : You will be responsible for developing economic models to inform decisions on the efficient allocation of resources available to healthcare providers, and communicating these insi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Director, Real World Evidence (RWE) / Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)Waltham, Massachusetts

    Senior Director, Real World Evidence (RWE) / Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)Waltham, Massachusetts

    Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.Waltham, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Director, Real World Evidence (RWE) / Health Economics And Outcomes Research (HEOR).At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people t...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Lead Analyst Regulatory Accounting

    Lead Analyst Regulatory Accounting

    IberdrolaBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Lead Analyst Regulatory Accounting.Location : Boston, MA (High Street).The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $98,786 to $123,482. Leads the support of account...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Middle Market Life Science Underwriter (Sr. OR AVP)

    Middle Market Life Science Underwriter (Sr. OR AVP)

    Zurich Insurance Company LtdBoston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Zurich is currently hiring an experienced Life Sciences Underwriter to join the Middle Market team in Boston.This position will be a hybrid role with two days per week in the office.Middle Markets ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (Life Sciences) (BOS)

    Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (Life Sciences) (BOS)

    Cross Country ConsultingBoston, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Director, Health Economics and Outcome Research / Real World Evidence

    Senior Director, Health Economics and Outcome Research / Real World Evidence

    Amylyx PharmaceuticalsCambridge, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Director, Health Economics And Outcome Research / Real World Evidence.Amylyx is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an audacious mission to develop ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Finance Business Partner Lead MA Biologics Operations

    Finance Business Partner Lead MA Biologics Operations

    Takeda PharmaceuticalsLexington, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    As the Finance Business Partner Lead, you will provide financial business partnering support to MA Biologics Operations Leadership. As an agile thought partner, you will act as the lead finance busi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech

    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science and Medtech

    Samsung Research AmericaBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Investment Manager, Life Science And Medtech.Samsung Ventures America (SVA) is the US arm for Samsung's venture investment activities. The primary responsibilities of the group are to source,...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Interim CFO Life Science / Bio-Technology Industries

    Interim CFO Life Science / Bio-Technology Industries

    Charles River CFOBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +2
    Seeking Experienced CFO Leaders.CFO leaders to our database for upcoming client engagements in the Biotech or Life Sciences industry. If you are a seasoned CFO with Biotech or Life Sciences experien...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Financial Analyst - Sr BILH Pharmacy Westwood MA (Hybrid / Remote)

    Financial Analyst - Sr BILH Pharmacy Westwood MA (Hybrid / Remote)

    Beth Israel Lahey HealthWestwood, MA, US
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    BILH Pharmacy Financial Management Team Player.When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. This position supports BILH Pharmacy i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Finance Manager, Immunology

    Finance Manager, Immunology

    GaldermaBoston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Galderma, a leading Swiss publicly traded dermatology company, is seeking a Finance Manager to support its growing Boston Pharma Business Unit. The Manager, Prescription Finance is a critical part o...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Head of Health Economics & Outcomes Research

    Head of Health Economics & Outcomes Research

    Lantheus BrandBedford, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Head Of Health Economics & Outcomes Research.Lantheus is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with offices in Canada, and Sweden. For more than 60 years, Lantheus has been instrumental in pioneer...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Senior Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - Healthcare

    Senior Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - Healthcare

    Berkeley Research Group, LLCBoston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30