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Job Description

Objective

Head of GCM Transition is responsible for leading end-to-end planning and execution of transitions of services, capabilities, and roles into the GCM, enabling Takeda’s shift to a globally scaled, capability‑led operating model. The role builds and directs cross‑functional transition teams to deliver complex, multi‑wave transitions while ensuring business continuity, effective risk mitigation, and readiness for steady‑state operations within GCM. Serving as the primary escalation and integration point between Business Units and GCM teams, the role drives alignment, resolves issues, and ensures consistent execution of GCM transition strategies, including lift & shift, transformation, and insourcing approaches.





Accountabilities:

Transition Strategy & Advisory
- Define and own the enterprise transition approach, phasing, and wave sequencing aligned with GCM priorities and business objectives
- Ensure alignment of transition strategy with enterprise governance, location strategy, regulatory requirements, and capacity constraints
- Advise senior BU/BF leadership on the best possible implementation of GCM, including transition strategy (lift & shift vs. transform), approach, risks, and interdependencies
- Establish and drive value realization frameworks, delivering measurable outcomes such as process standardization, cost efficiencies, and service level improvements

Transition Capability Development
- Build and shape a global, best-in-class transition capability and team
- Define and evolve transition methods, playbooks, tools, governance frameworks and standards across GCM
- Leverage technology and

📌 Head of GCM Transition (Bengaluru)
🏢 2028 Takeda Innovations India
📍 Bengaluru