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Job Description

The Objective

Global Real Estate Strategy Lead is a trusted business partner responsible for shaping and delivering Real Estate strategies across the Global Portfolio Division region. The role ensures Takeda’s Real Estate portfolio enables business performance, cost efficiency, and employee experience—allowing teams to focus on what matters most for patients.

This position provides subject matter expertise in commercial Real Estate, regional market dynamics, technology, and industry trends, while leading complex transactions and portfolio optimization initiatives aligned with Takeda’s Mid-Range Plan and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global (GPD region) Real Estate planning and strategy development, including complex transactions.

• Analyze and optimize the regional Real Estate portfolio through lease renegotiations, site selection, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Proactively manage the Global Real Estate portfolio in alignment with enterprise-wide and regional directives.

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and governance of all Real Estate lease and owned-property data across the GPD region.

• Deliver Opex and budget targets; partner with business units to unlock cost savings and efficiency opportunities.

• Provide strategic guidance to support business growth, including acquisition of new space.

• Negotiate Letters of Intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and other Real Estate contracts.

• Act as an enterprise change agent, influencing and aligning stakeholders across regions and functions.

• Foster a strong culture of compliance, ethics, and adherence to Takeda’s Global Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.

• Contribute to the global evolution of Real Estate processes, systems, and tools, leveraging digitalization, automation, and emerging technologies.
   

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrate enterprise-level strategic thinking with a strong bias for action.

• Build deep partnerships with regional business leaders, GMs, Site Leads, and GRE&F leadership.

• Influence decisions through data-driven insights, financial acumen, and clear communication.

• Lead through change with transparency, authenticity, and discipline.

• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners (brokers, vendors, FM providers).
   

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial Real Estate within highly regulated industries; biotech/pharma strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex regional or global Real Estate strategies.

• Strong business, financial, and contract negotiation acumen.

• Deep knowledge of commercial Real Estate law and contract analysis.

• Experience operating in complex, global, matrixed environments.

• Fluency in English; German or additional languages are a plus.

Additional Information

• Regional travel required, up to 25%.

What Takeda can offer you:

• A flexible work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and global career opportunities
• A culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, agile thinking, and
• collaboration.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Takeda, our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is deeply personal. Our people span more than 80 countries, bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that reflect the patients who rely on the medicines we develop.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment—one where everyone can collaborate in a space free from fear or judgment. A culture where people feel empowered to speak up, contribute fully, and grow as individuals while experiencing a true sense of belonging.

Ready to reimagine your future with Takeda?

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume through our online application tool.

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Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time