Daniel L. Jacobs, Mba Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Tokyo, Jp

Recruited internally to join the Product Operations Team within Strategy & Business Excellence where I was responsible for leading multiple global product teams which oversaw global manufacturing operations strategy, including life-cycle management for products within Takeda’s Oncology, Rare Disease and GI portfolios.

Tokyo, Jp

Oversaw strategic design of a long-term global-network strategy that spoke to all phases of the manufacturing drug process for oncology and biologics (O&B) organization. I ensured compliance with Swiss principles and managed supply chain connections between O&B supply, global supply chain, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals Int’l Zurich.►Key role on integration team after Takeda acquired ARIAD Pharmaceuticals. Led successful transition in tight timeline, despite limited resources, with 2 new products introduced into commercial portfolio without disrupting patients’ medicine supply.►Established remote team of global product managers and cross-functional network-management staff; positioned to ensure strategic and operational support and end-to-end supply continuity for high-complexity products.►Drove change that broke down barriers between Zurich and Boston operations. Built trust, reduced redundancy, quickened decision-making, and raised visibility of organization.►Brought clarity to benefits of global SCM concepts at local level, developing product-manager team for O&B as advocates to influence strategic decisions, implement new-governance structure, and improve understanding of local/global roles.►Lead global strategic initiatives by leading project work streams, managing sales/operations planning process, and providing due-diligence support to business development for M&A, in-licensing, and external opportunities.►Oversee supply-chain design management, in addition to ensuring compliance of network strategy with government regulations and collaborating across key functions on indirect/direct cost management and SAP transactional support.►Lead/member of internal/joint-management steering committees focused on manufacturing, TPIZ supply chain, and strategic business decisions.

Tokyo, Jp

I led a well-run, efficient outsourcing operations to support CMC Center (global division/8 sites/3 regions) focused on driving optimized performance of business operations through effective outsourcing strategy, contract design, and vendor management; emphasis on consistency, transparency, agility and compliance. Additionally, I oversaw global contract development and negotiation team, strengthened vendor relationships and streamlined approval process, and managed global team and budget.►Earned multiple leadership awards within R&D, PharmSci Organization, including CMCC Award recognizing activities regarding implementation of supply network framework.►Led selection-leadership governance team and created/implemented vendor selection and endorsement framework that led to streamlined and robust cross-functional framework/guidance (organization’s first) adopted across PharmSci organization. ►Drove successful operations through management of manufacturing site selections, including make vs. buy decisions across network.►Advised and collaborated organization-wide, influencing decisions on vision-/business-aligned operational decisions as well as identifying processes to address operational gaps and support efficient cross-functional processes/partnerships and communications. ►Provided training, tools, and leadership for team to strategically negotiate broad-based manufacturing contracts up to 5-figures focused on external manufacturing, consulting, confidentiality, and technology evaluation.►Chair/administrator of early-phase, manufacturing site-selection governance committee and led broad range of strategic/executive steering/operations committees centered on hi-level decision-making, identifying win-win business opportunities, and cultivating supplier relationships.

Tokyo, Jp

After my success as a Senior Operations Associate, NCDS Strategy & Operations, Apr. 2008 – Oct. 2011, I was promoted to Manager, Strategy & Operations (Oct. 2011 – Feb.2015) ►Earned Millennium Apple Award recognizing excellence in operational efforts.►Managed CMC Center operations, from outsourcing strategies to contract development, vendor relations/negotiations, site selection processes, and capital budgeting. ►Developed and refined models and tools for long-term/annual budgeting.►Facilitated negotiation and execution of MSAs and other agreements. Ensured effective cross-functional processes by interfacing across non-clinical development sciences division/other key functions (e.g., discovery, medical, and finance).

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

B.A, Economics And Legal Studies

Leading Global Businesses