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 (https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and Terms of Use (https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/) . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** **Role Purpose** The Business Operations Specialist supports the Oncology Business Unit by strengthening sales effectiveness, insights & analytics, digital execution, and operational excellence. The role acts as a key interface between Business Operations & DD&T and the Oncology division, enabling data-driven decision-making, efficient processes, and high-quality execution across commercial and medical operations. **Key Responsibilities** + Provide sales, performance, and operational analytics to support Oncology business decisions. + Support digital customer engagement execution in alignment with Oncology strategy. + Identify process inefficiencies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. + Lead or contribute to automation, AI, and process excellence projects. + Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and adherence to operational standards. + Support events, congresses, and vendor coordination for the Oncology BU. + Work proactively with Commercial, Medical, PVA, and DD&T teams to improve efficiency and customer experience. **Required Qualifications & Skills** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field. + Experience in business operations, analytics, sales operations, or commercial excellence (pharma preferred). + Strong analytical and data-driven mindset. + Experience with business analytics, reporting tools, and data management. + Exposure to automation tools, AI use cases, or process improvement methodologies is a plus. + Strong collaboration, organization, and stakeholder management skills. **What Success Looks Like** + Oncology teams are supported with clear, reliable insights. + Processes are simplified, standardized, and increasingly automated. + Digital and operational initiatives are executed efficiently and consistently. + Strong collaboration between Business Operations & DD&T and Oncology. **Locations** Lisbon, Portugal **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time