Felipe Pagno

About Felipe Pagno

Global trade and pharmaceutical logistics professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in international supply chain operations. Currently part of the U.S. Import/Export function at Takeda, supporting highly regulated, time-critical shipments across domestic and global markets within a GMP environment.My background spans industrial and pharmaceutical sectors, beginning in Brazil and expanding to the United States. I bring strong expertise in foreign trade operations, multimodal transportation (air and ocean), and regulatory compliance, with a consistent focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence.At Takeda, I manage complex import and export activities involving temperature-controlled and high-value products, partnering cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to protect patient supply and ensure full compliance with FDA, CBP, and USDA requirements. I am recognized for structured decision-making, ownership, and delivering results under pressure.Bilingual in English and Portuguese, with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, I combine global perspective with disciplined execution to drive resilient, compliant logistics operations.Key skills: International Trade (FTR)| Microsoft Office| ERP/MRP | Excellent project leadership skills | Incoterms |SAP | Trained in Six Sigma Methodologies

Experience

1. Senior Specialist, Global Clinical Supply Chain Import-export Operations

   Takeda

   Mar 2026 — Present · Кембридж, MA, US

   Lead global coordination of complex clinical import/export activities, ensuring critical R&D and clinical trial materials move compliantly across multiple jurisdictions without delays to development timelines.• Serve as a subject matter expert in global trade compliance for clinical supply chain operations, advising internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and compliant shipping strategies.• Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives across global logistics and trade compliance activities, strengthening operational efficiency and reducing potential compliance gaps.• Build and maintain strong partnerships with CMOs, customs brokers, and specialized cold chain logistics providers, optimizing transportation lanes and enabling reliable global distribution of clinical trial materials.

Education

• UCS - University of Caxias do Sul

  Bachelor's in International Business

  2008 — 2014

• Questrom School of Business, Boston University

  MBA - Health Sector Management, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration