João C. Campos

About João C. Campos

Operational Excellence Champion and biotechnology professional with a strong track record of translating strategy into measurable value through system design, capability building, and disciplined execution. Recognized for driving end‑to‑end operational excellence by integrating problem‑solving, knowledge management, and governance into the way organizations work.Thrives in environments where people development and business results are inseparable—developing problem‑solving capability, coaching leaders and frontline teams, and enabling ownership through practical, hands‑on learning. Brings a Daring Leadership mindset focused on psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with the ultimate goal of creating resilient organizations that consistently deliver value to patients, the business, and the people who do the work.

Experience

1. Sr Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Specialist (Operational Excellence Champion)

   Takeda

   Nov 2021 — Present · Lexington, MA, US

   Leading and executing high-impact AGILE/Operational Excellence (OE) enterprise-level initiatives aligned with the Massachusetts Biologics Operations (MA Bio Ops) strategic roadmap. Championing Lean, Six Sigma, and Organizational Change Management (OCM) practices to drive sustainable improvements in drug product manufacturing and business processes, including cross-functional initiatives to enhance data integrity, operational efficiency, and knowledge management across biologics manufacturing units.• Spearheading the Knowledge Management Program at MA Bio Ops and served as Knowledge Management Lead for the 2024 PharmSci Preceptorship, establishing frameworks for knowledge capture, documentation, reuse, and governance.• Leding OE projects integrating digital tools (e.g, SIMCA, Predictive Insight Center digital Tier boards, Confluence and Jira) and data standards to improve project management efficiency and knowledge management integration for improving manufacturing floor data visibility and decision-making.• Developed and tracked KPIs, data quality metrics, and cost savings in collaboration with Finance and site leadership.• Delivered training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and e3+ change management principles to promote adoption of governance and continuous improvement practices thorough cross-functional teams.• Partnering with site leadership team, system owners, and SMEs to align operational efficiency deliverables to overall site strategic imperatives.

Education

• Harvard University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biochemstry

  2004 — 2009