Kristen Ferrara
Head of Strategy & Operations, CTO Organization @Takeda
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Strategy & Operations, CTO Organization @Takeda
Cambridge, MA, US
Operationalizing Takeda’s Agentic AI strategy, including convening the Agentic AI Foundations Working Group, activating an enterprise SteerCo, advancing governance and technical guardrails, and driving coordinated change enablement across DD & T.• Leading enterprise strategy and operations for the CTO organization, translating digital and AI vision into executable operating models across Data, Digital & Technology. Scaling operating mechanisms that improve decision quality, execution speed, and enterprise capability• Orchestrating cross‑functional alignment at scale, influencing without authority across platform teams, business units, Corporate Functions, Legal, Finance, AI Governance, and external partners to accelerate outcomes.• Driving a digital health product from ideation through MVP design using the Takeda Digital Product Profile, shaping global product launch strategy for a rare disease, and partnering with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard University Neurology on algorithm design and development.• Strengthening operating rigor across organizations managing $350M+ and $43M OY budgets, with focus on financial discipline, KPI governance, and execution cadence.• Delivering visible enterprise outcomes, including the Cambridge XD Lab launch (400+ participants) and a global Catalytic Innovation Grant program (10 awards from 73 submissions across 30 countries).• Developing and mentoring future leaders
EDUCATION
Boston University
Master of Science, Program Management
Billerica Memorial High School
High School, Biology, General
Boston University
Masters of Science in Adminstration, Project Management
University of Vermont
Biology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology
Boston University Metropolitan College
Master of Science (MS), Project Management
ABOUT KRISTEN FERRARA
With over 25 years in global technology leadership my breadth of experience includes driving outcomes across strategy, operations, and technology. As the Head of Strategy & Operations for the CTO Organization at Takeda, a leading digital biopharmaceutical company, my role is centered on AI and Agentic Enablement and Process Optimization for Takeda\'s data, digital, and technology vision. My focus lies in improving efficiency, quality, and productivity while fostering a high-performing, digitally enabled global workforce. Leveraging expertise in Agile Application Development, Planning, and Lean Management, I contribute to optimizing operations and ensuring financial rigor, delivering enterprise platform & product technologies and services with speed and quality. Known for my ability to create and mobilize effective teams, I thrive in collaborative environments and excel at managing by influence. My strong communication skills and adaptability allow me to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels, while my problem-solving capabilities and commitment to operational efficiency drive impactful results. Dedicated to empowering teams and championing transformative change, I bring a unique blend of strategic design, operational excellence, R&D Technology expertise, digital transformation leadership, and a passion for delivering value through technology initiatives.
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