Boston, Massachusetts, United States, April 2026 — Lauren Duprey has stepped fully into a new role as Chief Transformation Officer at Takeda. At its core, this role is about helping the company fuel growth and execute with speed so it can deliver for patients. It also includes connecting transformation efforts across the company, including AI, where there is significant opportunity alongside challenges that must be navigated thoughtfully. Her appointment reflects Takeda’s continued focus on transformation, innovation, and patient-centered execution.
Before taking on this role, Lauren Duprey served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Takeda. Prior to that, she held the roles of Head of HR, US Business Unit, Global Product & Launch Strategy (GPLS) and US People Advisory Group and Head of HR, US Business Unit at the company. These assignments reflect a strong progression within Takeda, with growing responsibility across people strategy, leadership, and enterprise transformation.
Earlier, she was associated with Biogen, where she held multiple HR leadership roles including Vice President, Human Resources – Worldwide Medical and US Organization, Head of People Services, HR Business Leader, R&D, and HR Business Leader, Corporate Functions. Before that, she worked with Deloitte as Senior Consultant and built an important early leadership foundation through multiple roles at GE under the Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP). She also began her professional journey with Clarion Healthcare as Associate.
With experience spanning Takeda, Biogen, Deloitte, GE, and Clarion Healthcare, Lauren Duprey brings a strong and well-rounded profile across transformation, people leadership, organizational strategy, and healthcare-focused business partnership. Her appointment as Chief Transformation Officer is expected to support Takeda’s continued focus on growth, speed, and long-term patient impact.
About Takeda
Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company guided by a purpose to transform lives. With a history spanning more than two centuries, the company remains focused on doing what is right for patients and society. Its values, patient-centered approach, and commitment to innovation continue to drive efforts to set new standards and open up greater opportunities in healthcare.
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