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Brendan Downey is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management and strategic operations within the pharmaceutical and financial sectors. Currently serving as Director at Takeda Pharmaceuticals' Center for External Innovation since November 2016, Brendan drives project initiatives and post-transaction collaborations aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Previously, Brendan held multiple leadership roles at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, overseeing alliance operations and strategic planning. With a solid foundation in finance and analysis gained through positions at companies including Tyco, Grace Performance Chemicals, and EY, Brendan has consistently demonstrated expertise in financial planning, operational efficiency, and collaboration management. Brendan holds an MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Fairfield University.