Head of Data COE
応募 後で応募 求人ID R0153884 掲載日 06/09/2025 Location:Boston, MassachusettsBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to join the newly formed Commercial Analytics & Insights (CA&I) organization as Head of Data COE out of our Cambridge, MA office.
As Head of Data COE, you will play a key role in transforming data operations into strategic assets that drive commercial excellence across business units. Reporting to Head of I&A, USBU, you will support the development and execution of Takeda's data strategy and AI data initiatives to support business growth, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. This role focuses on upcoming supporting launches while building capabilities to enhance performance across Takeda's portfolio of growth brands. You will closely partner with DD&T, US business leadership, BU/franchise heads, and functional groups (ex. finance, sales, market access, patient services and medical) leadership teams to enable them to have timely action insights that facilitate the right decision-making
How you will contribute:
- Support the development and execution of data and AI strategy that aligns with Takeda's business objectives across multi-functional and multi-therapy area
- Collaborate in transforming fragmented data, analytics, and reporting into unified systems that serve as strategic assets
- Drive change management initiatives to create a data-driven culture across the organization
- Build partnerships with DD&T, commercial, medical, and R&D leadership to enable data-driven decision making
- Foster Human-AI Collaboration and Change Management
- Support Data-Driven Decision Making and Strategy implementation in large pharma
- Support the establishment and maintenance of robust data governance frameworks that ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all data domains
- Collaborate with Enterprise Governance & Quality organization to implement consistent standards and practices
- Support the development of data quality measurement systems and improvement processes across therapy areas
- Work with specialized data quality teams focused on functional areas across TAs (GI, Neuro, Plasma, Rare Diseases)
- Ensure regulatory compliance in all data management practices
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, or related field; MBA is preferred.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and technology leadership roles required.
- 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with a deep understanding of data and analytics operations required
- Proven track record leading teams in a matrix organization
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide data governance programs and AI capabilities
- Success record in supporting organizational transformation initiatives
- Strong expertise in data governance, data quality management, master data management, and data products
- Understanding of AI and machine learning applications in pharmaceutical commercial operations
- Experience in fostering Human-AI Collaboration and Change Management
- Support for Data-Driven Decision Making and Strategy in large pharma
- AI and Machine Learning Proficiency with GenAI exposure in Pharma
- Entrepreneurial agility in delivering innovation, operational efficiencies, and creative ways of solving data and insight gaps through data strategy execution
- Knowledge of healthcare data sources, patient analytics, and HCP targeting models
- Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and modern data architecture
- Understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations data requirements and workflows
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for data management in healthcare
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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