Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Head, PharmSci Digital Solution Partners
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Job Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:The Head, PharmSci Digital Solution Partners will drive creative disruption through digital technologies and will be responsible for leading business partnering, innovation lab and delivery teams globally to support the Pharmaceutical Sciences organization at Takeda.This individual will work closely with the PharmSci R&D team to identify opportunities to help the organization to excel in the execution and implementation of new ways of working, deliver on the promise of being modality smart, advance forward-thinking capability-build and purpose-led sustainability, aggressively pursue our data and digital transformation and deliver on medical. This will include overseeing the innovation portfolio management, design and development of new services, products, and business models, and working with external partners to integrate innovative technology solutions into the Takeda R&D environment.The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology, data, and innovation management, with experience in leading technology development teams and working in a pharmaceutical R&D environment. They will have excellent communication, project and product management skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including scientists, Technology professionals, and external partners.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Establish an innovation technology portfolio aligned with the PharmSci Data & Digital strategy, including identifying and prioritizing PharmSci business imperatives that can be addressed through digital and analytics use cases supported by technology.Develop collaborative partnerships with leaders across Pharmaceutical Sciences that allow for building, and delivering on, strategic roadmaps that meet the unique technology needs of the organization.Develop understanding of the business objectives and technical support requirements, supporting development and delivery of required support and services.Partner with Global Digital Technology / R&D Technology Partners to ensure Pharm Sci specific needs are addressed and managed in a manner that promotes business stability and continuity.Manage functional budget, optimizing for value while driving adherence to standards.Build and manage a high-performing, fit-for-purpose Technology team that is focused on business partnering, innovation management, execution and delivering value.Increase Digital and Technology literacy through targeted capability building and drive adoption of DD&T offerings.Ensure adherence to architecture standards (set by Architecture Council) and data standards (set by Global Data Council).Drive Innovation, Future Thinking, Design Thinking, Lean Startup methods, incentivizing technology, data and digital proof of concepts (fail fast, learn faster).EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Minimum 12 years of experience across multiple R&D functions with technology accountability.Minimum 5+ years of experience as a manager leading a global team.Minimum 5+ years in business partnering experience.Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required.Previous experience leading an organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus.Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables.Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of a global dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions.This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Locations
Cambridge, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time
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OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:The Head, PharmSci Digital Solution Partners will drive creative disruption through digital technologies and will be responsible for leading business partnering, innovation lab and delivery teams globally to support the Pharmaceutical Sciences organization at Takeda.This individual will work closely with the PharmSci R&D team to identify opportunities to help the organization to excel in the execution and implementation of new ways of working, deliver on the promise of being modality smart, advance forward-thinking capability-build and purpose-led sustainability, aggressively pursue our data and digital transformation and deliver on medical. This will include overseeing the innovation portfolio management, design and development of new services, products, and business models, and working with external partners to integrate innovative technology solutions into the Takeda R&D environment.The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology, data, and innovation management, with experience in leading technology development teams and working in a pharmaceutical R&D environment. They will have excellent communication, project and product management skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including scientists, Technology professionals, and external partners.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Establish an innovation technology portfolio aligned with the PharmSci Data & Digital strategy, including identifying and prioritizing PharmSci business imperatives that can be addressed through digital and analytics use cases supported by technology.Develop collaborative partnerships with leaders across Pharmaceutical Sciences that allow for building, and delivering on, strategic roadmaps that meet the unique technology needs of the organization.Develop understanding of the business objectives and technical support requirements, supporting development and delivery of required support and services.Partner with Global Digital Technology / R&D Technology Partners to ensure Pharm Sci specific needs are addressed and managed in a manner that promotes business stability and continuity.Manage functional budget, optimizing for value while driving adherence to standards.Build and manage a high-performing, fit-for-purpose Technology team that is focused on business partnering, innovation management, execution and delivering value.Increase Digital and Technology literacy through targeted capability building and drive adoption of DD&T offerings.Ensure adherence to architecture standards (set by Architecture Council) and data standards (set by Global Data Council).Drive Innovation, Future Thinking, Design Thinking, Lean Startup methods, incentivizing technology, data and digital proof of concepts (fail fast, learn faster).EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Minimum 12 years of experience across multiple R&D functions with technology accountability.Minimum 5+ years of experience as a manager leading a global team.Minimum 5+ years in business partnering experience.Direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required.Previous experience leading an organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus.Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables.Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of a global dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions.This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Locations
Cambridge, MAWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time
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