R&D Head Digital, Data, & Technology (DD&T)

Job Description About Takeda Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than 240 years. Takeda is committed to being an inclusive organization where every individual can grow their skills and contribute meaningfully to our collective purpose. We have been recognized as a global Top Employer seven years in a row and included in the top 100 in Equileap’s 2024 Gender Equality Report & Ranking. Takeda Research & Development (R&D) We aim to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming medicines for patients across both rare and more prevalent disease areas and within our core R&D therapeutic areas of Oncology, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal and Inflammation. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. Across our dynamic late-stage pipeline, we are advancing numerous potential therapies that could treat millions of patients globally. In addition, we have multiple programs with first-in-class and/or best-in-class potential in early to mid-stage development. We have one of the most exciting late-stage development portfolios in our history with significant potential to improve patient lives across our core therapeutic areas. Head, R&D Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T) Overview The Head, R&D Data, Digital and Technology is a new position at Takeda, established to enhance research and drug development. This individual will lead the digital strategy across R&D, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, and AI to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative therapies to patients. The Head DD&T will collaborate closely with R&D leadership, the Global Data, Digital and Technology team and external partners to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions into the entire R&D lifecycle, from early-stage drug discovery to clinical development, evidence generation and post-market surveillance. This role will focus on continuing to build our foundational technology and data ecosystem to enable; end to end data integration, improving probability of technical success and speed/efficiency. Focus will be on: Modernizing and integrating our legacy technology infrastructure. Establishing a vision and plan for foreseeable future needs. Optimizing and delivering our high value pipeline, particularly our robust late-stage portfolio. Building a novel technology and data infrastructure to power our research and pharmaceutical laboratories. Embedding generative AI in development and regulatory sciences. Integrating advanced analytics in our portfolio and financial planning. Leading a mid- to long-term strategy that will enable R&D to fully recognize the potential of AI, data, and automation. Ensuring that DD&T capabilities and talent across Takeda are appropriate to meet our ambitions. Enabling the adoption of shared enterprise product, services and platforms in driving R&D priorities. ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategy : Lead at the intersection of technology with R&D, developing and implementing breakthrough strategies. Management : Lead the evolution of the technology, data and digital teams within R&D. Internal & External Partnerships : Forge strategic partnerships with internal and external innovators. Project Execution : Build and maintain robust delivery and support systems. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific field; graduate degree preferred. Extensive biopharma industry experience in roles of progressive responsibility. Extensive experience in digital strategy, data management, or technology leadership roles. Proven track record of success in leading/managing large-scale technology projects. Technical proficiency and experience with modern technologies such as cloud computing, big data, AI. Experience working with global regulatory bodies. Knowledge and Skills Strategic Vision & Leadership Innovation Collaboration and Communication Decision-making and Autonomy Technical/Functional Expertise Ability to travel domestically and internationally. This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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