
Senior Data Scientist
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAs a trusted global leader and industry partner who is reimagining plasma and exploring its untapped potential, Takeda’s Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Business Unit is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients worldwide who rely on these lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies.
With an 80-year legacy of developing treatments for rare and complex chronic diseases, we thrive on innovation, offering a broad, differentiated portfolio of more than 20 plasma medicines with integrated care solutions to patients in more than 80 countries.
Powered by ~ 17,000 Takeda employees, our ~230 high-quality BioLife donation centers, a dedicated R&D team, and eight world-class plasma manufacturing facilities, we are unleashing data, digital and technology to transform our end-to-end operations and set new industry standards.
This enables us to innovatively and sustainably meet the growing and changing needs of patients, our people, and our planet, today and in the future.
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Job Description
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team
About the role:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Senior Data Scientist who excels at translating complex problem statements into data-driven insights and solutions that enable informed decision-making. As part of the PDT DD&T (Data, Digital & Transformation) team, you will leverage advanced analytics to deliver data-driven solutions and strategic insights that drive impactful business outcomes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across Pricing, Marketing, and Forecasting you will analyze datasets, build predictive models, and help shape data strategies to enhance organizational performance. Working closely with the Data Science Lead and fellow data scientists, you will contribute to the broader Data and Analytics chapter of the ICC by providing data-backed recommendations that support key strategic initiatives.
You will report directly to the Data Science Lead, who will provide strategic direction.
How you will contribute:
- Support the Lead Data Scientist and team members in solving problems, analyzing data and finding solutions.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced statistical methods, data science/ML, and other quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business owners) to integrate data-driven insights into business strategies and operations.
- Oversee and drive the lifecycle of statistical and AI/ML decision support solutions and products, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
- Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
Must have requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or other quantitative fields (master's degree preferred).
- 5+ years of relevant experience after Bachelor's degree.
- 3+ years of relevant experience after a Master's or a PhD.
- Solid understanding of applied statistical modelling, applied math modeling, and ML techniques (e.g. Clustering, Classification, Regression, Dimensionality Reduction, Ensemble Methods, Natural Language Processing)
- Proficient in programming languages like Python, PySpark, SQL or R for data curation, transformation, analysis, modeling, and visualization tasks.
- Knowledge of AutoML platforms and emerging technologies like generative AI.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps platforms (e.g., MLflow) for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills and technical writing skills for both technical and business audiences.
BENEFITS:
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
- Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
- Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
- Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
- Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Broad Variety of learning platforms
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
- Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
- Employee Referral Program
- Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)
ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:
- Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
- As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
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What makes a successful team member within PDT at Takeda?
- Bold thinker
- Systematic
- Innovative
- Collaborator
- Agile
- Tenacious
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