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Job Description

About the role:

As the Head of Data, Digital and Technology, you will be responsible for setting and driving the data, digital, and technology strategy for the business unit. This role ensures alignment between business needs and technological capabilities, fostering innovation and operational excellence to support Takeda's mission. You will report into the Site Head.

How you will contribute:

• Oversee site technology operations, ensuring systems and processes run reliably and efficiently
• Identify improvement opportunities across digital products and processes; implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee delivery of the DD&T strategy with a strong focus on business value, leveraging organizational resources
• Manage the DD&T budget with a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective to maximize business value
• Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team; align roles and staff to PODs/projects based on site requirements and support career development· Increase digital and analytics literacy across the business unit through targeted capability building
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and data standards; promote transparency and cross-unit collaboration
• Identify technology trends and external opportunities; curate and prioritize high-potential use cases
• Drive innovation by incentivizing proofs of concept and funding high-potential data and digital use cases
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers; ensure vendors meet contractual obligations
• Identify, assess, and manage technology-related risks for the site; develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Escalate site requests to above-site teams and committees as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Several years of experience in technology management and project management, including leadership of multi-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and business processes related to digital products

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.

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.

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

The 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-term incentives. 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

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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