Data Products Lead - Commercial

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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.
Commercial Data Products: Sr. Manager (Data and Analytics)
As the Commercial Data Product - Sr Manager at Takeda, you will be responsible for managing the strategy, development, and optimization of commercial data products, including RWD (Real World Data) data products that drive business insights, sales effectiveness, and market strategies. You will own the product lifecycle for data solutions that support Takeda's commercial data product operations, including sales, marketing, and customer engagement. Working closely with cross-functional teams such as Commercial Operations, Sales, Marketing, Insight and Analytics (I&A), Data Science, and IT, you will ensure that commercial data products provide actionable insights to maximize business value and improve decision-making. Our Enterprise Data Backbone (EDB) is built on a trusted data marketplace experience and will be key to accelerating data availability to our business partners. This role will report to the Head of Data Products.
Key Responsibilities:

• Product Vision & Strategy: Define and execute the vision and strategy for Takeda's commercial data products, ensuring alignment with business objectives in sales, marketing, and customer engagement. Lead Commercial data products internalization and building Community of Practice (CoP).
• Data Integration & Management: Oversee the integration of commercial data from multiple sources, including CRM systems, sales performance data, marketing analytics, and external data providers & RWD, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across the organization.
• Roadmap Development: Develop and manage a comprehensive product roadmap that prioritizes features based on business impact, user needs, and technical feasibility. Ensure the roadmap supports commercial goals and drives data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders from Commercial Operations, Sales, Marketing, Data Science, and IT to gather requirements and define data needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all commercial data products adhere to internal governance frameworks and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Implement best practices for data privacy and security, especially regarding customer data.
• End-to-End Data Flow: Map out the end-to-end data flow across commercial applications and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with internal systems (e.g., CRM, marketing platforms) and external partners (IQVIA/KOMODO), enabling a unified view of sales and marketing performance.
• Analytics & Insights: Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to develop reporting tools and dashboards that provide actionable insights into sales trends, marketing effectiveness, customer behavior, and market performance.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party data providers and technology vendors to ensure timely delivery, data quality, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance commercial data processes, including data collection, validation, and analysis. Implement solutions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of sales and marketing data reporting.
• Data Quality & Security: Ensure the highest standards of data quality and security, implementing data validation processes and monitoring systems to safeguard sensitive commercial and customer information.
• Market Insights & Competitor Analysis: Leverage commercial data to provide market insights, competitor analysis, and business intelligence, supporting strategic decision-making and helping Takeda stay ahead in the competitive landscape.
• User Experience: Enhance the user experience for sales and marketing teams by providing easy access to real-time data and insights through intuitive dashboards and self-service analytics tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary advocate for commercial data products, ensuring alignment between stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and IT, and facilitating ongoing feedback to improve the products.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in product ownership, data management, or commercial operations within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotechnology industry.
  • Proven experience with commercial data products development utilizing data from commercial platform (e.g., CRM - Salesforce, sales performance, marketing analytics) and external data vendors (IQVIA/Komodo/ Symphony) and managing large-scale data integration projects.
  • Strong understanding of sales and marketing processes and their data needs.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Expertise in data management, data integration, and governance in a commercial context.
  • Strong knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAS).
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and database systems.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across business functions and technical teams.
• Preferred Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and marketing automation tools.
  • Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI applications in sales and marketing.
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and commercial operations, including market access, pricing, and sales force effectiveness.

WHAT TAKEDA ICC INDIA CAN OFFER YOU:

• Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
• At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
• Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

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
• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves
• 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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Locations
IND - Bengaluru
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time