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Job Description
Associate Director, R&D Data Visualization and Analytics
Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as an Associate Director, R&D Data Visualization and Analytics in our Cambridge, MA office. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Design and create interactive visualizations that facilitate generation of insights and understanding of data correlations through the drug development process
• Shape, assess and improve data integration and services through automation in support of our R&D pipeline
• Implement operational analytics of data services, predictive models for process control, machine learning and & other problem-solving activities
• Oversees data governance and integration for Program Portfolio Management (PPM) Single Source of Truth inclusive of Asset master data governance
• Drive for operational insights by influencing, designing, and / or optimizing processes for operational effectiveness (i.e. pipeline scenario planning, resources optimization and other related process)
• Maintain awareness of the overall R&D portfolio, drug development activities and milestones in order to be strategic in planning, progress oversight, and delivering high quality reporting and insights

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain user-friendly data visualizations and dashboards using complex datasets from different sources. Implementing best practices to ensure dashboard design consistency for the best user experience
• Partner in the development of visualization and automation technologies to provide accurate and readily available information to Global Program Teams, Senior Leadership and R&D Stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal resources (Data Sciences Institute and R&D IT) to integrate and connect data, leading to actionable learnings and trends
• Provide advanced analytical support to the business in support of routine and ad-hoc requests.
• Build and/or apply appropriate tools and techniques with a "fit for purpose" mindset.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships to strengthen Data integrity, Data Stewardship and data-informed decisions
• Build interactive and complex data visualizations and analysis tools (e.g., dashboards).
• Research, design, and test machine-learning algorithms and programs.
• Refine assets based on feedback, ensuring their continuity of accuracy and functionality.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 5-10+ years relevant experience
• Masters degree/PhD in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 3-5+ years relevant experience
• Experienced with BI and/or Tableau development
• Respective programming knowledge in Python/R/C/JavaScript. Further programming experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in database languages (SQL), understanding of data models and databases, data wrangling and data architecture
• Demonstrated experience in building platforms, technologies and tools for data visualization
• Health care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong mastery of data analytics, modeling and telling a story with data
• Ability to build relationships across R&D

In Accordance with CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time