Job Description
About the Role
Takeda's Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) team is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Health Specialist support key initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful patient-facing projects and explore the emergence of AI and its effective use within the pharmaceutical industry.
You will gain hands-on experience in software-based project management and building innovative health solutions for patients and healthcare professionals alike, from ideation to implementation and scaling. You will act as a product manager and subject matter expert, bridging clinical, regulatory, and technical domains to develop impactful digital health solutions.
The role requires autonomy, hands-on mindset and capabilities, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a flagship project and act as the lead product manager, by leading the:
- Project management office, as a continuation of its current structure and work dynamic
- Oversight of all different workstreams, with the help of the Digital Health Lead
- Product development efforts, in coordination with key Takeda members (LOC, Global) and external vendors, with a special focus on user experience and compliance requirements.
In this capacity, the Digital Health Specialist will be intimately familiar with current LLM trends and publications and will liaise with Global Regulatory, Data Privacy, Compliance, IT team members, under the guidance of the Digital Health Lead, to define the appropriate technical and non-technical elements that will lead to a successful product build and deployment.
- Provide general support by:
- Providing expertise on digital health standards (e.g., FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC), clinical terminologies, and interoperability requirements.
- Monitoring trends in digital health, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform product decisions and innovation roadmap.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Education: Degree in health informatics, biomedical engineering, computer science, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field. Formal training in product management is a plus.
Experience
- At least 2 years of direct experience with digital health solutions.
- Experience with conversational AI is desired.
- Proven strong interest in healthcare
Skills
- Business proficiency in English; other European languages are an asset
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and summarize significant amounts of diverse information
- Can easily shift between keeping a holistic overview of systems and work processes and detailed troubleshooting
- Project Management skills and/or experience or training
- Works autonomously, self-starter; learns quickly
- Works effectively in team setting and matrix environment
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in driving digital transformation in healthcare.
- Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and global initiatives, with high visibility and impact.
- Mentorship and learning opportunities within a leading global pharmaceutical company.
- Flexible working model with commitment to career development and learning.
Join us to grow your career in one of Takeda's key focus areas and make an impact on patients' lives globally!
If you are enthusiastic about digital innovation and technology, and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply!
Locations
Madrid, Spain
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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