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Job DescriptionAbout the role:
This role sits within the Digital Experience & Engagement team, part of Corporate Functions and Digital People Experience, within Data, Digital & Technology (DDT) at Takeda. It leads product management for a portfolio of large-scale, employee-facing digital experience and communications products. Acting as the bridge between business priorities and technical delivery, the role partners with senior business and technology stakeholders, delivery teams, and design and insight specialists to understand desired outcomes, translate them into clear product direction and requirements, and shape a unified product vision.
It combines strategic roadmap ownership with a strong focus on employee experience, practical delivery, and continuous improvement.
Primarily focused on the customer, the strategic product roadmap, and defining outcomes and KPIs that demonstrate business and transformation impact by making work easier, improving clarity, streamlining processes, breaking down silos, and identifying thoughtful opportunities for AI-enabled and agentic experiences.
How you will contribute:
- Communicate how the product is meeting the business priorities and goals of the organization (business, technology, and people experience)
- Work with partners in technology, data, and ecosystem teams to accomplish product goals and ensure autonomous, usable pieces of work come together as a whole
- Identify high-priority / critical issues and define outcomes and success metrics that address customer needs and measurable business or transformation goals
- Own the product strategy, intake, prioritization, and roadmap - from idea through definition, launch, adoption, measurement, and continuous improvement
- Accountable for holistic product vision and value realization across products, ensuring delivery teams' work comes together to achieve set objectives
- Set product strategy and plans consistent with corporate priorities and define vision and direction for the product portfolio
- Define vision that reflects customer and business needs, balancing long-term solution direction with near-term priorities
- Partner with Product Owners and delivery teams to confirm products comply with architecture and platform standards
- Interface with customers and senior business and technology stakeholders to understand desired outcomes and translate them into clear product requirements and scope
- Plan and facilitate workshops or discovery sessions that turn business challenges, employee needs, and stakeholder input into actionable product direction
- Champion product culture and customer-led thinking across the portfolio, in partnership with dedicated Experience Design and Insight/Research capabilities
- Define outcomes, KPIs, and success measures for features, with acceptance criteria and delivery owned by the Product Owner
- Use insights and outcome measures to inform the next iteration of the product, including opportunities to centralize information, streamline work, and thoughtfully apply AI-enabled or agentic experiences
- Participate in portfolio planning, reviews, and inspect-and-adapt sessions relevant to the product portfolio
- Build trusted relationships with business owners and senior stakeholders, confidently aligning priorities, facilitating trade-offs, and constructively challenging assumptions when needed
Skills and qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in product management, or equivalent demonstrated experience delivering enterprise digital products and partnering with delivery teams at scale
- Manages customer relationships effectively, communicating with senior business and technology stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic goals
- Develops and implements strategies that propel the product forward, aligning with broader business objectives
- Oversees the product lifecycle from idea through launch and adoption, with a demonstrated record of owning work through completion and delivering verifiable outcomes
- Influences teams and stakeholders through clear communication and cross-functional partnership, without direct authority over delivery teams
- Understands and integrates business goals and strategies into product decisions
- Applies design thinking and CX/UI/UX methodologies to enhance employee experience, usability, and appeal, in partnership with dedicated design and research resources
- Applies Agile and SDLC concepts to collaborate effectively with delivery partners
- Applies sufficient knowledge of enterprise platforms, services, and standards to understand technical options, guide trade-offs, and ensure appropriate use of infrastructure technologies
- Experience with large-scale, employee-facing digital products that serve broad and varied user groups
- Brings curiosity, strategic thinking, and a practical point of view on AI-enabled or agentic experiences; direct delivery experience in this area is preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports
As an experienced professional, you specialize in solving various complex problems, sometimes referring to established precedents and policies. Your work involves analyzing diverse data and selecting appropriate methods for solutions, while networking with senior professionals in your field. You possess a complete understanding of principles, concepts, and industry practices, exerting some influence on organizational objectives. You often work independently under general direction, occasionally leading small project teams, and may represent the organization in contractual or project matters, interacting with senior internal and external personnel. You might also participate in training junior staff.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Cambridge, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$116,000.00 - $182,270.00The 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.
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LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob Exempt
YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in product management or equivalent experience delivering enterprise digital products at scale
- Experience managing customer relationships and communicating with senior business and technology stakeholders
- Experience developing and implementing product strategies aligned with business objectives
- Experience overseeing the product lifecycle from ideation through launch, adoption, and measurable outcomes
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority
- Knowledge of design thinking and CX/UI/UX methodologies
- Knowledge of Agile and SDLC concepts
- Knowledge of enterprise platforms, services, standards, and infrastructure technologies
- Experience with large-scale, employee-facing digital products serving broad and varied user groups
- Curiosity and strategic perspective on AI-enabled or agentic experiences
- Direct delivery experience with AI-enabled or agentic experiences
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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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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