Digital Strategy Implementation Lead

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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Digital Strategy Implementation Lead in our Cambridge office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
Overview:
The Digital Discovery & Development Transformation Lead is a critical member of our Research Strategic Operations team. This role will interface with top leadership across R&D and is critical in shaping our digital research aspiration, as well as developing tangible plans and driving implementation along with change management. This position requires a deep understanding of both the pharmaceutical industry including digital and AI-powered drug discovery, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to effectively drive the execution of a major transformation program.
Accountabilities:

• Lead Takeda's Digital Discovery & Development Transformation initiative, setting the strategic direction and ensuring alignment with Takeda's goals.
• Partner with Research, Digital, and Business Development teams to drive the design, planning, and implementation of digital and AI-powered drug discovery processes.
• Work closely with the Head of Computational Sciences as part of their leadership team to ensure alignment of objectives and research processes, shape the team's strategic direction, as well as support operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new ways of working and redesign the drug discovery value chain to integrate digital innovation (e.g., 'in silico-first' approach, lab automation).
• Drive agile decision-making and re-engineer processes to enhance Research productivity, leveraging real-time data and insights.
• Establish strategic partnerships with external stakeholders such as research institutions, universities, digital drug discovery companies, and CROs to foster collaboration, leverage external expertise, access funding opportunities, and enhance the organization's capabilities
• Identify required digital capabilities and potential gaps, develop, prototype, and scale capabilities across Takeda's discovery portfolio
• Manage the transition from traditional drug discovery methods to a sustainable digital model by driving change and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education & Competencies :

• Expected 10 years related experience in the pharmaceutical industry (or equivalent), with expertise in drug discovery, Takeda therapeutic areas
• Experience at a major consulting firm preferred
• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a scientific discipline preferred
• Proven ability to respectfully challenge and influence senior leaders
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale initiatives within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of end-to-end drug discovery and development processes and workflows, combined with expertise in digital innovation, AI, machine learning, and lab automation in drug discovery
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide strategic direction and drive results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive organizational change
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions
• Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically and creatively to drive innovation and business growth

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
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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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.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00
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.
Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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