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Job DescriptionTakeda is looking for a Senior Manager, GDO Analytics & Insights
Objective / Purpose:
- Partners with Data, Digital & Technology partners to drive roadmap prioritization and delivery for successful operationalization of trial delivery systems (process, listings systems).
- Serves as Business System Owner (BSO) for systems used in trial delivery (process listing systems) and system lead for systems used in trial delivery.
- Accountable for functional/business ownership of trial support systems assigned to as BSO.
Accountabilities:
- Develops and maintains functional (GDO) and cross-functional (R&D, Enterprise) stakeholder relationships for an understanding of key challenges and business priorities for assigned systems
- Interprets functional priorities and partners with R&D DD&T and Trial Delivery leadership in the development and execution of system roadmap.
- Collaborates with R&D DD&T (digital, data, technology) colleagues and product teams for operational decisions and technical discussions associated with successful roadmap delivery.
- Serves as BSO (Business System Owner) for trial delivery systems to support Software Development Lifecycle.
- Contributes to inspection readiness of trial deliver systems and representation of system expertise for inspection-facing activities, including anticipation of internal/external needs.
- Supports the Sr. Director, Trial Delivery Systems Strategy in cross-functional efforts to build out processes and infrastructure necessary to support Takeda ways of working.
- Stays informed on vendor and innovation landscape for trial delivery systems.
- Contributes to annual budget planning, forecasting and budget management for trial delivery systems; oversight of system investment budget for build and run/support activities.
- Supports value realization for system investments across trial delivery systems.
- Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and internal consultant to management for assigned system and provides consultative expertise to GDO.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- BS/BA required with 9+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences, drug development, trial delivery technology implementation, product management, or strategic roadmap definition.
- Experience with Veeva EDC or Veeva Clinical eTMF/CTMS highly preferred
- Experience with process or process owner network systems highly preferred
- Experience with software implementation within biopharma organizations highly preferred
- Experience with GCP inspection settings, with an understanding of system compliance requirements, including GxP validation and 21 CFR part 11 requirements, requirements around blinded data, experience supporting system regulatory inspections.
- Experience with budget management, financial planning and forecasting
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels across functions and build effective relationships
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 9+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, drug development, trial delivery technology implementation, product management, or strategic roadmap definition
- Experience with Veeva EDC or Veeva Clinical eTMF/CTMS
- Experience with process or process owner network systems
- Experience with software implementation within biopharmaceutical organizations
- Experience with GCP inspection settings and system compliance requirements
- Understanding of GxP validation and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
- Experience supporting systems with blinded data and regulatory inspections
- Experience with budget management, financial planning, and forecasting
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and build effective relationships
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
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.
Takeda Insights
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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