Takeda · 1 week ago
Lead, Global Advanced Analytics
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
8+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused company transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. The Lead, Global Advanced Analytics will support the transformation of advanced analytics for the global Oncology Business Unit, focusing on enabling data-driven decision-making and leading innovative analytics solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead execution of long-term OBU advanced analytics strategy that integrates broader strategic goals and organizational initiatives to aid data-driven decision making and growth
Understand key business questions in the context of the OBU vision/objectives, then develop hypothesis, design and execute key analytics to address the business questions
Conduct above-market analytics to enable launch excellence and improve in-market performance
Develop standardized analytics frameworks to guide regions and share best practices among insights and analytics community
Become the change agent by driving innovation with use of latest GenAI and ML approaches to solving complex analytical problems
Build relationships with business users of advanced analytics insights to support their requirements through effective communication, data governance and documentation
Execute innovative use of data assets and decision sciences methods to assist other OBU teams in answering challenging questions including using latest genAI and ML approaches
Qualification
Required
BA or BS degree required
Minimum 8 + years' related experience in commercial and advanced analytics required
3+ years' experience in the bio/pharmaceutical or related field with direct responsibilities in advanced analytics, data strategy and governance required
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action; excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues & mitigate risks
Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders. An ability to influence greater outcomes
Knowledge of advanced analytics approached and methodologies and best practices of leveraging data to drive informative decisions
Proficiency in using advanced analytics to drive business value including ROI/value assessment, digital KPI tracking, campaign measurement, etc
Experience leveraging complex data to drive business decisions, hands on experience in data science methodologies (predictive analytics, machine learning, patient level data triggers) using R, Python, SAS in databricks and deep knowledge of Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau for visualization
Fluency with pharma data sources such as Veeva and IQVIA including RWD sources such as TriNetX, Flatiron, Optum, Komodo etc
Deep knowledge and ability to dive into statistical tools including coding to design and execute complex advanced analytics and solve key business problems
Able to set priorities, develop and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
Ability to build strong positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage vendor relationships and maintain an accurate budget
Possesses a data-driven mindset, and makes decisions based on sound analytics and robust / continuous study of data
Driven to quickly arrive at answers to deliver on results
Excellent communication of ideas including written and in-person presentation skills in a persuasive and appropriate manner
Ability to frequently communicate changes and intentions with high level of transparency to all stakeholders
Ability to quickly learn Oncology therapeutic area and products
Travel Requirement- 10%, more as needed for specific business purposes. Some international travel will be required
Preferred
Master's degree in computer sciences, Statistics, Business, or related field preferred
Benefits
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
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
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