Takeda · 1 day ago
Director, Design & Delivery, DQS & Global Regions DDT
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a leading global pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Director of Design & Delivery for Data & Quantitative Sciences (DQS) and Global Regions. The role involves leading the global technical product strategy, advancing R&D pipelines, and ensuring compliance across various technology platforms while fostering a high-performing product management team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and execute the strategic product roadmap supporting the Data and Quantitative Science and R&D Global Regions Strategy, including Platforms for statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R, Python), advanced analytics, real-world evidence, quantitative pharmacology, translational sciences
Ensure platforms are integrated, compliant, and user-centric across all business areas
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global product management team
Collaborate with senior leaders across DQS, Global Development, and IT delivery to align technology strategies with evolving business needs
Integrate emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, NLP, digital submissions, real-time safety monitoring) into the product portfolio to drive innovation in the quantitative sciences and pharmacovigilance functions
Ensure all products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, ICH, EMA, FDA, PMDA) and Takeda’s quality and risk management standards
Work closely with architecture, engineering, quality, and data teams to ensure scalable and interoperable solutions across R&D
Represent DQS & Global Regions product leadership in strategic governance forums, investment planning committees, and external industry working groups as needed
Ensures alignment of product solutions to Takeda’s short and long-term goals, both tactical and strategic
Leads and mentors POD Owners, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, and Quality Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Provides guidance and coaching to team members and teams, reviewing and assessing team performance and identifying areas for improvement
Responsible for stakeholder management, driving cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure smooth project/product delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations
Handles risk management, identifying potential project/product risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Oversees project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and in adherence to quality standards
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D technology or digital product leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to lead product teams through complex, validated environments using modern product management and agile delivery frameworks
Strategic thinker with outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven success managing global teams, product portfolios, and vendor ecosystems
7 years of experience in a leadership role within a technology or product development environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Technology, Business or a related field
Familiarity with technology platforms such as TAGG for SAS, Sycamore, Argus, Veeva Clinical, TrackWise, Medidata, and/or modern safety signal detection and automation tools
Passion for transforming development operations through ethical, patient-centered innovation
Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies within the R&D Pharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Sciences sectors
Knowledge of product areas and key trends associated with them
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with a proven track record in delivering complex technology projects
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Experience with prototyping tools and techniques
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to manage financial and people resources across multiple business functions, portfolios, and projects
Ability to understand and collaborate with customer and/or business partner needs through dialogue to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, before recommending solutions
Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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
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