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CRM Platform Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0128031 Date posted 08/28/2024 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement. 

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

As the Global Platform Manager for CRM Technology working in the CRM  Platforms team, you will own and manage the design, development, enablement, and support of Takeda’s CRM Technology. In this role, you will drive Takeda’s Data and Digital mission through the development and adoption of CRM capabilities that align to business needs, best practices as well as enterprise architecture principles.

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement of CRM capabilities in the form of standing up new CRM platform, tools, or system integrations according to business demand, prioritized use cases as well as enhancing the existing technology stack.
  • Enable stakeholders (both within and outside of Takeda) to consume Takeda’s Global CRM capabilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operation of CRM, including platforms and services, to ensure all components work reliably and securely.
  • Socialize changes to existing and new capabilities, tools, components, and consumption models to stakeholders (both within and outside of Takeda) to drive CRM adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Prioritize a global backlog to CRM product enhancements and operational needs and manage a DevOps Platform POD within our delivery center to deliver on the prioritized backlog.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Partner with global and regional stakeholders to understand business strategy and design solutions aligned to business needs.
  • Develop and own the CRM platforms capability roadmap driven by business demand and strategic imperatives.
  • Own and deliver roadmap initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders through agile delivery teams.
  • Drive alignment of proposed solutions according to enterprise standards as well as alignment with Takeda architectural, security, privacy, and quality standards.
  • Lead business case development process by designing and documenting proposed solutions in alignment with business demand.
  • Provide technical and functional support for CRM capabilities.
  • Partner with DD&T and business stakeholders to enable the consumption of CRM capabilities.
  • Develop scalable services and platform operational/ governance processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations in partnership with IT, business, and other key stakeholders.
  • Act as the SME (architectural consulting, provide insight to industry trends) for all CRM projects and capabilities (like Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Salesforce sales and service cloud etc.) in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Establish and institutionalize regular end-to-end KPI reviews for solution adoption, and continuous solution improvement process.

OTHER DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art CRM Technology (Veeva CRM, Veeva VAULT and Salesforce CRM)
  • Business Acumen in the CRM with Life Science focus.
  • Able to engage with all levels of the organization and be proficient at building out clearly defined business requirements during discussions with stakeholders.
  • Able to clearly communicate and foster alignment across all levels of the organization.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships with team members in the other enterprise functions like System Integrators, Enablement Leads, Enterprise Architects.
  • Strong ability to build external partnerships with industry partners and suppliers.
  • Able to generate breakthrough solutions and enable others to do so.
  • Day-to-day decisions regarding design, development, and implementation of Digital and Customer Experience solutions across Takeda globally.
  • Able to present issues and recommend solutions in a succinct manner to Global, Senior and Executive Management on a frequent basis.
  • Recommend and monitor spend for project budgets.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or Digital Marketing related fields or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of relevant of experience implementing CRM  solutions at an enterprise level in a regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of CRM processes, flows covering across different persona – Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Ethics and Complaince
  • Strong “soft skills” and English communication skills.
  • Experience with Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Salesforce CRM
  • Experience of working with global teams and experience of working in international, multi-country, multi-cultural environment.
  • Experience working in a life sciences environment strongly preferred
  • Experience working in an agile environment strongly preferred.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

  • Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

  • Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • 3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves

  • Broad Variety of learning platforms 

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

  • Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

  • Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

  • As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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