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Data Engineering 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 R0168312 Date posted 11/24/2025 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 needs of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital, and technology fields. 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 the 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.

The Opportunity

As a Data Engineer, you will support data operations and ETL workflows, ensuring robust data pipelines and reliable analytics environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain data quality, troubleshoot issues, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Operational Leadership

•Own end-to-end health of Databricks, Informatica, and Airflow environments used for commercial data operations.
•Monitor daily pipeline performance anddrive MTTA / MTTR improvementsthrough automation and proactive analysis.
•Oversee incident response, RCA documentation, and recurring issue elimination.
•Maintain and evolve operational dashboards and SLA tracking metrics.
•Review and approve all production change requests and deployments.
•Maintain pipelines that meet business needs, adhere to Takeda standards, and incorporate best practices exploiting the benefits of cloud-nativity
•Lead technical solution reviews with stakeholders
•Directly support or coordinate with the help of DD&T SMEs complex data challenges to find fit-for-purpose solutions
•Take full accountabilityofdata products and help plan, mature, and support for ongoing operation of KPI’s for quality and availability
•Work with DevOps teams tooperationalizedata products and helpintroubleshooting when needed

People & Process Management

•Lead and mentor a team of 4–8DataOpsEngineers (Databricks + ETL + Airflow).
•Establish24x7 monitoring coverage, on-call rotation, and escalation protocols.
•Drive standardization viarunbooks,RCA templates, andknowledge bases.
•Define KPIs such as SLA adherence, job success rate, MTTA, MTTR, and recurring issue trend reduction.
•Advise, consult, mentor and coach other data and analytic professionals

Cross-Functional Collaboration

•Partner with data architects, analysts, and business owners to ensure operational readiness of new data pipelines.
•Collaborate withCloudOps, Security, and Platform Engineering on system reliability and cost optimization.
•Serve as the primary contact for incident communications to business stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

•Identify repetitive manual tasks and partner with engineers to automate them (e.g., job restarts, data validations, alerts).
•Promote best practices for observability, cost governance, and data quality monitoring.
•Analyze production metrics and recommendprocessesor tool improvements.
•Help adopt changes in solutioning and ways of working
•Stay current with relevant data providers and technology trends

Key Skills & Competencies

Databricks Operations

Working knowledge of clusters, jobs, workflows, and Delta Lake; able to guide troubleshooting and optimizations.

ETL Platform Management

Experienced in managing Informatica (BDM/IICS) operations at scale.

Workflow Orchestration

Familiarity with Airflow DAGs, dependencies, and failure handling.

Operational Metrics

Strong understanding of MTTA, MTTR, SLA adherence, and trend reporting.

Incident & Problem Management

Leads RCA reviews; ensures lessons learned are acted upon.

Leadership

Coachesengineers on structured problem-solving and incident ownership.

Communication

Effective communicator with both technical and business stakeholders; translates incidents into business terms.

Domain Knowledge (Nice to Have)

Understanding of Pharma commercial data flows (Sales, CRM, MDM, IQVIA feeds).

Experience Profile

•8–12 years of total experience in Data Operations / Data Engineering.
•Minimum 2–3 years managing production data environments (Databricks, ETL, or CloudData Ops).
•Proven track record ofreducing MTTR, increasing job success rates, and improving operational maturity.
•Prior experience in Pharma or Life Sciences 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:

  • Shift Timing: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM IST
  • Company-Provided Transport: Available at scheduled times for 2nd shift employees for a smooth commute to office and back home
  • Security Escort for Drop-Off: Female employees receive a security escort to their designated drop-off point after the shift for safety
  • Shift Allowance: Additional shift allowance will be provided for hours worked outside regular working hours
  • Food/Meal: Meal will be provided for the 2nd shift employees
  • 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
  • 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 calendar days)

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Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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  • 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 2025.

  • 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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