Head of Data & Insights Engine USBU & OBU Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T)

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Job Description

Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) for the U.S. Business Unit (USBU) and Oncology Business Unit (OBU) is in the process of integrating into a single, aligned organization, with the intent to operate as a unified strategic partner to business leadership. During this period, DD&T leaders are expected to shape and enable business strategy through close partnership—translating enterprise platforms and emerging shared capabilities into prioritized roadmaps, investment decisions, and measurable outcomes.

• To compete and win in increasingly complex markets, US Business Unit and Oncology Business Unity (USBU & OBU) require a modern, unified data and insights foundation that enables predictive, precise, and timely decision making for the USBU and OBU Business Unites
• The organization depends on industrialized, scaled insight data technology foundation to deliver competitive advantage

Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T):

• The Head of Data & Insights Engine is accountable for defining, building, and operating the modern data platform and insight engine for USBU & OBU.

• This role establishes the foundational data capabilities that power AI enabled decision intelligence, advanced analytics, and execution support across the business.

• As a key member of the USBU & OBU DD&T leadership team, this role ensures data and insights are delivered reliably, securely, and at scale, aligned to Takeda DD&T strategy and leveraging  DD&T scaled delivery modelsincluding Takeda’s Innovation and Capability Centers (ICCs).

Delivery & Business Accountabilities

• Define and own the USBU & OBU data and insights strategy, aligned to Takeda enterprise DD&T and AI strategy.
• Build and operate a  modern data platform that integrates internal and external data sources to enable predictive, precise, and real time insights.
• Establish the Data & Insights Engine as an industrialized capability providing trusted data products, analytics, and decision intelligence across Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Access.
• Enable AI driven insights and decision support, partnering closely to embed these insights into workflows.
• Lead data engineering, analytics, and data science capabilities, ensuring consistent standards, reuse, and scalability.
• Provide data governance, quality, and master data management  technology foundations to ensure confidence, compliance, and enterprise reuse.
• Design and scale robust operating models, leveraging ICCs and other global delivery mechanisms to deliver cost effective, high quality data and insight services.
• Partner with Business Units, Product, and Platform leaders to prioritize data products and insight use cases with measurable business impact.
• Establish KPIs and value metrics to track adoption, performance, and impact of data and insight technologies.

Strategic Vision and Implementation

• Define near, mid, and long term data platform and analytics roadmaps aligned to the 3–5 year commercial and medical vision.
• Continuously evolve the technology ecosystem to incorporate new data methods, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities.
• Ensure the Data & Insights Engine remains future ready, resilient, and scalable.

Enterprise Leadership

• Serve as a senior member of the USBU & OBU DD&T leadership community, shaping enterprise data direction and standards.
• Champion a culture of data driven decision making, analytics excellence, and operational discipline.
• Partner with Global DD&T, AI, and Platform leaders to align strategies and accelerate reuse.

Portfolio and Resource Management

• Own the Data & Insights portfolio, including platform investments, analytics products, and operational capabilities.
• Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to plan and manage multi‑year investments.
• Optimize resourcing through effective use of ICCs and scaled delivery models.

Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Define and manage data and insights KPIs, including data quality, platform performance, adoption, and business impact.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify issues and lead corrective actions to ensure reliability and trust.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Serve as the primary data and insights leader for USBU & OBU partnering with the USBU & OBU commercial Insights and Analytics functions
• Represent USBU & OBU data and analytics interests in data governance forums.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Owner of the modern data platform and insight engine
• Enables predictive and precise decision making at scale
• Leverages ICC / global delivery models for efficiency and quality
• Critical foundation for AI enabled execution across USBU & OBU

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, or digital leadership roles
• Proven experience building and operating enterprise scale data platforms
• Strong financial and operating model acumen
• Ability to influence without authority in complex, matrixed environments

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 15–20% travel, primarily domestic

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$212,000.00 - $333,190.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in 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, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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