DD&T Cluster Lead (BP) Southeast Asia & India
Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID R0183934 Category Data, Digital and Technology Subcategory Data, Digital and Technology,Data, Digital and Technology Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Title: - DD&T Cluster Lead (BP) Southeast Asia & India
Location: - Bengaluru, India
ROLE POSITION:
Acts as the single DD&T business partner / front doorfor the Cluster (LOCs and functions) for enterprise DD&T capabilities and demand
ROLE OBJECTIVE
Working in close collaboration with the cross-functional partners in the Cluster, IBU and ICC teams, you will:
Serve as the Cluster’s DD&T Business Partner and single point of accountability forupfront problem framing, requirementshaping,prioritizing, and progressing technology and AI demand into enterprise delivery pathwayswith a strong emphasis on upfront solution discovery, process understanding, and value framing before demand enters delivery.
Represent DD&T in Cluster leadership forums (and key function/LOC governance), ensuring business strategy, pain points, and opportunities are translated into an outcome-led DD&T roadmap.
Provide clear, structured communication to DD&TAreaHeads oncluster health: demand pipeline, delivery status, adoption/value realization, risks, and escalations
Drive innovation, transformation,& adoption ofenterpriseDD&Tsolutions and serviceswithinthecluster.
Act as a thought leader and show the organization the art of the possible withrespect totechnology and AI
Ensure that operations and support for DD&T solutions and services initiatives areestablishedwithin the cluster to promote sustainability and adoption.
Be hands-on and drive selectedflagshipDD&Tinitiativeswithintheclusterandensurethat solution discovery, requirement quality, and demand sequencing remain core responsibilities of the role, even when delivery is delegated.
Ensure that allDD&TGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)areadhered to andfollowedwithinthecluster.
KEYACCOUNTABILITIES
Own the Cluster DD&T Business Partner (“front door”) model.Establish a clear engagement pathway for LOCs/functions, including transparent decision-making for priorities and trade-offs.
Lead portfolio governance for the cluster.Maintain an integrated view ofdemand, initiatives,dependenciesandcapacity constraints; ensure work is sequenced to maximize business outcomes and adoption (not just delivery).
Provideeffectivecommunication and escalation management.Produce concise updates to DD&T Head Europe/Intercontinentalcovering: top challenges, opportunities, delivery risks, adoption KPIs, complianceissues, and decisionsrequired
Own the cluster Technology & AI adoption agenda.Maintain the cluster portfolio of enterprise DD&T capabilities to be adopted (Data, AI,Digital/Omnichannel platforms&engagement with Digital & Campaign Operation), with clear priorities, sequencing, dependencies, KPIs, and outcomesand ensure alignment with strategic priorities and enterprise roadmap
Translate business demand into enterprise-ready requirements,including clear problem statements, business process flows,automationand integration needs (e.g., PSP, SAP, CRM), data dependencies, and adoption considerations
Be hands on and personallylead 1–2 flagship cluster initiatives()by shaping the use case, defining requirements,validatingsolution fit, and driving adoption and engageother clusters, IBU DD&TandICC/GCC teams for delivery
Act asaTechnology & AI thought leaderand ambassador.Continuouslyidentifywhere enterprise AI/automation/digital capabilities can materially improve outcomes;Communicateand inspire the organization onwhat isfeasiblenow vs later, and whatthe prerequisites (e.g.data quality) are to move to the future.
Lead responsible AI adoption and guardrails.Promote use of approved enterprise AI platforms and patterns; ensure AI use cases include practical controls (data provenance, human oversight, monitoring, change control, documentation) and actively prevent unapproved tools/solutions that create compliance risk or technical debt.
Partner with ICC/GCC for scalable delivery. Ensure that DD&T products and servicesaredelivered by ICC/GCC delivery teamsand act as the main ICC/GCC contact point in clusterfor prioritization, escalation, defect/incident trends, enhancement requests,etc.
Ensurealean operating modelexistsfor supported solutions.Ensure a minimumviablebut complete support model existsin cluster,i.e.process& dataownership with businessescalation into global support/vendor teams etc.
Own cluster DD&T Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)executionand audit readiness.Ensure all adopted solutions and local configurations follow required controls (privacy, security, access governance, third-party risk, documentation/evidence, retention), and that cluster teams follow compliant ways of working without slowing delivery unnecessarily.
Operating Cadence & Reporting
Establish a regular operating cadence with DD&T Head Europe to review cluster portfolio, adoption/value, risks, resourcing constraints, and escalations; ensure early visibility of issues and opportunities
DESIRED BEHAVIOUR
Influences without authority to drive adoption and outcomes.Aligns LOC and global stakeholders, builds momentum, and removes blockers through credibility, evidence, and persistence.
Operates effectively in ambiguity with a structured, pragmatic approach.Breaks complex problems into actionable steps, makes decisions with imperfect information, and adapts quickly as facts change.
Builds andleveragescross-functional networks to get work done.Creates trusted relationships across business, DD&T, data, digital/omnichannel, security/privacy, and vendors to accelerate delivery in a lean setup.
Communicates with clarity and technical depth (verbal and written).Translates technology and AI topics into business implications; produces crisp requirements, decision logs, andadoptioncommunications.
Leads by example with a standard-first, value-realization mindset.Champions reuse of enterprise solutionsstays hands-on in keydiscussions andfocuses on measurable adoption and benefits beyond go-live.
Demonstrates executive presence and consultative partnering.Builds credibility with cluster leaders; challenges constructively, frames options with trade-offs, and drives decisions.
COMPETENCIES andEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
8+years ofcommercial IT/technologyexperiencepreferably within the Life Sciences Industry
In-depth understanding of the commercial business. Ability to translate between technical and non-technical language.
Deeptechnicalunderstandingand hands on experienceof Data, Analytics and AI applications within the healthcare industry.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects in a large organization.
Preferable experience in one of theIBU LOCs(understanding how the local teams areoperating)
Expertunderstanding of Takeda Technologyecosystem(Salesforcetech stack, Databricksetc)
Project Management and Change Management Experience
Goodunderstanding of Digital Compliance requirements and governanceprocesses
