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Associate Manager, Data Validation Engineer

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Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0157406 Date posted 07/11/2025 Location Boston, Massachusetts

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Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

POSITION: Associate Manager, Data Validation Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Data Validation Engineer with the following duties: provide strategic planning, integrating, execution, build and oversight of clinical trial deliverables. Program study level clinical data validation checks, reconciliation listings and related data cleaning reports adhering to internal processes, approved standards and specifications provided by internal stakeholders. Utilize and contribute to the development of libraries for functions and transformation templates for reuse for study level validation tasks. Lead validation and reconciliation efforts of collected data, both internally and externally, by programming data validation listings, reconciliation checks and reports in a controlled and consistent manner. Perform data cleaning and reconciliation and work cross-functionally with all members of Clinical Study teams to foster an environment of quality and efficient specifications and documentation to support audit-readiness and ICH compliance. Coordinate maintaining, testing and documentation of programming code and ensure compliance with trial master file requirements. Contribute to the successful conduct of Takeda’s clinical trials and to the delivery of high-quality data in a timely manner, leading to statistical analysis and submission to regulatory authorities. Work alongside the other CDE teams to ensure adherence to Takeda standards and GCP principles. Participate in the development of new processes and best practices and assist with providing training and awareness to other business groups and functions, affected by these new activities and ways of working. Up to 100% remote work allowed.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Analytics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Biology or health-related field, plus 5 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: (1) ensure data validity through conformance checks and reconciling clinical study data from various sources; (2) acquire, process, clean, integrate and store data. Identify and communicate data issues to drive resolution; follow applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH); (3) maintain well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, testing, and verification/quality control documents and programs ensuring inspection readiness; collaborate with data engineering and clinical product development teams; (4) present information using data visualization techniques; maintain a good working knowledge of clinical drug development, industry standards, and electronic submission requirements.

Full time. $150,000 to $220,600 per year. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com. Please reference job #R0157406. EOE

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Regular

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