Director, R&D Data, Digital, and Technology (DD&T) Strategy Lead

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Job Description

The R&D Data, Digital, and Technology (R&D DD&T) organization delivers cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, digital tools, and AI to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative therapies to patients.

The Director, R&D DD&T Strategy Lead will report into the Head of Strategy & Operations for R&D DD&T, and will help develop and drive R&D DD&T strategic priorities. They will work with senior leaders to identify and frame important topics, conduct rigorous assessments that can inform leadership decision-making; develop, refine and lead R&D DD&T strategic initiatives; and help evolve and establish capabilities needed for R&D DD&T to be successful. This role will tackle complex and often ambiguous questions in a rapidly changing R&D and technology external environment.

The Strategy lead will partner with top leadership across both R&D and Global DD&T, as well as provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on key business decisions. This position requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and technology, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

How you will contribute:

• Partner with R&D DD&T Senior Leadership to identify high-value strategic imperatives

• Lead the framing, assessment, and recommendation of key initiatives in collaboration with executive leaders across R&D and DD&T

• Lead cross-functional teams to define and execute critical strategic initiatives to support R&D DD&T business objectives and operational excellence

• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on key business decisions

• Apply a strong business mindset to drive strategic decision making

• Represent R&D DD&T in R&D and enterprise strategic initiatives

• Develop fact-bases using internal and external data sets to support leadership decision making

• Ensure effective communication and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

Education and Industry Experience:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred

• 4+ years of strategy management consulting experience from a top-tier firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain) or equivalent strategy experience driving R&D or Technology programs

• Overall 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare technology sector, with a focus on R&D, digital, or data-driven environments. Equivalent experience either post-advanced degree or within a strategy consulting environment will also be considered

Technical Skills:

• Problem solving and insight generation – ability to frame and conceptualize complex, ambiguous questions and drive towards clear, substantiated answers relevant to the questions at hand

• Strong analytical skills with ability to efficiently interrogate different types of data to deliver relevant, high-quality insights

• Strong project/program management skills and proficiency with digital tools and analytics platforms

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive, owner mindset.

• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at all levels

• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management and across all levels of the business

• Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and deliver results in a highly-matrixed organization

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve problems, focusing on the highest-impact initiatives

• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement

• High emotional intelligence; growth mindset with strong curiosity

• Collaborative team player committed to developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$174,500.00 - $274,230.00

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. 

EEO Statement

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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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