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Director, R&D DD&T Business Partner - Chemistry

Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Within Takeda’s Data Sciences Institute, we harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of new medicines to patients. The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is primarily focused on getting medicines to patients faster through innovation and efficiencies driven by data and analytics.

We nurture a culture that encourages disciplined risk-taking, supports innovation, values diversity and emphasizes implementation.

We want to hire and develop the best talent to join us on our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine!

Job ID R0164302 Date posted 10/02/2025 Location Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Objective / Purpose:

At Takeda, everything we do begins with our commitment to putting patients first. The Director, Technology Business Partner for the Global Chemistry organization holds a leadership role in supporting the R&D digital transformation. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic technology solutions for medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, and compound management, as well as enhancing data quality and supporting drug development, while maintaining Takeda’s core values: Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business.

This role acts as an advisor to Global Chemistry Leaders, aligning digital tools with business objectives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency throughout the R&D process.

Accountabilities:

  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that enhance Global Chemistry business processes, and work with software vendors to understand and influence product roadmaps. Communicate technology updates and recommendations to business partners.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships by driving cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure successful project and product delivery that aligns with stakeholder expectations.

  • Build a dynamic 3-5 year technology roadmap supporting Global Chemistry, which is continually reviewed and refined

  • Provide executive-level governance and oversight for digital initiatives, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and deliver measurable business value.

  • Promote a culture of transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement in all technology engagements.

  • Represent Global Chemistry in strategic planning, investment prioritization, and global technology governance forums.

  • Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure all projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.

  • Manage the chemistry technology budget for Research Data, Digital & Technology (RDD&T), including budget planning and tracking.

  • Act as the single point of contact for all Global Chemistry technology needs, including services and support.

  • Serve as an active member of the Research Data, Digital & Technology Leadership Team.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

Required:

  • BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or other Chemistry focused discipline.

  • 10+ years experience in a technology organization supporting chemistry business functions, preferably within Biotech or Pharma.

  • Minimum of 8 years of people leadership experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders

  • Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale technologies and digital solutions

  • Deep knowledge of the small molecule drug discovery lifecycle and its supporting technologies, with a commitment to innovation

  • Strong strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization and navigate cross-functional decision-making with clarity and integrity.

  • Experience managing external partners, vendors, and multi-year digital portfolios.

Technical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies within the R&D Pharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Sciences sectors.

  • Knowledge of principles and methods for defining and structuring field-relevant topics, including the ability to adapt research methods to the appropriate domain.

  • Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with a proven track record in delivering complex technology projects.

  • Experience working in an Agile environment

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Passion for pioneering digital transformation and introducing innovative solutions

  • Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced setting

  • Strong skills in executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement

  • Proven aptitude for resolving challenges, maintaining composure under pressure, and adapting swiftly to shifting priorities

  • Talent for understanding and anticipating customer or partner needs by fostering close collaboration with scientific teams

  • Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization

  • Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace

  • Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterprise

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

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-termincentives. 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

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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Where you fit in

When you join our Data Sciences Institute team, you’ll connect with a diverse and talented group of scientists, engineers and analysts. Together, you’ll define cutting-edge algorithms, conduct pharmacology-based modeling and explore new approaches to data services. In a collaborative environment marked by strong, open and honest leadership, you’ll take charge of your professional advancement as you work on important projects that grow your skills and lead to ongoing opportunities.

A career within the Data Sciences Institute at Takeda will give you everything you need to succeed professionally. You’ll see up close that what you do with information and insight has the power to impact the lives of patients — today and for generations to come. Working here, you’ll understand that our people-first perspective extends beyond patients to include our Takeda team, our families and the communities where we all work and live.

  • Work with various data sources

  • Apply a breadth of methodologies

  • Develop analysis pipelines

  • Design studies

We’re using the newest technology and methods, like wearable devices and machine learning, to better understand the health of patients participating in our trials.
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Ariel Dowling - Head, Sensing & Measurement, Digital Health Sciences

The energy, professionalism and commitment that I experienced in every encounter, starting from the interview process, to meeting with the hiring manager, through to receiving an offer, left me feeling a certain level of consistency and thoughtfulness. That made me really feel enthusiastic.
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Brian Johnson - Head, R&D Technology, Data Sciences Institute

Being able to predictably deliver on our portfolio priorities is where we have laser-focus each and every day. By doing this, we keep our eye on the prize of bringing new medicines to patients, and show the value that these treatments can bring to their lives.
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Simon Davies - Head of R&D Data & Quantitative Sciences

How you'll shine

Many talents one goal

Our pipeline

Our internal research capabilities and external partnerships contribute to an R&D engine that has produced exciting new molecular entities (NMEs) across our core Therapeutic Areas. Check out our pipeline and see how we’ll continue delivering a steady stream of next-generation therapies.

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What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Working at Takeda

  • 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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