Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Cambridge, MA)

By 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

Objective / Purpose:

The Head of Design & Delivery, PharmSci will lead the global digital product strategy across Takeda’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Digital Data & Technology (DDT) portfolio driving innovation and operational excellence across the CMC lifecycle.

This leadership role is accountable for shaping and delivering innovative, compliant, and business-aligned digital solution.. You will manage a global team of product managers and work cross-functionally to ensure that Takeda’s technology platforms are innovation, modern, scalable, and enable faster, delivery of medicines to patients.

Accountabilities:

• Drive the delivery strategy for multi-year enterprise impacting programs and products including critical digital transformation initiatives such as Aedificus Fortis (AF), In Silico First and digitization of internal clinical manufacturing projects

• Elevate the product management teams to be seen as strategic partners ensuring delivery of fit for purpose digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of PharmSci and beyond

• Define and execute the strategic product roadmap across PharmSci products including but not limited: Scientific Data products (Tetrascience, ECM, SDMS). GMP Clinical Manfacturing products (MES, ERP,MODA, LIMS). Knowledge management product (PLM, R&D Search). Drug and Device Management Lab Validation.

• Structure and resource product teams based on demand planning to support strategic roadmaps

• Ensure platforms are integrated, compliant, and user-centric across all business areas.

• Build, upskill, and lead a high-performing global product management team. Foster a product-driven agile culture to support delivery excellence

• Collaborate with senior leaders across PharmSci, Research and RDDT including Business Partners, Tech Services, Data and AI delivery to align technology strategies with evolving business needs.

• Identify and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, NLP) into the product portfolio to drive operational excellence and innovation in CMC and device design

• Ensure all products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA) and Takeda’s quality and risk management standards.

• Work closely with architecture, engineering, quality, and data teams to ensure scalable and interoperable solutions across R&D.

• Represent PharmSci product leadership in strategic governance forums, investment planning committees, and external regulatory or industry working groups as needed.

• Ensures alignment of product solutions to Takeda’s short and long-term goals, both tactical and strategic.

• Leads and mentors Product Oriented Delivery (POD) Leads, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, and Quality Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Provides guidance and coaching to team members and teams, reviewing and assessing team performance and identifying areas for improvement.

• Drive alignment between POD capacity and evolving business needs ensuring agility in responding to high impact intiatives

• Responsible for stakeholder management, driving cross-functional collaboration, cross enterprise influence and communication to ensure smooth project/product delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

• Handles risk management, identifying potential project/product risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Oversees project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and in adherence to quality standards.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D technology or digital product leadership roles, with deep expertise across Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Strong understanding of CMC processes, GxP, regulatory compliance and global quality standards

• Demonstrated ability to lead product teams through complex, regulated environments using modern product management and agile delivery frameworks.

• Strategic thinker with outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven success managing global teams, product portfolios, and vendor ecosystems.

• Minimum 8 years of people leadership experience within a technology or product development environment and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences or a related field.

Technical Competencies:

• Experiencewith technology platforms such as Tetracience, PLM, OpenLabs, MES, SAP ERP,  and/or both regulated and non-regulated lab informatics and automation tools.

• Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies in the R&D and Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Ability to propose and prioritize future technical investments, assessing trade-offs between technical risks and potential benefits/rewards.

• Knowledge of product management  and key trends associated with them.

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

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Experience with prototyping tools and techniques.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterprise

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to manage financial and people resources across multiple business functions, portfolios, and projects.

• Ability to understand and collaborate with customer and/or business partner needs through dialogue to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, before recommending solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures

• Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results

• Ability to present complex information clearly and with confidence

• Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company

• Foster solutions-oriented thinking by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity.

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

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:

$208,200.00 - $327,140.00

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

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.