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Senior Manager, Clinical Data Visualization Engineer

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At Takeda, we exist to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. While we continually evolve science and technology, our ambition remains steadfast — we move science forward so we can transform more lives. The Global Development Organization (GDO) maintains a laser focus on Study Management and Site Engagement, Clinical Trial Innovation, Clinical Supply Chain and Patient Safety to ensure absolute quality and enable the predictable delivery of our innovative pipeline.

Through its collaborative process, the GDO team leverages data, digital and analytics to improve speed, quality, performance and predictability within every area of clinical development. We’re building a platform to visualize operational data and enable predictive analytics, while leveraging digital technologies to support clinical supply chain and patient safety. GDO also partners with external organizations and leading academic institutions, such as MIT, to spark innovation in AI and Machine Learning focused on better patient outcomes.

At the heart of GDO are our people: we are committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture not only within our own walls and our communities, but also across our clinical trials. It is our passion for people that transforms our work into meaningful action. Come join a team that has earned trust for more than two centuries and advances transformative therapies with honesty, integrity and fairness.

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Job ID R0147094 Date posted 03/14/2025 Location Remote

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Senior Manager, Clinical Data Visualization Engineer in our Cambridge, MA office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

OBJECTIVES:

The Clinical Data Engineering (CDE) group provides strategic planning, integrating, execution, build and oversight of clinical trial deliverables. As part of CDE, the Data Validation Engineering (DVE) team leads validation and reconciliation efforts of collected data, both internally and externally, by programming data validation listings, data visualizations, reconciliation checks and reports in a controlled and consistent manner. The DVE team works alongside the other CDE teams to ensure adherence to Takeda standards and GCP principles. The DVE team is vital to all data cleaning and reconciliation efforts 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.

DVEs 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. Further, the DVE team’s efforts enable valid secondary use of clinical trial data throughout Takeda research groups to maximize value and achieve company objectives.

The Senior Manager, Data Visualization Engineer role will meet the increasing demand and expanding toolset of the CDE group and the clinical study teams that they support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually compelling and informative data visualizations that help our teams make data-driven decisions. They will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, and develop innovative solutions to present insights in a clear and meaningful way.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Accountabilities:

Partner closely with internal/external stakeholders in a collaborative manner to develop requirement and specification documentation for requested data review objects.
Develop, validate and maintain interactive data review objects (e.g., dashboards, listings and reports) per requirements using reporting tools (e.g., Jreview, Veeva CDB, Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, QlikView).
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs in preparation for translating them into effective data review objects.
Ability to independently develop innovative and complex reports to support activities including, but not limited to, data review, cleaning and reconciliation
Develops and maintains the data review objects reusable Library to ensure consistency across programs and studies and aligned with the EDC standards
Program standard and 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.
Ensure accurate delivery of all data validation tasks adhering to established timelines and alignment with established internal processes.
Provide training and support to team members on data visualization best practices.

Additional Activities:

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.
Fosters effective cross-functional communication with study teams and other internal and external stakeholders to develop new or improve existing data review tools/objects
Evaluate process and applications for improvements; lead working groups to develop and implement new processes and applications
Utilizes experience and leadership skills to provide guidance to other team members
Provides and maintains documentation to support activities
Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data visualization and reporting tools.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data visualization, data analysis, or a related role.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as JReview, Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience working with cross functional teams (e.g., Data Manager, Clinical Science, Medical Coder)
Experience with SQL and data manipulation.
Knowledge of clinical data and familiarity with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and ICH (International Council for Harmonization) guidelines.
Strong working knowledge of clinical trial terminology and data transfer specification is expected.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work groups. Strong project management skills. Proven ability to resolve problems independently and collaboratively.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.
Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines.

Special Skills/Abilities:

Strong attention to detail, and organizational skills
Good time management skills
Quick learner and comfortable asking questions, learning new technologies and systems
Good knowledge of office software (Microsoft Office).

Preferable but not required:

Experience with JReview visualization suite.
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R.
Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.
Experience with Agile development methods
Experience with Veeva CDB

License/Certifications:

Preferred to have SAS, R or Python certification.

Travel Requirements:

Could require up to 1-2 domestic trips annually.

This position is currently classified as “ remote ” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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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:

Massachusetts - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$133,000.00 - $209,000.00

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

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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Where you fit in

As a member of GDO, you will play an important role in bringing forward our rich pipeline of life-changing products to help patients. You will find enriching engagement and a mindset of continuous improvement through creativity, innovation and diversity.

We are a global organization present in the U.S., Europe and Asia with colleagues located in several additional countries to strategically support our business needs. But our people, and the culture they build, are the foundation that sets GDO apart. Our belief in putting people first extends beyond patients. It includes their families and communities, and also our Takeda colleagues and our families.

Working closely with GDO colleagues and key stakeholders across R&D, you will leverage our new operating model and innovative technologies to accelerate the development of our current and future portfolio to bring medicines to patients faster.

Advance clinical research
Deliver clinical analytics and study insights using innovative technologies to improve trial accessibility and patient centricity
Enable end-to-end management of clinical supply
Ensure safety management and inspection readiness

It’s leveraging technology, it’s leveraging data in a very different way. It’s not just about using the data that we generate, but using real world data and having access to a much more holistic set of data in order to drive the way we work and deliver medicines to patients.

Penny Carlson - Head, Global Clinical Development Operations

One of the main reasons I came to Takeda is because of the people I would be working for.We all use PTRB as our North Star. I think that makes it easier to delegate decisions and empower each level of the organization to contribute in a meaningful way.

Marisa Rackley - Head, Clinical Site Startup & Engagement, Global Development Office

It’s leveraging technology, it’s leveraging data in a very different way. It’s not just about using the data that we generate, but using real world data and having access to a much more holistic set of data in order to drive the way we work and deliver medicines to patients.

Penny Carlson - Head, Global Clinical Development Operations

One of the main reasons I came to Takeda is because of the people I would be working for.We all use PTRB as our North Star. I think that makes it easier to delegate decisions and empower each level of the organization to contribute in a meaningful way.

Marisa Rackley - Head, Clinical Site Startup & Engagement, Global Development Office

It’s leveraging technology, it’s leveraging data in a very different way. It’s not just about using the data that we generate, but using real world data and having access to a much more holistic set of data in order to drive the way we work and deliver medicines to patients.

Penny Carlson - Head, Global Clinical Development Operations

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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.

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