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R&D Digital Health Product Manager

Cambridge, 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 R0120158 Date posted 04/26/2024 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a R&D Digital Health Product Manager 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 R&D Digital Health Sciences group within the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) supports the development, adoption, and deployment of Digital Health Tools (DHTs) within our clinical programs. We are progressive thinkers who leverage digital platforms, digital measurement technologies, and pioneering research to help deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Together with our colleagues across R&D and Commercial we take on fundamental challenges such as enabling global decentralized trials, development of novel endpoints, the discovery of new digital biomarkers, and the design of digital companions, culminating in a reduction of patients’ burden and improvement of their quality of life.  

As a key member of the group at this exciting and transformative time you will:  

  • Own enhancements to asset strategy by supporting Global Project Teams (GPTs) with design and execution of highest value Digital Health Products (DHPs), considering operational and commercial aspects as well as the longer strategic vision of the GPT programs. 

  • Lead the end-to-end activities of select DHP development lifecycles, from inception to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within R&D. 

  • Establish DHP requirements and work with all relevant technology and development teams to ensure the right technology and platforms are being used. 

  • Ensure continuous and timely alignment between DHP development and GPT strategy and bring relevant stakeholders together. 

  • Coordinate, align, and ensure compliance, user- experience, scalability, quality, and guide the teams towards a converged and aligned solution 

  • Drive portfolio of DHPs and capabilities by continuously collaborating with peers within Digital Health Sciences and other DSI stakeholders as well internal and external partners (e.g. clinical operations, procurement, commercial, technology partners) 

  • Navigate the landscape of data privacy, specifically focused on regional / geographic considerations

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Enhance asset value by owning and driving digital strategy and early execution/delivery 

  • End to end lead of the product development life cycle from the idea to the market ensuring a successful launch, usability, and compatibility. 

  • The product manager will manage the quality, budget, on-time delivery to milestones, and compliance of the technology to the established regulations and guidelines. 

  • Defines product requirements, leads the development activities to launch and implements post-market support capabilities towards market expansion. 

  • Works with the Global Program Leader (GPL) and the Commercial teams to establish and align on the strategy, scope, value proposition, objectives, timelines, and success criteria for the digital health product. 

  • Accountable to the GPL for the delivery of the digital health product and represents the Digital Health Product team in the GPT. 

  • Ownership of the product roadmap, technical specifications, and release plan. 

  • Orchestration and delivery of the digital health product through matrixed cross-functional delivery teams. 

  • Ensures alignment between the digital product and the clinical program. 

  • Leads a matrixed support team to cover all aspects of the digital health product (Quality, Legal, Regulatory, Privacy, IP, etc.). 

  • Works closely with commercial to collect all required inputs, market considerations, and ensure product compatibility to the market and patients. 

  • Develops metrics and measurements on how to track the product goals in the market and manage the future releases and change control process. 

  • Maintain and report on DHP metrics against GPT needs and success criteria. 

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, data science), or equivalent work experience. 

  • 12+ years of relevant experience, 10+ years in product management, and 5+ years in software or hardware development 

  • Health care business acumen, ideally from a role in Business Development, Search and Evaluation, etc.. with a basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. 

  • Proven track record of delivering programs with complex business needs. 

  • Self-directed with eternal curiosity and desire to learn. 

  • Proven experience in learning from failure.

This position is currently classified as “ hybrid” 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:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$169,400.00 - $266,200.00

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

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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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, Statistical & Quantitative Sciences, Data Sciences Institute

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 2024.
  • 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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