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Digital Health Specialist (Fixed-Term contract)

Madrid, Madrid
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The Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.

Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.

Job ID R0159460 Date posted 08/01/2025 Location Madrid, Madrid

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Job Description

About the Role

Takeda’s Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) team is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Health Specialist support key initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful patient-facing projects and explore the emergence of AI and its effective use within the pharmaceutical industry. 

You will gain hands-on experience in software-based project management and building innovative health solutions for patients and healthcare professionals alike, from ideation to implementation and scaling. You will act as a product manager and subject matter expert, bridging clinical, regulatory, and technical domains to develop impactful digital health solutions. 

The role requires autonomy, hands-on mindset and capabilities, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high-quality products. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a flagship project and act as the lead product manager, by leading the:

  • Project management office, as a continuation of its current structure and work dynamic 

  • Oversight of all different workstreams, with the help of the Digital Health Lead 

  • Product development efforts, in coordination with key Takeda members (LOC, Global) and external vendors, with a special focus on user experience and compliance requirements. 

In this capacity, the Digital Health Specialist will be intimately familiar with current LLM trends and publications and will liaise with Global Regulatory, Data Privacy, Compliance, IT team members, under the guidance of the Digital Health Lead, to define the appropriate technical and non-technical elements that will lead to a successful product build and deployment. 

  • Provide general support by: 

  • Providing expertise on digital health standards (e.g., FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC), clinical terminologies, and interoperability requirements. 

  • Monitoring trends in digital health, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform product decisions and innovation roadmap. 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education: Degree in health informatics, biomedical engineering, computer science, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field. Formal training in product management is a plus. 

Experience

  • At least 2 years of direct experience with digital health solutions.  

  • Experience with conversational AI is desired. 

  • Proven strong interest in healthcare 

Skills 

  • Business proficiency in English; other European languages are an asset 

  • Exceptional attention to detail 

  • Analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and summarize significant amounts of diverse information 

  • Can easily shift between keeping a holistic overview of systems and work processes and detailed troubleshooting 

  • Project Management skills and/or experience or training 

  • Works autonomously, self-starter; learns quickly 

  • Works effectively in team setting and matrix environment 

What We Offer

  • Hands-on experience in driving digital transformation in healthcare. 

  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and global initiatives, with high visibility and impact. 

  • Mentorship and learning opportunities within a leading global pharmaceutical company. 

  • Flexible working model with commitment to career development and learning. 

Join us to grow your career in one of Takeda’s key focus areas and make an impact on patients’ lives globally! 

If you are enthusiastic about digital innovation and technology, and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply! 

Locations

Madrid, Spain

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time
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What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?

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  • Enthusiastic
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  • Collaborative
  • Entrepreneurial
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