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SFE Solution Lead, BE/Operation, Shanghai

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0169959 Date posted 12/10/2025 Location Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Digital Process Architect: 

  • Design, build, and maintain integrated digital processes for whole business operation process, incl. target allocation, territory alignment, business reporting, forecasting, appeal process. Focusing on automation, real-time insights, and user experience to enhance productivity.

 AI & Analytics Catalyst: 

  • Responsible for leveraging DD&T (Power BI/AI ) to empower the process of data->Information->Insights-> Impact and improve efficiency in SFE team.

Cross-Functional Value Driver: 

  • Lead central, cross-BU projects aimed at improving sales force efficiency. This includes streamlining data flows, building unified insight dashboards, and optimizing business review processes to eliminate redundancies and create a seamless flow of information.

Behavior & Efficiency Champion: 

  • Cultivate data-driven behaviors within the sales force by embedding smart tools and insights into daily workflows, empowering the team to work smarter and focus on high-value activities.

Other strategic projects:

  • Responsible for organizing workshop, training and building up learning platform for SFE Culture Transformation & Capability Upgrade

QUALIFICATIONS:
Level of Education:

  • Bachelor Degree or above in preferred Mathematics, Finance, Statistics and Computer Science background. MBA preferred

Working Experience in Relevant Field:

  • Above10 years’ experience in digital or consulting experience in pharmaceutical industry relevant areas
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Sales Force Effectiveness or related functions is a must.
  • Know-how in digital & AI; Experience on project management (digital and process excellence) and Consulting & Problem-solving activities must, Transformation and change management preferred.

Professional Knowledge and Skills:

  • Data Literacy and AI Interpretation skills, having the ability to leverage AI-driven clustering and predictive modeling​ to create and simulate resource allocation.
  • Eager to learn and passion for Innovation & Transformation
  • Strategical Thinking and collaborative with advocacy power
  • Willingly embrace changes needed to adapt to new circumstances.
  • Create and communicate a sense of purpose or vision for self, team or unit consistent with Takedaism Behaviors and Corporate Strategies.
  • Strong communication skills to influence the key stakeholders and collaborate with partner departments
  • Result oriented and willingness to take initiatives to challenge the status quo and optimize
  • Strong analytical skills to drive a wide range of analysis, both independently and with teamwork.
  • Intellectual capacity to drive solutions within the constraints of complex business environment and processes
  • Ability to navigate through cross-team dynamics and drive influences and impacts.
  • Establish an environment that ensures total adherence to Takeda Compliance Policy throughout the organization.
  • Fluent in English in both oral and written.

Locations

Shanghai, China

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

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