Technical Business Partner, PDT R&D (f/m/d)
Vienna, Vienna Job ID R0184202 Category Data, Digital and Technology Subcategory Data, Digital and Technology,Data, Digital and Technology Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full timeBy 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
About the Role:
At Takeda, putting patients first drives everything we do. As Director, RDGM DD&T Business Partner – PDT R&D, you will play a pivotal leadership role in accelerating the digital transformation of Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Research & Development.
As the strategic technology partner to PDT R&D leadership, you will shape and execute the digital strategy, ensuring technology investments align with business priorities and deliver measurable value. You will drive innovation, strengthen collaboration across R&D and Manufacturing, and enable data-driven decision-making through modern digital capabilities, AI, and emerging technologies.
This role serves as the primary technology advisor for PDT R&D, championing strategic partnerships, governance, and enterprise-wide digital initiatives while upholding Takeda's values of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business.
How you will contribute:
- Develop and execute the multi-year digital and technology roadmap for PDT R&D, aligned with business strategy and enterprise priorities.
- Partner with senior business leaders to identify opportunities for digital innovation and technology-enabled transformation.
- Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, next-generation laboratory platforms, and scientific data solutions.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across DD&T, R&D, Manufacturing, and external partners to deliver scalable digital solutions.
- Provide governance and executive oversight for technology initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact.
- Manage the PDT R&D technology portfolio, investment planning, budgets, and resource prioritization.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with software vendors and external technology partners.
- Represent PDT R&D in enterprise technology governance, strategic planning, and investment discussions.
- Foster a culture of innovation, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you bring to Takeda:
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience leading technology organizations supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, research, or plasma-derived therapy environments.
- 8+ years of people leadership experience with a proven ability to lead global, matrixed teams and influence senior executives.
- Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programs and complex technology portfolios.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical or biotech R&D processes and scientific research environments.
- Experience developing technology strategies, managing digital investments, and driving organizational change.
- Proven ability to manage strategic vendors, technology partnerships, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent English skills; German language skills are desirable.
Technical Expertise
- Knowledge of modern R&D technologies, laboratory informatics, scientific data platforms, and emerging digital trends.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and complex project management.
- Understanding of AI and advanced digital capabilities supporting drug discovery and development.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
What will help you succeed
- Passion for driving digital innovation and business transformation.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational execution.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and confidence navigating ambiguity and complex organizational environments.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to build trusted partnerships across scientific and business teams.
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to lead through change.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make complex decisions with enterprise-wide impact.
What we offer you:
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 6.244,19 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
- Awards as a Great Place To Work and certified family-friendly company
- Hybrid working and flexible scheduling where possible
- Comprehensive learning and training opportunities, and a mentoring program
- Diverse development programs (talent program, trainee program, apprenticeship program)
- Internal job rotations within the company, in Austria and abroad
- Employee referral and recognition programs; employee stock purchase plan
- Active participation in various network groups (e.g., Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability)
- A wide range of health offerings (e.g., free vaccinations, psychological counseling, massages)
- Fitness offerings
- Company events and celebrations
- Company canteen with subsidized prices
- Company childcare / bilingual on-site daycare (company kindergarten)
- Great public transport connections
- Company bike leasing program (JobRad)
More About Us:
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-transforming treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Make History, Change Futures.
We want to improve people’s health and create a better future for our world. We specialize in developing and manufacturing life-transforming medicines for people living with rare and complex diseases. We drive innovation and are pioneers in sustainable pharmaceutical production. In everything we do, patients, our employees, and the environment always come first.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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