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Data Governance and Sourcing Lead

Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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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 R0149777 Date posted 04/25/2025 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

About the role:

The Data Governance and Sourcing Lead is responsible for the development and ownership of a business-aligned data governance and guidelines that enable impactful data & analytics powered use cases across the Global Product Division (GPD). Serve as a trusted partner to business units and supporting functions and Local Companies (LOCs), ensuring that data assets are leveraged to drive measurable outcomes. Advocate for the responsible and impactful use of data, aligned with industry best practices. Lead efforts to refine and harmonize data sourcing in line with business priorities.

How the job will contribute:

Data Governance Strategy & Execution

Develop and Align Data Governance Principles: Lead the creation and alignment of governance frameworks and standards in GPD that enable insights and analytics and maintaining global consistency.
Oversee implementation and adoption of data standards in relevant domains.
Review and refine processes to ensure adherence to data standards, while enabling agility and responsiveness to changing business needs.
Co-create above-brand Data governance with MCE and regions to implement this across all GPD LOCs
Partner with medical and access functions on data governance for medical & access insights.
Work with MDM and data architecture lead to ensure capabilities exist in ICC that make data governance sustainable and resource efficient.

Data Sourcing:

Optimize Data Sourcing: Analyze and enhance data purchasing and sourcing needs to align with business priorities and maximize impacts and save opex.
Closely collaborate connect with DD&T and LOCs and functions to identify data sourcing needs, especially in the HCP/HCE domain.
Ensure data sourcing needs and strategy are deeply aligned
Co-develop data literacy & data culture initiatives across GPD to elevate capabilities across the organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:

Support creation and facilitation of Data Governance Councils
Partner with key stakeholders across GPD and Digital Data & Technology to ensure alignment and integration data governance initiatives
Provide strategic guidance on the use of data governance to enable AI and digital tools to enhance customer experience.

What you bring to Takeda:

Extensive experience in digital commercial experiences strategies and tools.
Strong proficiency in data-driven decision-making and analytics platforms.
Deep understanding of Data, Analytics, and AI applications within the healthcare industry.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and compliance.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects in a large organization.
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence decision-making.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

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.

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