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VBU MS&T Business Excellence Sr Data Scientist

Zurich, Canton of Zurich
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Vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths each year and have transformed global public health. For the past 70 years, Takeda has supplied vaccines to protect the health of people in Japan. Today, Takeda's global vaccine business is applying innovation to tackle some of the world's most challenging infectious diseases, such as dengue, COVID-19, Zika and norovirus. Takeda’s team brings an outstanding track record and a wealth of knowledge in vaccine development, manufacturing and global access to advance a pipeline of vaccines to address some of the world's most pressing public health needs.

Job ID R0129569 Date posted 08/26/2024 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.

Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

  • Supports and coordinates the execution and implementation of MS&T VBU Data Science strategy and initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance with MS&T Data Science Lifecycle Management
  • Drives and executes data science initiatives/projects.
  • Collaborates with Data Scientists throughout data science initiatives/projects
  • Gathers, translates and identifies data science possibilities/initiatives/requests in collaboration, IT, Engineering, Quality and global GMS digital & data science.
  • Provides the link between local and global data science, local functions, Quality, IT, Engineering in the respective region/Operational Business Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

  • Supports design, execution und implementation of the overall MS&T Data Science strategy for OPUs/functions
  • Ensures compliance with Data Science Lifecycle Management
  • Implements, supports and drives VBU MS&T data science initiatives according to prioritization
  • Manages the respective functional and cross-functional interdependencies accordingly.
  • Supports implementation of VBU process monitoring, process modeling and process improvements in collaboration with global GMS digital & data science and AGILE/Operational Excellence team.
  • Drives necessary local training.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:  

  • Proven expertise and experience in Digital/Big Data Analytics/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms, and respective programming knowledge.
  • Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and vice versa.
  • Hands-on ability to implement and execute data science initiatives, analysis, and machine learning.
  • High-level project management skills.
  • A firm grasp of industry, scientific, digital, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science trends and market conditions to develop solutions that enhance compliance and quality of life for patients.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

  • Proven expertise and experience in Digital/ Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms, respective programming knowledge
  • Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and the other way
  • Hands-on, able to implement and execute data science initiatives, analysis, machine learning
  • High level project management skills

Leadership

  • A firm grasp of industry, scientific and digital, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science trends and market conditions, to develop solutions enhance compliance and quality of life for patients
  • Role requires partnership with local functions, IT, Engineering, Quality and Global/Local Data Science team.
  • Provide patient-centered best in class MS&T Data science, coordinates and supports data science talent and elevate organizational performance

Decision-making and Autonomy

  • DOA to be determined in line with new VBU operating model
  • Responsible for day-to-day coordination, covering all data science levels and technologies for VBU MS&T

Interaction

  • Role requires partnership across local, functional and global Data Science teams, MS&T, IT, Engineering.
  • Clear partnership with Quality is required to ensure alignment for data science processes

Innovation

  • Translate data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning trends and technologies into execution

Complexity

  • Impact across VBU MS&T
  • Ability to interface with international stakeholders and to connect internal and
    external data analytics experts of both academia and industries
  • Change management complexity
  • Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and the other way
  • Hands-on, able to implement and execute initiatives

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education / Experience:

  • University degree of science/engineering/business:
    Advanced degree is required (Master/MBA and/or PhD), e.g. in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology or Physics with focus on either Data Analytics, Control Theory, Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics, Technology and Innovation Management
  • Experience in applying and executing Digital/ Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, SCRUM, Respective programming knowledge
  • Fluent in English

Digital & Data Science Skills:

  • Strong expertise and experience in Digital / Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence / Machine
    Learning
  • Strong expertise in Signal Processing, Time Series Analysis, Predictive Modeling
  • Experience in Machine Learning algorithms (CNN, XGB, RF, SVM, LSTM, etc.)
  • Respective programming knowledge of either Python/R/MATLAB required, further skills such as C++, JavaScript, SQL etc. are advantageous
  • Experience in Flask is a plus
  • Prior experience of SCRUM, Biostatistics, Biological Stochastic/Statistical Modelling, Manufacturing and Quality Statical Process Control is a strong asset

Behaviors:

  • High level strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients build reputation and trust
  • Creating and coordinates the environment that inspires and enables people
  • Focusing on the few priorities and provide superior results
  • Support on elevating capabilities for now and the future

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Learn more at takedajobs.com

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within Vaccines at Takeda?

  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Inventive
  • Perseverance
  • Honesty
  • Collaborative

Our leadership

Vaccines represent a new dimension of global impact — successful leadership at Takeda can be encompassed in these four pillars:

Demonstrating strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients and build trust, reputation and business

Creating the environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward

Focusing on the few priorities and delivers superior results

Elevating the capabilities of the organization for now and the future

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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Zurich, Canton of Zurich


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