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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to join the newly formed Commercial Analytics & Insights (CA&I) organization as Head of Data, AI and Decision Science out of our Cambridge, MA office.

As the Head of Data, AI and Decision Science, you will transform data operations into a strategic asset and drive commercial excellence for the US Business unit. Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop and execute Takeda's data strategy, governance, AI initiatives, and advanced analytics to support business growth, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This critical role focuses on supporting upcoming launches while enhancing performance across Takeda's portfolio. You will work closely with DD&T, USBU leadership, Franchise Heads, and Functional groups (ex. Market Access, Patient Services, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Medical) to provide actionable insights for informed decision-making

How you will contribute:

• Develop and execute comprehensive data, advanced analytics, and AI strategy that aligns with Takeda's business objectives across multi-functional and multi-therapy areas
• Transform fragmented data, analytics, and reporting into unified systems that serve as strategic assets, implementing connected data, Analytics & AI products with clear accountability for action insights that support business decisions for USBU
• Build partnerships within and across business units to drive enterprise-wide change management and create a data-driven decision-making culture for USBU
• Foster collaboration between humans and AI, and create a harmonious and productive work environment for AI solutions
• Collaborate with DD&T and Innovation Capability Centers across Takeda to enable capabilities and resources that scale to the needs of CA&I.
• Establish and maintain a data governance framework to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all domains
• Lead the Governance & Quality organization to implement consistent standards and practices for USBU
• Direct the development of data quality measurement systems, processes and reporting across therapy areas
• Lead Specialized data quality teams across TAs and new products and ensure all data management practices comply with regulatory and Takeda enterprise requirements
• Partner with global and USBU DD&T to establish data products and strategies that can drive analytics products
• Oversee initiatives that establish and implement iterative analytics products and solutions across TAs
• Direct the development and training for users to create a continuous learning environment for iterative analytics products
• Lead and oversee change management initiatives across field users for new
  capability/product rollouts and migrations
• Lead the Advanced Analytics COE team to measure historical performance and optimize spending and execution
• Drive the development of ML/predictive classifiers for NBA (Next Best Action) and dynamic message targeting
• Direct the identification and implementation of Gen AI use cases and delivery of scaled experiments

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Information
  Systems, Statistics, or related field required; MBA is a plus
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and technology leadership roles
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with deep understanding of commercial operations
• Proven track record leading large, diverse teams in a matrix organization
• Experience implementing ente