Senior Director, Business Systems Ownership

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Job Description

Objective / Purpose:

Our Data and Quantitative Sciences group (DQS) is made up of more than 500 quantitative scientists who harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of highly innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from quantitative clinical pharmacology, statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, patient safety & pharmacovigilance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and reimagine our disciplines. They work with novel data streams, including real-world data and digital tools, and apply advanced analytics including artificial intelligence and automation.

As part of DQS, the Programming Team at Takeda consists of therapeutically aligned teams and strategically focused enablement groups who drive the clinical trial data curation, analysis and reporting processes from IND through life-cycle management.  Programming works in partnership with our key R&D stakeholders, including all Data and Quantitative Sciences functions, Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T), Regulatory, Global Development Office and Global Product Teams.

Where technology and software-related decisions, including system selection, architecture and implementation are the responsibility of R&D DD&T, the individual in this role will direct and own functional business system requirements, outcomes and process changes in conjunction with these decisions.  The Senior Director will oversee directors and managers who provide business support for analytics, computing, and reporting systems and may have responsibility for business systems across multiple countries and regions, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence at a global scale. They will develop and authorize implementation of organizational policies for business systems, providing strategic direction to their team. Recognized as an influential leader within Takeda’s R&D function and externally within the industry, this role shapes the future of business systems through thought leadership and innovation.

Accountabilities:                                                                                

• Directs global business systems strategy and operations, ensuring alignment with Takeda’s corporate, R&D and DD&T objectives and integration across multiple functional areas and geographies.

• Maintain readiness for inspections and audits.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to a high-performing business systems support team, accountable for influencing business strategy and direction for assigned areas.

• Develops and implements organizational policies, standards, and procedures for business systems lifecycle management and compliance, authorizing their implementation across assigned areas.

• Makes decisions that directly impact the success of DQS, R&D, and Takeda globally, with accountability for outcomes at the division, group, and company level.

• Recognized as an external thought leader, driving innovation and advancement in business systems, and contributing to the evolution of industry best practices.

• Consistently works with abstract ideas and complex situations across functional areas, identifying and evaluating fundamental issues to provide strategic direction for major business systems.

• Responsible for the overall operational success of assigned business systems functionality, ensuring seamless integration with other major organizational segments and global initiatives.

• Regularly communicates with executive leadership (e.g., R&D Management Committee members) on matters of strategic importance for Takeda and leads large-scale projects and initiatives that impact the business on both domestic and international levels.

• Plan and manage the team budget; contribute to strategic planning and roadmap setting aligned to DQS priorities; champion a culture of innovation and data‑driven decision‑making.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

• MS with 15+ years working experience (BS with 18+ years) in related quantitative field.

• Demonstrated global leadership experience in biotech/pharma R&D,