Associate Director, Publication Data Systems & Innovations

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Job Description

About this role:

In this role, you will be at the center of driving innovation and operational excellence, shaping the future of Takeda’s global publication systems and technologies. You will be responsible to develop and deliver consistent digital and technical approaches contributing to the roadmap for several systems related to Data, Insights, Business Intelligence and Analytics, working on multiple internal platforms in a highly complex environment. By integrating compliance, strategic alignment, and cutting-edge solutions, you will enhance system design, accessibility, and business support, while leading transformative initiatives that support groundbreaking scientific publications and communications across the organization.

Accountabilities

Publication management system and related interfaces

• Perform business administration tasks in the publication management system and related platforms.
• Serve as the Global Publications CoE lead for publication management system solutions, creating a roadmap aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams and vendors to enhance service levels and resolve issues effectively.
• Monitor data quality within the system and recommend/implement necessary remediation measures to ensure compliance.
• Support Global Publications CoE initiatives by providing design recommendations, user setup, data extraction, testing, and creating user guides as needed.

Innovation and technology projects

• Lead assigned projects, working closely with internal/external teams and key stakeholders to ensure innovation project delivery within the set timelines and scope.
• Collaborate with IT groups, Medical Communications CoE and other groups to deliver innovative solutions, including dashboards, HCP gateway, and analytic tools.
• Deliver technology initiatives in and agile environment in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders
• Monitor (external) technology advancements, and knowledge management best practices and recommend innovative solutions
• Work with stakeholders to transform business needs into analytics tools and innovative services, ensuring Takeda’s CoEs maintain a best-in-class standard.

Communication tools

• Develop communication and content sharing platforms to support the delivery of the Global Scientific Communication mission and vision.
• Design robust system reports to support business needs and provide publication-related insights.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders about operations, platforms, and tools to make necessary improvements.
• Collaborate with Global Scientific Communications CoE teams to address data quality tasks, leveraging tools like automation to ensure efficiency.

Competencies and Skills:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise  

• Advanced expertise in IT systems and technologies including NLP, AI, automation, Veeva, and publication management system(s), search engines, digital delivery channels and other principles of app and software development
• Strong skills in software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and system roadmaps for business needs.
• Competence in content management, automation tools, and data quality assurance to maintain compliance and performance standards.
• Proficiency in key tools like Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) and search and analytics technologies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and manage external vendors to deliver projects su