Director, Design & Delivery, DQS & Global Regions DDT

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Objective /

Purpose:

The Head of Design & Delivery for Data & Quantitative Sciences (DQS) and Global Regions DD&T will lead the global technical product strategy across Takeda’s DQS and R&D Global Regions DD&T portfolio. This includes oversight of key domains such as Programming, Statistical Computing, Global Evidence, Quantitative Pharmacology & Translational Sciences, Pharmacovigilance and R&D Global Regions.

This role is accountable for advancing Takeda’s R&D pipeline by shaping and delivering innovative, compliant, and business‑aligned digital solutions. These solutions will enable data‑driven decision‑making, operational excellence, and regulatory success across the DQS landscape—leveraging modern, scalable, and AI‑enabled technologies to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective medicines to patients.

The candidate will lead a global team of product managers and collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure that Takeda’s DQS & R&D Global Regions’ technology platforms are forward‑looking, robust, and optimized to support faster, safer, and more efficient development outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the strategic product roadmap supporting the Data and Quantitative Science and R&D Global Regions Strategy, including:
  Platforms for statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R, Python), advanced analytics, real‑world evidence, quantitative pharmacology, translational sciences. Pharmacovigilance technologies (safety databases, signal detection, case processing automation, E2B compliance). Enabling automated data quality checks, scalable cloud infrastructure, and advanced analytics platforms—including AI/ML and GenAI tools—to enhance DQS decision‑making, while ensuring robust governance, security, and compliance across global operations.

• Ensure platforms are integrated, compliant, and user‑centric across all business areas.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing global product management team. Foster a product‑driven culture grounded in Takeda’s values:
  Patient–Trust–Reputation–Business.

• Collaborate with senior leaders across DQS, Global Development, and IT delivery to align technology strategies with evolving business needs.

• Integrate emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, NLP, digital submissions, real‑time safety monitoring) into the product portfolio to drive innovation in the quantitative sciences and pharmacovigilance functions.

• Ensure all products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, ICH, EMA, FDA, PMDA) and Takeda’s quality and risk management standards.

• Work closely with architecture, engineering, quality, and data teams to ensure scalable and interoperable solutions across R&D.

• Represent DQS & Global Regions product leadership in strategic governance forums, investment planning committees, and external industry working groups as needed.

• Ensures alignment of product solutions to Takeda’s short and long‑term goals, both tactical and strategic.

• Leads and mentors POD Owners, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, and Quality Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

• Provides guidance and coaching to team members and teams, reviewing and assessing team performance and identifying areas for improvement.

• Responsible for stakeholder management, driving cross‑functional collaboration and communication to ensure smooth project/product delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

• Handles risk management, identifying potential project/product risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Oversees project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of projects within budget and in adherence to quality standards.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

Required:

• Bachelor’…