Head, Data & AI Enablement at Takeda MA – Cambridge

Job Summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join its R&D Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) organization as the Head of Data and AI Enablement. This pivotal role is instrumental in empowering Takeda’s R&D teams to unlock the full potential of data and cutting-edge AI technologies, driving transformative advancements in research and clinical development.

AI-Driven Transformation:
Spearhead the deployment and integration of advanced AI and machine learning capabilities across workflows, embedding tools such as LLMs and generative AI into critical processes such as clinical protocol generation, molecule prediction, and trial optimization.

Continuously explore and integrate emerging technologies, ensuring Takeda remains at the forefront of innovation while tailoring solutions to address evolving R&D challenges.

Position AI and generative models as fundamental enablers of data-driven decision-making and empower researchers to uncover transformative insights that drive meaningful patient outcomes.

The Head of Data and AI Enablement will play a critical role in fostering a culture of data-driven innovation by building capabilities that unlock the full value of Takeda’s diverse data assets, institutional knowledge, and insights.

Drive the development of tools, workflows, and integration solutions that eliminate data silos, improve accessibility, and enhance agility across R&D while enabling compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA and GxP.

Implement and oversee fit for purpose data governance frameworks that focus on unlocking scientific agility and enabling advanced analytics, ensuring reliable data integration, accessibility, quality, and compliance while empowering R&D teams to derive actionable insights.

Enable seamless access to high-quality data and deploy advanced analytics and AI technologies to position Takeda’s data resources as drivers of discovery, trial optimization, and future therapeutic innovation.

Transform Takeda’s data into a foundational pillar for R&D excellence by delivering scalable platforms and integrating emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge and foster scientific breakthroughs.

Technical Leadership:
Acts as a change agent to promote innovative ways of working and fostering collaboration across R&D DD&T, R&D, Global DD&T, external technology partners.

Drive Technical Excellence:
Lead the advancement of internal technical capabilities by fostering innovation and embedding AI-powered technologies like generative AI and large language models into R&D workflows, ensuring solutions align with Takeda’s scientific priorities.

Architect and Deliver Scalable Solutions:
Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, scalable internal solutions that integrate data and AI to unlock insights, enhance decision‑making, and drive efficiency across research, clinical, and regulatory functions.

Elevate Technical Skillsets:
Serve as a mentor and coach to elevate technical expertise within Takeda’s teams, enabling cross‑functional stakeholders to embrace data engineering, AI methodologies, and advanced analytics tools in their workflows.

Leadership in Data‑Driven Innovation:
Act as a strategic technical lead across R&D by continuously exploring and integrating cutting‑edge technologies to address R&D challenges and ensure Takeda remains at the forefront of data and AI innovation.

Ownership of Mission‑Critical Deliverables:
Take accountability for technical success by ensuring high‑quality execution and alignment of all internal solutions, establishing rigorous processes and standards that meet regulatory requirements and business impact goals.

Resource Management:
Manage budgets and resources efficiently to prioritize and achieve technical milestones.

Ensure adherence to compliance, security, and IT governance standards while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures. Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results. Excellent communicator, able to…