Medical DDT - Therapeutic Area Business Parter

Role:
Senior strategic partner in Medical Data, Digital & Technology (DDT) for Takeda’s therapeutic areas includeGI, Vaccines, Plasma-Derived Therapies, and Marketed Brands Development.

• develop and execute multi-year digital roadmaps aligned with TA strategies;
• translate therapeutic priorities into scalable digital, AI, analytics, and knowledge-management initiatives;
• lead cross-functional DDT squads to deliver digital capabilities;
• champion digital transformation, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies like GenAI;
• build trusted relationships with TA leadership and stakeholders;
• ensure solutions meet compliance, regulatory, and quality standards;
• establish KPIs and monitor value realization.

• advanced degree in Life Sciences, Digital Health, Data Science or related;
• 10+ years in Medical Affairs, Digital Health, or Data & Analytics, with significant experience leading digital transformation programs in pharma or biotech;
• deep expertise in digital technologies, AI, evidence generation, and medical ecosystems;
• proven leadership in influencing global, matrixed organizations without direct authority;
• strong stakeholder management, strategic planning, and communication skills;
• Agile/Safe certification and experience with regulatory compliance preferred.

High Value: focus on digital transformation and AI integration within pharmaceutical R&D, medical affairs, and evidence generation; global scope with Cambridge-based location and some international travel; measurable success in implementing digital roadmaps, improving engagement, and delivering business value.