Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences; Hybrid

Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Hybrid) Base Pay Range

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Objective / Purpose
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The Head of Design & Delivery, Pharm Sci will lead the global digital product strategy across Takeda’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Digital Data & Technology (DDT) portfolio driving innovation and operational excellence across the CMC lifecycle.

This leadership role is accountable for shaping and delivering innovative, compliant, and business‑aligned digital solution. You will manage a global team of product managers and work cross‑functionally to ensure that Takeda’s technology platforms are innovative, modern, scalable, and enable faster delivery of medicines to patients.

• Drive the delivery strategy for multi‑year enterprise‑impacting programs and products including critical digital transformation initiatives such as Aedificus Fortis (AF), In Silico First and digitization of internal clinical manufacturing projects
• Elevate the product management teams to be seen as strategic partners ensuring delivery of fit‑for‑purpose digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of Pharm Sci and beyond
• Define and execute the strategic product roadmap across Pharm Sci products including but not limited:
  Scientific Data products (Tetrascience, ECM, SDMS). GMP Clinical Manufacturing products (MES, ERP, MODA, LIMS). Knowledge management product (PLM, R&D Search). Drug and Device Management Lab Validation.
• Structure and resource product teams based on demand planning to support strategic roadmaps
• Ensure platforms are integrated, compliant, and user‑centric across all business areas.
• Build, upskill, and lead a high‑performing global product management team. Foster a product‑driven agile culture to support delivery excellence
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Pharm Sci, Research and RDDT including Business Partners, Tech Services, Data and AI delivery to align technology strategies with evolving business needs.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, NLP) into the product portfolio to drive operational excellence and innovation in CMC and device design
• Ensure all products are developed and maintained in compliance with global regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA) 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 Pharm Sci product leadership in strategic governance forums, investment planning committees, and external regulatory or 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 Product Oriented Delivery (POD) Leads, 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.
• Drive alignment between POD capacity and evolving business needs ensuring agility in responding to high‑impact initiatives
• Responsible for stakeholder management, driving cross‑functional collaboration, cross‑enterprise influence 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D technology or digital product leadership…