Takeda
Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Hybrid)
Takeda, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Cambridge, MA)
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Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Cambridge, MA)
role at
Takeda
Base pay range
$208,200.00/yr - $327,140.00/yr
This range is provided by Takeda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Job Description Objective / Purpose : The Head of Design & Delivery, PharmSci 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 solutions. 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.
Accountabilities
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 PharmSci and beyond
Define and execute the strategic product roadmap across PharmSci products including but not limited to 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 PharmSci, 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 PharmSci 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
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral) Required:
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 roles, with deep expertise across Pharmaceutical Sciences
Strong understanding of CMC processes, GxP, regulatory compliance and global quality standards
Demonstrated ability to lead product teams through complex, regulated environments using modern product management and agile delivery frameworks
Strategic thinker with outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven success managing global teams, product portfolios, and vendor ecosystems
Minimum 8 years of people leadership experience within a technology or product development environment and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences or a related field
Technical Competencies
Experience with technology platforms such as Tetrascience, PLM, OpenLabs, MES, SAP ERP, and/or both regulated and non-regulated lab informatics and automation tools
Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies in the R&D and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ability to propose and prioritize future technical investments, assessing trade-offs between technical risks and potential benefits/rewards
Knowledge of product management and key trends
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with a proven track record in delivering complex technology projects
Behavioral Competencies
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Experience with prototyping tools and techniques
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels
Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterprise
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to manage financial and people resources across multiple business functions, portfolios, and projects
Ability to understand and collaborate with customer and/or business partner needs through dialogue to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, before recommending solutions
Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results
Ability to present complex information clearly and with confidence
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company
Foster solutions-oriented thinking by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity
Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range :
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, health benefits, retirement plans, and other well-being programs.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations: Boston, MA
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Senior Director, Design & Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Cambridge, MA)
role at
Takeda
Base pay range
$208,200.00/yr - $327,140.00/yr
This range is provided by Takeda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Job Description Objective / Purpose : The Head of Design & Delivery, PharmSci 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 solutions. 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.
Accountabilities
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 PharmSci and beyond
Define and execute the strategic product roadmap across PharmSci products including but not limited to 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 PharmSci, 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 PharmSci 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
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral) Required:
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 roles, with deep expertise across Pharmaceutical Sciences
Strong understanding of CMC processes, GxP, regulatory compliance and global quality standards
Demonstrated ability to lead product teams through complex, regulated environments using modern product management and agile delivery frameworks
Strategic thinker with outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven success managing global teams, product portfolios, and vendor ecosystems
Minimum 8 years of people leadership experience within a technology or product development environment and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences or a related field
Technical Competencies
Experience with technology platforms such as Tetrascience, PLM, OpenLabs, MES, SAP ERP, and/or both regulated and non-regulated lab informatics and automation tools
Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies in the R&D and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ability to propose and prioritize future technical investments, assessing trade-offs between technical risks and potential benefits/rewards
Knowledge of product management and key trends
Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with a proven track record in delivering complex technology projects
Behavioral Competencies
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Experience with prototyping tools and techniques
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels
Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterprise
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to manage financial and people resources across multiple business functions, portfolios, and projects
Ability to understand and collaborate with customer and/or business partner needs through dialogue to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, before recommending solutions
Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results
Ability to present complex information clearly and with confidence
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company
Foster solutions-oriented thinking by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity
Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range :
$208,200.00 - $327,140.00
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, health benefits, retirement plans, and other well-being programs.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations: Boston, MA
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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