Description
People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda. Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?
We are currently seeking for a Head of Data & Insights (m/w/d) to be based in our country organization in Berlin.
OBJECTIVES
1. Drive data-driven patient/HCP/product insights in LOC and acts as a trusted insights partner for all functions
2. Act as customer domain data owner and drive the execution of data strategy and standards in LOC
3. Represent LOC in the EUCAN customer domain data governance council and supports the shaping of future standards
4. Drive thought leadership and advanced analytics and data driven customer engagement (e.g., next best action) in close collaboration with BUs, NGCE and other cross-functional team members
5. Provides guidance and input for EUCAN on shaping patient data and RWE domain
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
6. Develop capabilities within the team, manages resources and priorities
7. Operationalize the EUCAN data strategy and governance framework by addressing LOC needs, ensuring compliance, and optimizing data utilization across functions.
8. Accelerate Digital & Insights (D&I) capability across the LOC, creating a strategic roadmap and implementing initiatives that drive transformation, including data management, data governance and advanced analytics – AI/ML.
9. Develops and executes clear and practical plans based on key priorities that will accelerate the organization towards achievement of its goals
10. Embed a Data & Insights mindset shift across the LOC, transitioning from a support function to a strategic enabler for commercial and medical teams.
11. Support business planning and forecasting process (MRP, MYC, LRF) with business units
12. Drive the deployment and adaption of enterprise-wide D&I tools (e.g., Enterprise Data Backbone, Power BI) to enhance data accessibility and visualization across the organization
13. Drive the deployment and adoption of enterprise-wide D&I tools (e.g., Enterprise Data Backbone, Power BI) to enhance data accessibility and visualization across the organization.
14. Ensure market research and competitive intelligence initiatives align with strategic priorities and generate actionable insights for brand teams and leadership.
15. Provide executive-level insights and analytics summaries to inform key decision-making at TLT and LOC levels.
16. Define and lead the Data Science & Advanced Analytics strategy for the LOC, ensuring alignment with GPD and LOC priorities to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation.
17. Develop a robust data architecture that supports scalability, interoperability, and seamless integration of multiple data sources, ensuring a strong foundation for analytics and insights.
18. Support ad-hoc insights Leadership TEAM
19. Partner on any additional I&A needs/tools/dashboards
Leadership
20. Lead the Data & Insights (D&I) team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in analytics.
21. Define and execute a comprehensive Data & Insights strategy, ensuring alignment with GPD priorities and long-term business objectives.
22. Drives thought leadership and advanced analytics and data driven customer engagement (Todai) in close collaboration with BUs, NGCE and other cross-functional team members
23. Drive organizational change management efforts, ensuring that data-driven insights become central to decision-making processes across all functions.
Decision-making and Autonomy
24. Lead the execution of the Data & Insights strategy, making high-impact decisions that shape the future of insights within the organization.
25. Own and manage the local data structure, ensuring data integrity, governance, and accessibility for strategic decision-making.
26. Solve complex business challenges through data science, predictive modeling, and AI-driven insights, enhancing commercial effectiveness and patient-centric strategies.
Interaction
27. Act as a trusted strategic insights partner for commercial, medical, and corporate functions, translating data into actionable business strategies.
28. Represent the LOC in the EUCAN/GPD communities and forums, including Data & Insights EUCAN Leadership Team & EUCAN/GPD Data Governance Forum.
29. Own and optimize third-party data partnerships and sourcing (e.g., IQVIA, Insight Health) to ensure high-quality market intelligence and analytics capabilities.
30. Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure seamless integration of local and GPD-wide data strategies.
Innovation
31. Defines how to operationalize EUCAN data strategy and data governance taking into account LOC needs and pain points
32. Responsible for implementation of strategy
33. Drive benchmarking initiatives to assess best practices in data utilization, analytics maturity, and digital transformation across the industry.
34. Define and implement Data science methodologies, including Churn (retention), MMM, NBA and CES methodologies, ensuring the organization remains ahead of market trends.
35. Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and analytics platforms to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of insights generation.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
36. Min. 5 years of experience leading data and insights roles and/or responsible for innovation, consumer activation or insight-led digital transformation, data science or equivalent
37. Experience with building and deploying D&I capabilities and competencies across an organization
38. Relevant SFE experience in Healthcare sector
39. Strong knowledge of data ecosystems and advanced analytics methodologies
40. Be the leading expert on D&I and has demonstrated innovative mindset and technical expertise
41. Bachelor’s, ideally master’s degree in e.g., Business Administration or a comparable degree
42. Very good knowledge of English and German
Empowering our people to shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world. Learn more at takedajobs.com.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At our heart are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race or ethnic origin or disability.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
Locations
DEU - Berlin - Wirtschaftswunder
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time