Takeda
pharmaceutical or healthcare
DataStrategy&ReportingLead
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“Data Strategy & Reporting Lead at Takeda. Skills: Data Strategy, Data Product Management, Reporting, Team Leadership. Lead Data Strategy & Reporting COE. Partner with US Head of Data COE”
What You'll Achieve.
enable high-quality analytics; enable reporting; enable AI-driven use cases; ensure solutions are accurate, scalable; aligned to priority brand and portfolio needs; fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement; seamless continuity across time zones; accurately reflect analytical and business needs; secure, compliant, and cost-effective data products; meet specific brand team needs; quickly access trusted, decision-ready information; demonstrate business value; ensure GCC practices are consistent with enterprise data policies; deepen technical and business expertise
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, 10+ years in data strategy, data product management, or data operations in pharmaceutical or healthcare, 8+ years in data architecture, data modeling, ETL, warehousing, and analytics, including exposure to commercial pharma data, 5+ years leading teams in a matrixed, global or GCC/offshore environment, Proven experience with pharmaceutical commercial data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Komodo, specialty pharmacy, market access, patient services data), Hands-on experience across the full data lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, and change management, SAS proficiency, Experience with BI tools such as Tableau and/or Power BI, Practical experience with cloud data platforms and modern data architectures (e.g., AWS, Databricks, or similar), Solid understanding of data governance, master data management, and privacy/compliance considerations for commercial pharma data, Proficiency in using AI and GenAI tools to streamline data and reporting workflows, improve data quality, and enhance insight generation, Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior US leaders, translating business and brand strategies into a clear data and reporting roadmap and prioritized backlog, communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across geographies, functions, and levels — including BU I&A brand leads and technology partners, Experience managing large, complex initiatives using Agile and/or traditional delivery approaches, with a bias toward execution and accountability, Demonstrated success leading cross-cultural teams and driving innovation, operational efficiency, and high standards of delivery in a distributed model
Nice to Have
Master’s degree preferred, familiarity with Python/pySpark/Spark beneficial
What You'll Do.
Lead Data Strategy & Reporting COE
Partner with US Head of Data COE
Turn commercial data into assets
Own data product strategy and roadmap
Build and develop India-based teams
Translate US data strategy into GCC execution
Capture home office reporting requirements
Define enterprise data product roadmap
Lead design and evolution of data products
Coordinate with DD&T on architecture
Own development and delivery of reporting solutions
Improve time-to-insight
Define and track metrics
Implement data governance practices
Establish data quality KPIs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with US Head of Data COE; Partner with US and international I&A, DD&T, Commercial Operations, and Market Access teams; Engage with US, OBU and international I&A BU I&A leads; Participate in Data planning forums, leadership reviews, and stakeholder discussions; Coordinate with DD&T and other tech partners; Partner with global/US Data COE, DD&T, and governance teams; Build, lead, and develop India-based pods; Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Communication Scope
communication and influencing skills; engage senior stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Manage large, complex initiatives, Agile delivery, Traditional delivery
Full Job Description
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s [Privacy Notice](https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and [Terms of Use](https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/). I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. ## **Job Description** ## OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE We are seeking a dynamic analytics leader to join Takeda's newly established GCC Commercial Analytics & Insights (I&A) organization in India as the Data Strategy & Reporting COE Lead. * Lead the Data Strategy & Reporting Center of Excellence within Takeda's GCC I&A organization in India, serving as the primary GCC counterpart to the US Head of Data COE and providing centralized data strategy, data product, and reporting capabilities for the US and other business units. * Act as the trusted partner to the US Head of Data COE in the GCC — owning execution of the shared data and reporting agenda, maintaining close day-to-day alignment on priorities, standards, and deliverables, and operating as an embedded extension of the US Data COE rather than a separate function. * Partner with US and international I&A, DD&T, Commercial Operations, and Market Access teams to turn commercial data into reliable, reusable assets that enable high‑quality analytics, reporting, and AI‑driven use cases. * Own the strategy and roadmap for data products and reporting — including home office reporting — ensuring solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned to priority brand and portfolio needs across all BUs. * Build and develop India‑based data and reporting teams that operate as an embedded extension of US/Global I&A, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. ## ACCOUNTABILITIES **US Data COE partnership and strategic alignment** * Serve as the primary GCC partner to the US Head of D
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