Takeda
Pharma
Manager,CoreDataProductStrategy
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“Manager, Core Data Product Strategy at Takeda. Skills: Data product strategy, Data modeling, Data engineering, Analytics. Support ownership of assigned Core product components across requirements, design, build, and release. Gather and document requirements from Franchise data strategy translate them into user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or a related field, 2–5 years of experience in data product management, data engineering, data modeling, or analytics in a matrixed environment, Hands-on experience with dimensional data modeling (facts/dimensions), semantic layers, and basic data quality practices, Familiarity with commercial pharma data domains (e.g., CRM/field activity, omnichannel interactions, HCP/HCO, affiliations, market access), Working knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks), ELT/ETL concepts, and release management processes, Demonstrated ability to write clear requirements and acceptance criteria and work effectively with engineering teams
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of SQL/Spark for validation and basic Python exposure a plus, Exposure to BI and metrics layers (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and metric definition governance, Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models
What You'll Do.
Support ownership of assigned Core product components across requirements
Gather and document requirements from Franchise data strategy translate them into user stories
Define and maintain schemas
and business rules in alignment with established Core standards and MDM publishes
Coordinate build and validation activities with DD&T and offshore QA support release readiness and documentation
Produce and maintain product documentation such as product summaries
business rule definitions
Participate in enablement activities (e.g.
office hours) and respond to franchise questions
Assist with franchise migrations from legacy or bespoke data assets to Core solutions
Manage assigned backlog participate in refinement
and delivery status for assigned workstreams
Participate in design reviews
and data governance touchpoints
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Franchise data strategy leads, DD&T, and Governance/MDM; Coordinate build and validation activities with DD&T and offshore QA support; Participate in enablement activities (e.g., schema walkthroughs, office hours) and respond to franchise questions; Work effectively with engineering teams
Communication Scope
Write clear requirements and acceptance criteria
Process & Methodology
Manage assigned backlog, Refinement, Sprint planning, Demos, Retrospectives, Track dependencies, risks, and delivery status
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** Join Takeda as a Manager, Core Data Product Strategy, where you will support the design, build, and adoption of enterprise Core data products and standards. In this role, you will contribute to one or more Core data products or components—such as conformed HCP/HCO dimensions, standardized fact tables, omnichannel interaction models, or semantic/metrics catalogue entries—working under the guidance of Senior Managers and Core Data Product Lead. You will partner closely with Franchise data strategy leads, DD&T, and Governance/MDM to translate business needs into well-defined requirements, support enterprise-grade data models, and help drive adoption of Core solutions so franchises can extend Core rather than create bespoke assets. **How you will contribute** * Support ownership of assigned Core product components across requirements, design, build, and release. * Gather and document requirements from Franchise data strategy leads; translate them into user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items. * Define and maintain schemas, mappings, and business rules in alignment with established Core standards and MDM publishes. * Coordinate build and validation activities with DD&T and offshore QA teams; support release readiness and documentation. * Produce and maintain product documentation such as product summaries, lineage views, business rule definitions, and sample queries. * Participate in enablement activities (e.g., schema walkthroughs, office hours) and respond to franchise questions. * Assist with franchise m
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