Associate Director, Advanced Analytics

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Job Description
About the role:
As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Global Oncology Digital and Analytics team, you will report to the Sr. Director of Advanced Analytics. This candidate will have the unique opportunity to support (including design and implement) the transformation of advanced analytics for global Oncology Business Unit (OBU). This high visibility role will be primarily responsible for accelerating excellence in enabling advanced analytical functions, and in ideating, designing, deploying, and leading a data driven future at Takeda Oncology, contributing to strategy thought partnership for the senior leadership team in the Takeda Oncology Business Unit. The desired candidate should be a leader - solutions-oriented, highly passionate storyteller to lead Takeda into the next generation of advanced analytics.
How you will contribute:

• Lead execution of long-term OBU advanced analytics strategy that integrates broader strategic goals and organizational initiatives to aid data-driven decision making and growth
• Understand key business questions in the context of the OBU vision/objectives, then develop hypothesis, design and execute key analytics to address the business questions
• Conduct above-market analytics to enable launch excellence and improve in-market performance
• Develop standardized analytics frameworks to guide regions and share best practices among insights and analytics community
• Build relationships with business users of advanced analytics insights to support their requirements through effective communication, data governance and documentation
• Execute innovative use of data assets and decision sciences methods to assist other OBU teams in answering challenging questions

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree required with a minimum of 8 years related experience in commercial and advanced analytics
• 3+ years' experience in the bio/pharmaceutical or related field with direct responsibilities in advanced analytics, data strategy and governance
• Knowledge of advanced analytics approaches and methodologies and best practices of leveraging data to drive informative decisions
• Proficiency in using advanced analytics to drive business value including ROI/value assessment, digital KPI tracking, campaign measurement, etc
• Experience leveraging complex data to drive business decisions, hands on experience in data science methodologies (predictive analytics, machine learning, patient level data triggers) using R, Python, SAS in databricks and deep knowledge of Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau for visualization.
• Fluency with pharma data sources such as Veeva and IQVIA including RWD sources such as TriNetX, Flatiron, Optum, Komodo etc.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action; excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues & mitigate risks
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GenAI

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Sciences, Statistics, Business, or related field preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 10%, more as needed for specific business purposes
• Some international travels will be required

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
149,100.00 - 234,300.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 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. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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