Decision Science Lead, US Oncology

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Job Description
Decisions Science Lead, US Oncology
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Drive the design and execution of marketing mix models and ROI analysis to inform budget planning and assess the effectiveness of promotional activities across various channels (e.g., digital, TV, print, field)
• Evaluate and optimize customer engagement across omnichannel touchpoints. Conduct campaign analysis to understand channel contribution and customer journey insights.
• Design and implement methodologies to assess the effectiveness of field force alerts and their influence on HCP behavior and prescribing patterns.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leverage internal and external datasets (e.g., sales, CRM, claims, digital, media) to build models and dashboards that inform strategic planning.
• Analyze competitive intelligence and market trends to provide insights that enhance customer engagement strategies
• Partner with marketing, field teams, digital, DD&T, finance and other analytics groups to deliver cohesive and actionable insights that drive strategic and tactical decisions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to align cross-functional teams on analytics-driven strategies and initiatives.
• Execute experimentation with novel data sources and modeling approaches to enhance precision and relevance.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of decision science initiatives on business outcomes.
• Continuously monitor and refine analytics processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

• Drive experimentation with novel data sources and modeling approaches to enhance precision and relevance
• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and techniques in analytics and decision science. Bring forward innovative approaches to solve complex business problems.
• Establish and promote best practices in analytics methodologies and data visualization to improve the quality and impact of insights delivered.
• Strategic Agility - strategic enterprise thinker who finds innovative ways to develop solutions. Exceptional ability to set an agenda aligned to a function's future focused objectives, deploy it and deliver results
• Creates Clarity - focuses on the few priorities that matter most. Track record of developing and implementing programs that reduce complexity and measurably improve business performance

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Business, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in analytics roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Hands-on experience with marketing mix modeling, multivariate regression, time series analysis, and other statistical techniques.
• Strong understanding of commercial pharma data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, CRM, digital engagement platforms).
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, and visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex patient insights to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry

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.
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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:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00
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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