Lead, Global Advanced Analytics

Role Summary

Lead, Global Advanced Analytics is a high-visibility role within Takeda Oncology responsible for accelerating excellence in advanced analytics and driving a data‑driven future for the Global Oncology Business Unit. The role involves designing, deploying, and leading advanced analytics capabilities, informing senior leadership strategy, and partnering with Global Marketing and LOCs to optimize commercial strategy and the marketing experience. The candidate should be a solutions‑oriented leader with strong storytelling, fluency in GenAI, and hands‑on experience in analytics to transform the function.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Become the change agent by driving innovation with use of latest GenAI and ML approaches to solving complex analytical problems
• 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 including using latest genAI and ML approaches

Qualifications

• Required: BA or BS degree; Master’s degree in computer sciences, Statistics, Business, or related field preferred
• Required: Minimum 8+ years’ related experience in commercial and advanced analytics
• Required: 3+ years’ experience in the bio/pharmaceutical or related field with direct responsibilities in advanced analytics, data strategy and governance
• Required: Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action; excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate complex issues simply and orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Required: Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders; ability to influence outcomes
• Preferred: Master’s degree in related field

Skills

• 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
• Experience leveraging complex data to drive business decisions, hands-on data science methods (predictive analytics, ML, patient-level data triggers) using R, Python, SAS; databricks; visualization with Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau; fluency with pharma data sources (Veeva, IQVIA) and RWD sources (TriNetX, Flatiron, Optum, Komodo)
• Deep knowledge of statistical tools and ability to design and execute complex analytics to solve business problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines; strong relationship-building with stakeholders
• Vendor management and budget maintenance capabilities
• Data-driven mindset with emphasis on robust, ongoing data study and transparent communication
• Strong written and in-person presentation skills; ability to convey changes and intentions clearly
• Ability to quickly learn Oncology therapeutic area and products

Additional Requirements

• Travel: 10%, more as needed for specific business purposes; some international travel required