Head of Program Management, Research Digital Portfolio
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description At Takeda, we are a
forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks
innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By
focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other
targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to
bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. About the
Role: As the Head of Program Managementfor Research’s digital
portfolio you will be responsible forthe coordination and execution
of data & digital initiatives for Research, including management of
external partnerships. You will translate high-level digital
strategies into actionable project plans, manage cross-functional
teams, monitor progress via key performance indicators (KPIs), and
ensure that all initiatives are delivered on timeand within
budget.In addition, you will be responsible forensuring adoption
and implementation of digital solutions into pipeline endpoints.
This role requires collaborating with and fostering relationships
across multiple disciplines and teams to ensure alignment of
Research Digital Strategy with Takeda’s core values of
patient-centricity, innovation, and integrity. Accountabilities:
Provide program management support for Research DDTinitiatives
Provide strategic guidance and operational oversight, ensuring
effective alignment with Takeda’s digital and organizational goals.
Monitor program milestones via KPIs, address escalations, and
foster cross-functional collaboration to drive success. Manage
external partnerships, ensuring timely delivery of DD&T
solutions that meet our Functional goals and KPIs Act as a
cross-functional liaison for integration with the broader R&D
strategy Bridge the Research digital strategy with Takeda’s
divisional R&D strategies, encouraging collaboration between
Research, other R&D functions, and data-driven technology teams
to drive seamless integration. Interface with CMC and Research Data
Digital &Technology(RDDT) to ensure an end-to-end digital
product development continuum Partner with RDDT to ensure the
deployment of technology solutions that will enable integration and
interoperability of dataset across R&D organizations Coordinate
the development and implementation of Research digital portfolio
Collaborate with leadership teams and external partnersto ensure
strategic alignment with Takeda’s R&D priorities and broader
corporate objectives. Ensure coordination in solution development
and adoption/change management across Research Workflows Foster an
inclusive and innovative culture Drive a culture that encourages
experimentation and collaboration, empowering teams to explore new
digital approaches. Represent Takeda’s commitment to its values of
patient-centricity, trust, reputation, and business by promoting
transparency, accountability, and a focus on outcomes. Engage with
external industry networks and partners Actively engage with
industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and technology providers to
anticipate emerging trends, shape corporate strategic direction,
and position the company as a leader in digital advancements.
Cultivate strong vendor relationships to drive strategic
partnerships, secure favorable deals, and enhance vendor support.
Build relationships with key partners across the organization,
including R&D, pharmaceutical sciences, and global quality, to
enhance alignment and operational effectiveness. Stay ahead of
industry trends by engaging with external partners, regulatory
bodies, and technology providers. At Takeda, we are a
forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks
innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By
focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other
targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to
bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. Objective /
Purpose: The GI2-Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a new
team of experienced, innovative and collaborative drug discovery
scientists to build an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for
autoimmune inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical need. We
are seeking a senior leader with significant experience in building
and leading biology and cross-functional drug discovery teamsto
establish a new group focused on chronic autoimmune diseases. The
Senior Director Inflammatory Drug Discovery Will be responsible for
developing industry-leading therapeutics for patients with
autoimmune inflammatory diseases by building and leading a large
research group focused on drug development from target
identification through to candidate selection. Will recruit,
retain, and develop a large team of world class, highly innovative
in vitro and in vivo research biologists focused on understanding
the molecular, cellular and organ-level drivers of inflammatory
disease processes, and identifying and developing drug candidates.
Will be scientific research thought leader within the Drug
Discovery Unit (DDU), working within a highly matrixed environment
to build an industry-leading preclinical and early clinical
therapeutic pipeline forInflammatory Diseases. Will set the
discovery portfolio goals for high priority autoimmune diseases and
ensure alignment with key stakeholders in inflammatory disease
research, the clinical development team, and other Takeda
stakeholders. Will be accountable for defining the preclinical
elements of multiple drug discovery programs, in partnership with
other research leaders across Takeda and the early clinical
development team within the GI2 Therapeutic Area. Will interface
with the business development group to identify strategically
important innovative external opportunities Will help maintain the
Takeda culture that promotes creativity, open communication,
collaboration, collegiality, and a high sense of urgency. Maintain
the highest quality of scientific foundations of the company’s drug
discovery process. Accountabilities: Forms a strong partnership
with clinical and commercial team colleagues for disease area
strategic alignment and is accountability for formulation and
delivery of mid-long term innovative strategies to build a
sustainable and innovative Inflammation disease area pipeline The
Senior Director Inflammation Drug Discovery will lead a team of
researchers in early target discovery through candidate selection
and partner with the therapeutic area Translational team in the
development and delivery of robust early development plans
supporting programs through early clinical proof-of-concept. The
appointee will partner with the Center for External Innovation at
Takeda for the identification and assessment of external platform
and pipeline opportunities and be accountable for due diligence
evaluation and recommendations on external opportunities in
Inflammation diseases. Is seen as an international subject matter
expert and identified as a global Takeda thought leader in the
field of Inflammatory disease research and keeps up up-to-date with
scientific, drug discovery and development and the external
competitive environment. Represents Takeda and fosters a presence
in the global inflammation and immunology scientific community
through scientific meetings. Ensures and encourages diversity and
supports individual colleagues and their reports in career
development. Ensure that all Inflammation disease area Global
Product Teams are resourced for optimal scientific support for
research studies, mechanistic understanding, disease area evolution
and competitive landscape understanding. Provides nuanced and
well-informed advice to senior stakeholders about the GI and
Inflammation therapeutic landscape, providing direction on where
the science will lead. Apply in-depth understanding of mechanism
driving disease progression and current therapeutic approaches to
develop novel therapeutic strategies for autoimmune and/or
rheumatological diseases Investigate the underlying mechanisms of
autoimmune diseases and the molecular and cellular processes that
lead to autoimmunity. Lead innovative therapeutic programs,
including the development of small molecules and biologics aimed at
modulating the immune system to treat autoimmune conditions.
Identify and validate mechanistically relevant translational
biomarkers for autoimmune diseases to support early clinical
development Translate target-specific scientific findings into
clinical applications, including the development of new therapeutic
strategies and interventions for autoimmune diseases. Contribute to
regulatory documentation for inflammation disease drug discovery
through to candidate selection/IND. Lead a matrixed team comprised
of scientists from within Takeda as well as external collaborators.
Participate in BD diligence activities in the preclinical discovery
function Leadership: Creative, collaborative, proactive and
confident individual with proven leadership qualities, as
demonstrated by performance. Demonstrated ability to work across
functions, regions and cultures and adheres to Takeda’s values of
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellent communicator, able to
persuasively convey both ideas and data, orally, in presentation
and written format Proven skills as an effective team player who
can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the
company Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple
comprehensible terms Demonstrates leadership presence and
confidence Builds teams across functions and geographies with
individuals who have the right skills and experience to deliver on
key organizational initiatives. Education & Competencies (Technical
and Behavioral): PhD degree in a scientific discipline with 10
years experience , or MS with 16 years experience, or BS with 18
years experience Degree in a relevant field such as life sciencesor
computational sciences Proven experience managing large-scale
digital portfolios in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical
R&D space Expertise in digital strategy development, program
management, and cross-functional governance Strong understanding of
R&D processes and the integration of digital technologies
across the research lifecycle Exceptional communication,
leadership, and stakeholder management skills aligned with Takeda’s
core values Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams,
foster collaboration, and drive organizational alignment ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION : The position will be based in Cambridge, MA.This
position is currently classified as “hybrid” by 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:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00 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-termincentives. 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. EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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