Head of Trial Data Technology

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 29, 2023

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 and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as Head of Trial Data Technology - Alta Petens in our Cambridge office!At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Takeda is advancing an exciting pipeline and wants to ensure that we have the infrastructure and talent in place to support it. Our overall goal is to ensure that we get our therapeutics to patients quickly by having the right operational model and integrated clinical data pipeline to support delivery.The Head of Trial Data Technology is responsible for leading the platforms, integrations, and technical operations of R&D''s clinical trial data program. The data program will include an integrated data flow with end-to-end control of data, will be foundationally capable of enabling a high-degree of automation and near-time data access, and will readily incorporate disruptive technologies that enable next-gen trial designs and insights. The data program will encompass all systems, platforms, architecture, and tools involved in the collection, processing, review and analysis of clinical trial patient and operational data, including high-dimensional data such as genomics, digital health, and real-world data.DELIVERY & BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITY The Head of Trial Data Technology is expected to:Lead all technology- and platform-related aspects of the global data program to support Takeda R&D''s vision to create a development engine and ecosystem that provides optimal clinical data control and quality in a predictable, automated & cost-effective wayProvide strategic vision for long-term delivery innovationAct as the overall Technology point of contact across the data programLead the evolution of Takeda''s infrastructure to meet current and future R&D needs while maintaining appropriate congruency with Takeda''s enterprise data strategy and backbone Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of data program architecture diagrams including application, integration, deployment, dev ops, and dataOversee all platform and systems integrationsWork with architects and engineers to develop and automate large-scale, high-performance data storage and processing systems, with connection to experimentation and machine learning infrastructureOversee an operational team of data engineers responsible for moving data through the data pipelineCORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE Strategic Planning and ExecutionReports on the progress of projects, issues/plans, and critical path schedules to executive leadershipVisibly engages across the organization to ensure transformational impactOversee all technical design and implementation aspects of the R&D global data programResource and Issue ManagementProactively identifies project issues before they arise and develops contingency plans; communicates project-related issues to senior executive management and manages issues to resolution.Manages internal and external resources (people, information, technologies, time, and capital); allocates project resources appropriately to align with business imperatives.Matrix Team ManagementProvides matrix management and strategic and tactical leadership across data programs.EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Ph.D. with 12+ years experience or MS with 12+ years experience in IT with previous experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industryTrack record of successful leadership, management, and development of large, multi-disciplinary technical teams on medium/large scale data infrastructure projectsExperience in machine learning workload and AI-powered productsPassionate to keep up with the industry trends and approaches to solve technical problemsLI-KD1This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda''s Hybrid and Remote Work accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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