Takeda · 1 week ago
Director, Product Pod Lead
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a leading pharmaceutical company committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes. They are seeking a Director, Product Pod Lead to define and execute the vision, strategy, and delivery of technology solutions for global R&D and Regulatory functions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develops and conveys portfolio level strategy and vision in collaboration with stakeholders, aligning with business goals and technology directions
Maintains and communicates the integrated portfolio product roadmap to ensure team alignment and delivery of value
Oversee a portfolio of products and services: with end-to-end accountability for vision, backlog, budget, and lifecycle management, in collaboration with their product managers
Establish portfolio KPIs, success metrics, and performance dashboards to track value delivery
Drive platform rationalization, data quality, and master data management strategies across Regulatory and Development functions
Lead cross-functional product teams: (product managers, solution architects, engineers, data stewards, and external vendors) using Agile or hybrid methodologies
Oversee system implementation, integration, and enhancement projects ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Ensure all systems meet regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, GDPR, FDA/EMA guidelines)
Manage and mentor a team of senior product managers, business analysts, and technical leads
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement: , encouraging professional development and cross-functional learning
Lead strategic vendor relationships within the portfolio, as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of IT leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life sciences industry
Minimum of 8 years of people leadership experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
Proven track record of driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables
Ability to set priorities, deliver on deadlines and develop workflow processes and tasks in an evolving, dynamic marketplace
Strong analytical skills and budget management
Previous organizational change management experience
Ability to demonstrate strategic and critical thinking, as well as problem solving skills
Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of small to medium, multi-disciplinary dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions
Deep expertise in Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and R&D technology ecosystems (e.g., Veeva Vault RIM, CTMS, eTMF, QMS, IDMP, product master data)
Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios and delivering complex global programs
Strong knowledge of data governance, master data management, and regulatory compliance
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills at the senior executive level
Demonstrated success in Agile product management, technology strategy, and vendor management
Experience with cloud-based platforms (Veeva, Salesforce, AWS, Azure) and emerging technologies such as AI, NLP, and process automation
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (45)
2024 (39)
2023 (38)
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2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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