Takeda · 2 weeks ago
Director, Predictive Analytics and AI
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. They are seeking a visionary Director to lead their Data Science team, focusing on driving innovation in predictive modeling and AI to enhance patient identification and engagement.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Advance Data Science and AI capabilities driving the utilization of predictive models in areas including Patient finding, HCP Targeting and Prioritization, Next Best Action Engines, predictive secondary data driven Patient and predictive Customer Segmentations
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Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a future-oriented data science strategy for commercialization, focusing on leveraging predictive and machine learning models to solve complex business challenges
Predictive Modeling & AI Innovation: Design and deploy predictive models—including logistic regression, ensemble methods, and other machine learning algorithms—for key applications such as trialist identification, patient segmentation, next-best-action (NBA), and HCP target prioritization. Lead the development of AI/ML algorithms to predict patient events, identify undiagnosed / misdiagnosed patients to drive targeted HCP engagements. Create scalable, reusable frameworks for AI and machine learning experimentation and deployment across multiple therapeutic areas
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate as a key thought partner with cross-functional teams—including Business Units, Brand Insights & Analytics, Marketing & Sales Operations, Patient Services, and Medical Affairs—to drive business impact. Develop creative strategies to ensemble multiple third-party patient data sets, enhancing coverage and precision in patient identification and predictive segmentations
Mentor and develop talent: Cultivate a high-performing team of data scientists by promoting continuous learning and encouraging the adoption of emerging AI techniques, ensuring a culture of innovation and excellence. Promote ongoing AI skill development through hands-on training, external partnerships, and internal knowledge sharing
GenAI and Agentic AI Initiatives: Establish and lead GenAI and Agentic AI initiatives that are strategically aligned with CA&I goals. Drive the adoption and integration of advanced AI technologies to enhance analytics capabilities, automate insights generation, and support innovative commercial strategies
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Continually evolve analytical methods, platforms, standards, and toolsets to meet current and future business needs. Lead Data Science team efforts in developing advanced analytic and AI models providing continuous insights into execution optimization, and industry developments
Strategic Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted thought partner to franchise Analytics & Insights, forecasting, and Patient Diagnosis Heads - leading data science driven discussions and translating business needs into appropriate predictive modeling strategies
Vendor & Project Management Manage: relationships with trusted vendor partners for outsourced project work and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables. Oversee project timelines and budgets, utilizing project management tools for tracking progress
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics or a related field highly preferred
10+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML modeling, with at least 5 years in a pharmaceutical commercial analytics or healthcare setting required
5+ years of prior management experience required
High level of proficiency in Artificial Intelligence, with demonstrated expertise in establishing GenAI (Generative AI) and Agentic AI methodologies and solutions
Strong technical expertise in machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, and AI personalization use cases
Proficient in Data Science tools and languages such as Python, R, SQL, Databricks, and is familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with pharma data (e.g., IQVIA, Veeva, SP, claims, digital marketing) and strong understanding of compliance and privacy considerations
Expert in delivering persuasive presentations, conveying complex advanced Data Science driven insights to non-technical audience, and mentoring others in presentation skills
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
Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization, able to motivate and inspire team members to high performance levels
Demonstrated ability to create an environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering strong relationships across departments
Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and evolving technology landscapes
Travel requirement 15%-occasional domestic overnight travel may be required
Benefits
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
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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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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