PDT R&D Tech & Innovation Strategy Lead

AUT - 7430 Baxalta Innovations GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 127,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Austria seeks a senior leader to guide the PDT R&D technology transformation.

This role shapes an integrated strategy across R&D functions, enterprise enabling teams, and external partners, translating vision into a multi-year roadmap aligned with business priorities and lifecycle needs. You will drive governance, portfolio performance, and scalable platforms, balancing innovation with compliance, and ensuring value realization through cross-functional collaboration,

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in Research/CMC/Manufacturing or Information Technology domains.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end lifecycle leadership from research through manufacturing and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDT R&D technology strategy and integrated transformation.
• Establish governance, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration across PDT R&D and enterprise enabling functions.
• Drive portfolio performance with measurable value realization and lifecycle readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in engineering or life sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Austria seeks a senior leader to guide the PDT R&D technology transformation.

This role shapes an integrated strategy across R&D functions, enterprise enabling teams, and external partners, translating vision into a multi-year roadmap aligned with business priorities and lifecycle needs. You will drive governance, portfolio performance, and scalable platforms, balancing innovation with compliance, and ensuring value realization through cross-functional collaboration,