Senior Technology Specialist

Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Technology Specialist in Toronto, Canada. The role requires strong IT expertise, particularly related to AI solutions and the Microsoft Power Platform. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in the Pharma or Life Sciences sector. This hybrid position supports cross-functional teams in leveraging new technologies to enhance operational excellence. A Bachelor's degree and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT/technical experience in Pharma/Life Sciences required.
• Proven skills in system analysis and business translation necessary.
• Effective communication skills and project management expertise are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for cross-functional teams.
• Champion adoption of emerging technologies like AI tools.
• Support process mapping and integration to improve usability.

Skills

Technical solution design

System analysis

Collaboration skills

Project management

AI/machine learning principles

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Microsoft Power Platform

Drupal CMS

Google Analytics

UiPath

BluePrism

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Technology Specialist

OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE

Takeda seeks a Senior Technology Specialist with strong technical expertise, ideally in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences. This role blends business/system analysis, process improvement, and project management with hands‑on experience in Microsoft Power Platform, web design, and analytics. The Specialist will help integrate AI and automation tools to enhance workflows, user experience, and operational excellence.

SCOPE

Leadership/People: No direct reports

Geographic Scope: Canada

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Acts as technical support for cross‑functional teams, accelerating Takeda’s data and digital delivery excellence capabilities.

Champions adoption of emerging technologies, including AI‑powered tools, to boost efficiency and digital maturity.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

Provides technical support with website management, TakedaConnect, mobile apps, and event management, e.g. SpotMe.

Supports process simplification and automation, including PowerAutomate and other workflow tools

Supports process mapping and system integration to improve compliance and usability.

Assists with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, marketing automation and other digital initiatives.

Identifies opportunities to apply AI/machine learning to optimize campaigns, automate reporting, and personalize experiences.

Creates templates and documentation for scalable solutions.

LEADERSHIP

Embodies Takeda Leadership behaviors with a customer‑first mindset and technical acumen.

Fosters innovation and continuous learning, encouraging experimentation with new technologies.

Provides training and support to embed digital capabilities across teams.

DECISION‑MAKING & AUTONOMY

Recommends improvements to technology operations.

Maintains and evaluates local tech stack, suggesting consolidation or decommissioning.

Assesses AI and automation platforms for integration into workflows.

INTERACTION

Collaborates with internal/external partners on digital initiatives.

Serves as technical SME for troubleshooting and solution design.

Works with vendors to ensure compliant use of Takeda’s tech stack.

Supports change management to drive adoption of AI and digital tools.

INNOVATION

Evaluates emerging technologies and platforms.

Explores AI‑driven solutions to enhance decision‑making, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality.

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT/technical experience in Pharma/Life Sciences.

Proven skills in system analysis, technical solution design, and business translation.

Strong proficiency in:

• Drupal CMS, Veeva Vault, PromoMats
• Matomo, Google Analytics
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Microsoft Power Platform, and/or tools such as UiPath, BluePrism

CRM experience (Salesforce, Veeva CRM) is a plus

Experience in process improvement automation, and digital transformation.

Effective communicator with strong collaboration and project management skills.

Understanding of AI and machine learning principles and their application in digital marketing and process automation.

In‑depth understanding of AI ethics and governance to ensure responsible implementation.

Enhanced cybersecurity knowledge to protect digital assets in an increasingly automated environment.

Fluent in English; French is an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Toronto, Canada – Hybrid (minimum 40% in office)

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Locations

Toronto, Canada

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time