Principal Data Scientist

Takeda; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning platforms

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Internet & mobile reimbursements

Employee referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Takeda Bengaluru hosts a Principal Data Scientist who will own the full lifecycle of data science products, from problem framing to measurable impact. You will translate business challenges into scalable data-driven solutions, collaborating with engineering, analytics, and operations across the ICC Plasma Derived Therapies team.

You will align with the Data chapter of the ICC and report to the Lead under ICC Plasma Derived Therapies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modelling and ML techniques.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data transformation and modeling.
• Familiar with R, SAS or Matlab environments is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of advanced data science methods and ML pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists to solve problems and analyze data.
• Research and compare ML models to arrive at best solutions.
• Coordinate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and stakeholders to embed insights into strategy.
• Present data-driven insights to senior management and business partners.

Skills

Statistical modelling

ML techniques

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied Math, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or other quantitative fields

Master's degree preferred

Tools

R

SAS

Matlab

Job description

Job Description:

The Future Begins Here:

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity:

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team

About the role :

We are seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Principal Data Scientist: who thrives at owning the full lifecycle of data science products—from problem definition to measurable business impact. As part of the Plasma Derived Therapies DD&T (Data, Digital & Transformation) team, you will translate complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions that enable informed decision-making and drive tangible outcomes. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders across business, engineering, analytics, and operations to shape data strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align technical solutions with business objectives. The ideal candidate is a well‑rounded data science professional who combines strong technical depth with stakeholder influence, and execution excellence.

Your position will align to the Data chapter of the ICC and report to Lead under ICC Plasma Derived Therapies team.

How you will contribute :

• Lead on design, development, and deployment of advanced statistical methods, data science/ML, and other quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems. This would include building statistical models and MLOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Scientist team members in solving problems, analyzing data and finding solutions.
• Comfortable to do deep research in analyzing data, understanding the patterns and try different ML models to arrive at the best solution.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business stakeholders) to integrate data‑driven insights into business strategies and operations
• Present data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to key business stakeholders and senior management.

Preferred requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in applied Math, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or other quantitative fields (master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Data Science.
• Solid understanding of applied statistical modelling, applied math modeling, and ML techniques (e.g. Clustering, Classification, Regression, Dimensionality Reduction, Ensemble Methods, Forecasting, etc)
• Proficient in any scripting language like Python, SQL for transformation, analysis, modeling, and visualization tasks.
• Good to know any computational statistical environment like R, SAS, Matlab
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, client service and technical writing skills for both technical and business audiences.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Broad Variety of learning platforms
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations:

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time