Chief AI & Data Science Transformation Leader

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive the AI Forward programs, translating business priorities into scalable AI capabilities across the enterprise.

This role combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable business impact and are embedded into core workflows. The Head of AI and Data Science will oversee the AI roadmap, build an AI Center of Excellence, and partner with risk, legal, and security teams to maintain

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology strategy, data analytics, or digital transformation.
• Proven success leading enterprise AI or digital initiatives at scale.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, agentic AI and related architectures.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the strategic direction for Takeda's AI initiatives.
• Lead enterprise AI roadmap from concept through delivery across value chains.
• Build and lead an AI Center of Excellence with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure AI solutions align with business goals and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee governance, risk, privacy, and responsible AI practices.

Skills

AI Leadership

Strategy & Execution

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Education

Advanced degree (M.S./PhD) in Math/Statistics/CS/ML

Tools

AI Platform

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive the AI Forward programs, translating business priorities into scalable AI capabilities across the enterprise.

This role combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable business impact and are embedded into core workflows. The Head of AI and Data Science will oversee the AI roadmap, build an AI Center of Excellence, and partner with risk, legal, and security teams to maintain