Data Scientist, Biotherapeutics Process & Visualization

Takeda; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lexington, MA is seeking a Data Scientist in Process Development to transform complex process data into clear insights that support scientific research, development, testing, and process improvement. You will analyze data from materials, processes, and experiments to aid better decisions across development work.

The role emphasizes building data pipelines, dashboards, and models, collaborating with science teams, and providing training on data tools and methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 8+ years, Master’s with 6+ years experience or PhD in Data sciences or a related field.
• Experience working as a data scientist, data analyst, or in a similar role supporting scientific or process development work.
• Strong experience with data integration, data cleaning, and working across multiple data sources.
• Strong experience building data visualizations, dashboards, and reports for technical audiences.
• Experience developing statistical, machine learning, or predictive models for scientific or process data.
• Understanding of biotherapeutics process development, biopharmaceutical data, or related laboratory and manufacturing data.
• Ability to analyze complex data independently, select appropriate methods, and communicate findings clearly.
• Familiarity with laboratory, process development, or manufacturing systems used to generate and manage scientific data.
• Ability to support junior team members and contribute to process improvements through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support data integration workflows that bring together process development data from multiple sources.
• Build and improve data visualization tools and dashboards to help teams explore trends, patterns, and process performance.
• Develop statistical and predictive models to support biotherapeutics process development and data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze complex datasets independently and identify useful insights, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with scientific and technical teams to define data needs, align on analysis approaches, and support project timelines and deliverables.
• Present data findings, models, and technical updates at team meetings and project reviews.
• Troubleshoot data, software, or analysis issues and recommend practical improvements.
• Serve as a technical resource and trainer for the team on data tools, analysis methods, and visualization practices.
• Participate in external collaborations and interactions to support data analysis, model development, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Data integration

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Predictive modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of findings

Laboratory/process data familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Job description

Takeda in Lexington, MA is seeking a Data Scientist in Process Development to transform complex process data into clear insights that support scientific research, development, testing, and process improvement. You will analyze data from materials, processes, and experiments to aid better decisions across development work.

The role emphasizes building data pipelines, dashboards, and models, collaborating with science teams, and providing training on data tools and methods.