Director, Medical DDT Strategy & AI Transformation

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Director, Medical DDT Business Partner to translate TA strategy into an integrated data, digital, technology, AI, and knowledge-management roadmap.

You will act as a trusted advisor to TA leadership, ensuring scalable and compliant delivery through cross-functional squads and product teams. The role balances strategic thinking with operational excellence, leading governance and value realization across DDT investments while partnering with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Digital Health, Data Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in Medical Affairs and/or pharmaceutical R&D environments.
• Deep understanding of data, analytics, digital technologies, AI, and evidence generation ecosystems.
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven track record in delivering innovative digital solutions while maintaining adherence to pharmaceutical industry standards (GxP, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Expertise in Agile frameworks (SAFe certification a plus).
• Experience managing external vendors/partners (including CROs) and global deployment across regions.
• Understanding of medical affairs scope and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining the DDT strategy and multi-year digital roadmaps for the respective Therapeutic Areas.
• Connecting TA priorities with Medical and Enterprise DDT capabilities, products, services, platforms, and delivery teams.
• Identifying and guiding opportunities to leverage enterprise AI, analytics, automation, knowledge management, scientific intelligence, and digital engagement capabilities.
• Driving TA -DDT portfolio prioritization and value realization discussions across stakeholders.
• Acting as the voice of the Therapeutic Areas within the DDT ecosystem and the voice of DDT within the Therapeutic Areas.
• Lead organizational change efforts associated with digital transformation programs.
• Drive adoption, capability building, and stakeholder engagement across DDT initiatives.
• Governance, compliance and value realization: ensure solutions meet regulatory, privacy, security, and quality requirements.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Agile methodologies

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

SAFe certification

Vendor management tools

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Director, Medical DDT Business Partner to translate TA strategy into an integrated data, digital, technology, AI, and knowledge-management roadmap.

You will act as a trusted advisor to TA leadership, ensuring scalable and compliant delivery through cross-functional squads and product teams. The role balances strategic thinking with operational excellence, leading governance and value realization across DDT investments while partnering with