Enterprise AI & Data Science Foundation Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA, seeks a visionary Head of AI and Data Science to define and drive enterprise AI strategy across the organization. You will lead an AI Center of Excellence, partner with senior stakeholders, and ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business value at scale.

Qualifications include 15+ years in tech strategy or automation, pharma AI experience, and advanced degrees in math, CS, or ML.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology strategy, data analytics, or intelligent automation.
• Pharma industry experience is required/recommended.
• Proven success designing and maintaining AI, GenAI, and agentic AI systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise AI strategy and roadmap with measurable business impact.
• Build and lead an AI Center of Excellence and governance structures.
• Own end-to-end AI product lifecycle in collaboration with other leaders.
• Collaborate with multiple functions to embed AI into core business processes.

Skills

AI strategy

Enterprise AI

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in math/statistics/CS/ML

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA, seeks a visionary Head of AI and Data Science to define and drive enterprise AI strategy across the organization. You will lead an AI Center of Excellence, partner with senior stakeholders, and ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business value at scale.

Qualifications include 15+ years in tech strategy or automation, pharma AI experience, and advanced degrees in math, CS, or ML.