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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nAre you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Head of Analytical Data & Statistics in our Cambridge office.\nAt Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.\nHere, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.\nOBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:\nEstablish and continuously improve statistical and analytical standards, methods, and governance for the organization.\nEnsure robust data architecture, collection, validation, and quality control processes to maintain data integrity and traceability.\nEmbed analytics into study/assay design and milestone decisions through close partnership with cross-functional teams.\nDeliver clear, actionable insights and visual reporting that inform program strategy, prioritization, and resource allocation.\nDrive adoption of modern analytical tools and data automation to improve speed, reproducibility, and scalability (e.g., AI-assisted generation and modelling where appropriate).\nMaintain compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices for statistical analysis and data management.\nDevelop team capability through hiring, coaching, training, and performance development.\nACCOUNTABILITIES:\nLead and manage the Analytical Data and Statistics team to deliver high-quality data analysis and reporting.\nDevelop and implement advanced statistical methods and analytical frameworks to support biotechnology research and development.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics into experimental design and decision-making processes.\nOversee data collection and architecture, validation, and quality control procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.\nDrive innovation in data analytics by evaluating and adopting new tools, technologies, and methodologies.\nPresent analytical findings and insights to senior leadership to guide strategic planning and project prioritization.\nEnsure compliance with industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in statistical analysis and data management.\nMentor and train team members to build expertise in statistical techniques and data analytics.\nDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:\nTechnical/Functional (Line) Expertise:\nDeep expertise in applied statistics for Analytical Development (e.g., DoE, regression/multivariate methods, variance components, measurement system analysis, stability trending, and comparability assessments).\nStrong command of analytical data types and workflows (chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, potency/bioassays) and the key sources of variability that drive method performance.\nExperience defining and governing data standards, statistical analysis plans, and fit-for-purpose acceptance criteria for method development, qualification/validation, and lifecycle management.\nProficiency with modern analytics tooling (R/Python/SAS or equivalent), reproducible workflows (version control, code review), and visualization/dashboarding practices.\nUnderstanding of GxP-relevant data integrity and compliance expectations (ALCOA+, audit trails, validation of computerized systems) and how they apply to analytical data and reporting.\nCapability to translate complex analyses into decision-ready narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders; strong scientific judgment on uncertainty and risk.\nFamiliarity with analytical informatics ecosystems (LIMS/ELN/CDS and data lakes) and data integration/automation approaches to enable scalable insights.\nLeadership:\nSets vision and strategy for how analytical data and statistics enable portfolio decisions; aligns priorities, resourcing, and roadmap to AD and enterprise objectives.\nLeads, coaches, and develops a multidisciplinary team; sets expectations, builds capability, and fosters a culture of quality and continuous improvement.\nInfluences cross-functionally to embed data-driven ways of working; establishes governance/operating cadence, leads change adoption for standards and tools, and communicates complex analyses clearly with risk and uncertainty framing.\nDecision-making and Autonomy:\nOwns prioritization of the Analytical Data & Statistics portfolio and allocation of team capacity; sets delivery commitments, timelines, and quality expectations.\nDefines and approves statistical approaches, analysis plans, and reporting standards for AD studies and method lifecycle activities; serves as the escalation point for complex technical/statistical issues.\nMakes decisions on data governance (data standards, metadata, access/retention, and validation requirements) and ensures alignment with GxP expectations and internal policies.\nRecommends go/no-go and risk-based options at key program milestones by translating uncertainty into clear decision trade-offs (speed, cost, quality, and compliance).\nSelects and champions analytics tools and digital solutions within delegated authority; escalates investments with material budget, compliance, or enterprise architecture impact.\nMakes decisions on data governance (data standards, metadata, access/retention, and validation requirements) and ensures alignment with GxP expectations and internal policies.\nRecommends go/no-go and risk-based options at key program milestones by translating uncertainty into clear decision trade-offs (speed, cost, quality, and compliance).\nSelects and champions analytics tools and digital solutions within delegated authority; escalates investments with material budget, compliance, or enterprise architecture impact.\nInteraction:\nInternal AD teams: Daily partnership with Analytical Development functional leads and project teams to frame analytical questions, shape study/assay designs, and interpret results for milestone decisions.\nInternal Quality/Regulatory: Routine engagement with QA/Quality Systems and Regulatory CMC/Technical Writing to ensure data integrity, inspection readiness, and submission-ready statistical rationales and presentations.\n Internal & External Digital/Operations: Close collaboration with IT/Lab Informatics/data platform teams (LIMS/ELN/CDS, data lakes) plus MSAT/Manufacturing and DD&T to enable validated solutions.\nInnovation:\nIdentifies and pilots novel statistical and analytics approaches (e.g., advanced modeling, multivariate methods, and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate) to improve decision quality and speed.\nDrives standardization and reuse (templates, libraries, validated workflows) to increase reproducibility, reduce rework, and enable scale across programs and sites.\nPromotes knowledge sharing and technical excellence through communities of practice, peer review, training, and documentation of best practices.\nBalances innovation with risk management: evaluates suitability, validation needs, and compliance impacts before broad deployment; defines guardrails for responsible use of new tools.\nContinuously scans external best practices (literature, conferences, industry consortia) and translates learnings into pragmatic improvements to methods, standards, and ways of working.\nComplexity:\nWorks across a diverse AD portfolio (modalities, assays, platforms) and must standardize approaches while tailoring to program-specific questions and timelines.\nIntegrates high-dimensional, heterogeneous data from multiple systems with variable data quality/metadata maturity, requiring strong governance and pragmatic solutioning.\nBalances speed and innovation with compliance expectations in a matrixed environment; makes high-impact recommendations under uncertainty (assumptions, limited sample sizes, evolving methods).\nEDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:\nAdvanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in statistics, biostatistics, data science, bioinformatics, or a related field.\nExtensive experience in statistical analysis and data management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.\nExperience with analytical development in biologics and/or small molecules is preferred.\nStrong knowledge of experimental design including DoE, statistical modeling, data visualization techniques, and AI-based tools.\nProficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, Python, or similar tools.\nDemonstrated leadership skills with experience managing high-performing analytics teams.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.\nFamiliarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines relevant to biotechnology data and statistics.\nAbility to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.\nStrategic thinking: innovative, pragmatic, priority-focused; able to assess current and future scenarios.\nWork style: structured, goal-oriented, highly motivated.\nLanguage: fluent English (Japanese is a plus).\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law\nThis position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitablepay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\nFor Location:\nBoston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:\n$177,000.00 - $278,080.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 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