Head, Global Oncology Strategic Market Research & Advanced Analytics Innovation

Job Description At Takeda Oncology, the Head, Global Strategic Market Research & Advanced Analytics Innovation reports to Global Oncology leadership. This role serves as a critical thought partner, shaping objective, forward‑looking external market understanding that acts as a catalyst behind strategy, portfolio decisions, launch and lifecycle execution across pipeline and inline assets. This leader will define and lead the strategic market research vision for Oncology while also advancing the evolution of insights and analytics—anticipating industry and competitive signals, modernizing traditional approaches, and enabling foresight‑driven decision‑making. Responsibilities Serve as an objective and proactive voice of customers, translating business priorities into insight‑driven decision support for Global Oncology Business Unit, Therapeutic Area, Global Brand, and New Product Planning leadership. Own the global strategic market research vision across Oncology pipeline, launch and lifecycle stages, ensuring insights are anticipated, forward‑looking and aligned to portfolio and brand priorities. Lead strategic market research with a globally consistent, locally relevant approach—setting global Oncology standards while enabling flexibility to address regional and market‑specific needs—and oversee the design and execution of high‑impact primary market research across healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers. Proactively identify and frame critical business questions ahead of decision points, designing research that challenges assumptions, surfaces risks and trade‑offs, and positions market research and insights as a catalyst shaping strategic direction. Establish and maintain best practices for market research excellence, including methodological rigor, study design standards, vendor briefs, analytical quality and executive‑level insight storytelling. Navigate and lead across complex, disparate stakeholder groups—building alignment, managing trade‑offs, and constructively addressing conflicting priorities—while bridging new stakeholders to expand the impact of the team. Along with Oncology I&A peers, lead as an enterprise connector, using deep understanding of forecasting, analytics, competitive intelligence, and market research to recognize where connections matter most and ensure the appropriate functions are brought together to inform decisions. Advanced Analytics Lead the transformation of insights and analytics by anticipating industry and competitive signals, setting a clear vision aligned to enterprise priorities, and modernizing traditional data approaches (including GenAI), while identifying, piloting and scaling innovative analytics and emerging technologies in close partnership with enterprise leaders and Global Capabilities Centers. Lead global analytics in support of BD, NPP and early launch assets, ensuring early‑stage decisions are grounded in robust, data‑driven analytics leveraging claims/EMR/etc., to shape opportunity assessment, clinical trial patient identification, forecasting and strategic choices. Education and Experience BA or BS degree required. Master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Business, or related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech Insights & Analytics, with deep expertise in strategic market research, in particular with launch brands. Global experience a plus. 5+ years’ experience in the bio/pharmaceutical or related field with direct responsibilities in advanced analytics (e.g., predictive analytics, machine learning, patient‑level data triggers, marketing mix, machine learning) and GenAI. Demonstrated leadership skills managing matrix teams, influencing outcomes and building consensus in strategic and tactical decisions, specifically within digital and analytics. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action; excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues & mitigate risks. Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders. An ability to influence for greater outcomes. Track record of having built and managed high‑performing teams; strong people manager capable of managing and inspiring. Demonstrated leadership of end‑to‑end primary market research (qualitative & quantitative), including study design, vendor oversight, budgeting, and executive‑level insight delivery. Proven ability to translate external market understanding into strategic influence, shaping portfolio, brand, launch or lifecycle decisions. Experience operating effectively in a highly matrixed, global environment, partnering across diverse stakeholders and managing competing priorities. Track record of serving as an objective, independent voice of insight, capable of challenging assumptions and constructively influencing senior leaders. Knowledge and Skills Understands strategic business needs and can create and deploy a compelling digital and analytics vision across multiple regions. Comfort and familiarity with pharmaceutical data sources including claims, EMR data. Knowledge of analytical technologies and best practices of leveraging data to drive informative decisions. Advanced proficiency in digital operations including channel optimization, ROI/value assessment, digital KPI tracking, campaign measurement, etc. Experience leveraging complex data to drive business decisions, working knowledge of data science methodologies (predictive analytics, machine learning, patient‑level data triggers, marketing mix) and data infrastructure for executing analytics. Capable of leading and managing a team to successful work product delivery, and leading projects from inception & analysis to implementation, measurement and refinement. Able to set priorities, develop and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously. Demonstrated proficiency in leading and influencing cross‑functional teams. Able to gain buy‑in and promote shared ownership of projects. Ability to build strong positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage vendor relationships and maintain an accurate budget. Exercises sound business judgment and can identify simple, effective, and practical operational solutions. Possesses a data‑driven mindset, and makes decisions based on sound analytics & continuous study of data. Driven to quickly arrive at answers to deliver on results. Excellent communication of ideas including written and in‑person presentation skills in a persuasive and appropriate manner. Ability to frequently communicate changes and intentions with high level of transparency to all stakeholders. Ability to quickly learn about therapeutic area and products. Location Boston, MA Salary U.S. Base Salary Range: $212,000 - $333,190 EEO Statement Takeda 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr