Manager, Decision Science Center of Excellence

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Job Description:

About The Role

Join Takeda as a Manager, Decision Science Center of Excellence where you lead brand-level promotional mix modeling and campaign lift assessment within the Decision Science team. This hands-on, strategic role drives innovation in response modeling, ROI/mROI estimation, scenario development, and resource optimization to inform data-driven commercial decisions. You will also translate advanced analytics into actionable insights while mentoring a high-performing data science team and serve as a key client-facing partner to business stakeholders, shaping promotional strategy and investment decisions. You will report to the Director, Predictive Analytics and Insights. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.

How you will contribute

• Assist in the development and application of promotion response models for campaign assessment, targeting, and spend optimization.
• Assist in data sourcing and provide hands-on QA and modeling input preparation.
• Work with and manage GCC analysts and vendor partners.
• Provide consultative analytics support across Business Units, I&A, Marketing, Sales, and the Data COE
• Serve as a DS COE MOS point of contact for promotional performance, simulation, and optimization questions from assigned BUs.

Strategic Leadership & Partnership:

• Partner with Brand, Sales, I&A, and Leadership to define key business questions.
• Assist in the development of forward-looking measurement and campaign lift frameworks.

Modeling, Testing & Optimization:

• Assist in the design and deployment of advanced models (GLM, Bayesian, logistic regression, ML/ensemble methods)
• Lead ROI/mROI estimation, response curve development, and scenario simulation.
• Apply optimization techniques to guide resource allocation decisions.
• Assist in the design and measurement planning for in-market tests and observational analyses to measure campaign impact.
• Deliver clear, defensible recommendations on promotional investment.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Assist in building and mentoring a high-performing decision science team.
• Personally pursue continuous learning, including adoption of AI and advanced modeling techniques and foster continuous learning throughout the DS organization.
• Drive knowledge sharing and capability development across USBU.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in the advancement of modeling methodologies, tools, and platforms to meet evolving business needs.
• Assist in the integration of AI-driven solutions to enhance modeling efficiency and enable self-service analytics.

Vendor & Project Management:

• Manage external partners to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and execution.

Skills:

• Programming expertise (Python, R, SQL, SAS).
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience working with internal and syndicated healthcare data (e.g., IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony) and translating insights into recommendations.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and an ability to drive data-informed decisions.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong presentation and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to build trust and collaborate with cross-functional Marketing and Sales stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS/BA in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science) with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree (MS/MA in a related field or MBA with healthcare focus) preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional domestic overnight travel may be required.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

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