Head of DD&T
Company: Takeda
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: As the
Head of Data, Digital and Technology, you will be responsible for
setting and driving the data, digital, and technology strategy for
the business unit. This role ensures alignment between business
needs and technological capabilities, fostering innovation and
operational excellence to support Takeda's mission. You will report
into the Site Head. How you will contribute: Oversee site
technology operations, ensuring systems and processes run reliably
and efficiently Identify improvement opportunities across digital
products and processes; implement changes to improve efficiency and
effectiveness Oversee delivery of the DD&T strategy with a
strong focus on business value, leveraging organizational resources
Manage the DD&T budget with a total cost of ownership (TCO)
perspective to maximize business value Build, coach, and mentor a
high-performing team; align roles and staff to PODs/projects based
on site requirements and support career development· Increase
digital and analytics literacy across the business unit through
targeted capability building Ensure adherence to enterprise
architecture and data standards; promote transparency and
cross-unit collaboration Identify technology trends and external
opportunities; curate and prioritize high-potential use cases Drive
innovation by incentivizing proofs of concept and funding
high-potential data and digital use cases Manage relationships with
vendors and service providers; ensure vendors meet contractual
obligations Identify, assess, and manage technology-related risks
for the site; develop and implement mitigation strategies Escalate
site requests to above-site teams and committees as required
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology, or a related field Several years of
experience in technology management and project management,
including leadership of multi-functional teams Strong knowledge of
IT systems and business processes related to digital products 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. 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. For Location: USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo
U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 The 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. The actual base salary
offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage
requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be
eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based
employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision
insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and
long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition
reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays,
and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are
also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick
time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid
vacation. 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. Locations USA - CA - Thousand Oaks
- Rancho Conejo Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time
Type Full time Job Exempt Yes
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