Associate Director, Scientific Computation & Applied Technology
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description This role is
responsible for enabling and managing future scientific data and
computation platforms within the Takeda portfolio and is
responsible for the day-to-day development and alignment of
delivery to the strategic vision. This role is also focused on the
understanding and introduction of emerging technology that will
change the way we use scientific data and deliver computation
through cloud technology and platforms. Responsibilities of this
role include, the conception, delivery, release plans, and
communicating progress to stakeholders. As a recognized expert
within your business or function, you possess comprehensive
expertise in your discipline and broad knowledge across related
areas. You excel at anticipating internal/external challenges,
recommending improvements, and providing leadership and
consultative expertise for a specific business, region or function.
Your role involves shaping company policies, solving unique,
far-reaching problems affecting operations, disciplines, or other
business units/functional areas/regions. You frequently interact
with equivalent-level managers and customer representatives,
conducting briefings and technical meetings. Operating
independently, you provide guidance in the most complex situations,
lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best
practice/quality resource. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead the analysis,
design, development, and implementation of scientific research and
development data and computation platforms to enable computing and
research workflows Oversee scientific data, computing, and data
science platform design, plan projects, establish and monitor
progress, and ensure that projects are completed on time, on
budget, and properly integrate Work closely with R&D strategy
and architecture to understand current gaps and future needs of
scientific data and computation platforms including the
identification of platforms and patterns that can be leveraged
strategically across functions and use cases. Deep interaction with
business partnering functions, scientists, and other business end
users to deeply understand the business and computational needs,
workflow, and opportunities of the technology scientific data and
computing capabilities Work closely and support computational
projects from drug discovery units and therapeutic areas to ensure
success through scalable infrastructure enablement Direct the
development and configuration of scientific and data platforms from
conceptualization through stabilization Oversee effort in testing,
debugging, and documenting R&D data science platforms Direct
effort to plan all activities associated with implementation and
maintenance of platforms Direct effort to provide support to
production support service requests and perform routine maintenance
and support activities Direct effort, use established requirements
management methodology and tools, to identify, verify and document
business, functional and technical requirements to support
development of technology and/or business-driven technology
solutions Direct effort to work with IT Architects to define
business solutions, ensuring alignment with business strategies and
priorities, as well as the target benefits expected Oversee effort
to identify new hardware/software technologies to fit specialized
business needs and configurations Direct innovative experimentation
and proof-of-concept work to introduce new directions and features
to scientific technology capabilities Technology selection by
assessing and recommending new frameworks, platforms, and tools.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS : Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
Experienced with scientific computation platforms including
computational biology, computational chemistry, and multi-omics
pipelines Strong and broad knowledge of cloud and hardware compute
capabilities in a biopharmaceutical context Experienced with
high-performance computing, including AWS services (Parallel
Cluster, Batch, Healthomics) Apply strategic planning techniques to
align IT projects with business objectives, capable of guiding
teams in complex scenarios Understanding of IT infrastructure
design and implementation, with the ability to oversee complex
systems integrations Experienced in data science platform
landscape, modern tools and practices, and AI/MI to harness
insights from data Experienced in monitoring and optimizing the
performance of IT systems to support business operations Effective
in managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring
clear communication and alignment on project goals Capable of
working across functional boundaries to promote teamwork and
achieve common goals Experienced in fostering an environment of
collaboration and accountability Proficient in managing large-scale
IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet budget
and time constraints Experienced with Agile and SDLC methodologies,
improving project delivery and lifecycle management. Manages system
integration projects, ensuring seamless connectivity and
functionality across platforms. Innovative thinker, able to apply
creative solutions to IT infrastructure challenges Strong business
acumen, including the ability to map emerging tech to business
priorities and understanding the cost-benefit trade-offs of new
technology Skilled in technical communication, able to convey
complex information clearly and persuasively to non-technical
stakeholders Skilled with Python, R, SQL, innovating and leading
strategic data management projects Exceptional writing skills,
setting standards for content creation and coaching others.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions
and cultures Functional level leadership with the ability to
inspire, motivate and drive results Excellent communicator, able to
persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender
credibility and confidence within and outside the company Ability
to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible
terms Demonstrates leadership presence and confidence Embraces and
demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models
these behaviors for the organization Invests time in helping others
to enhance their skills and perform at a higher level
Decision-making and Autonomy: Decision making responsibilities:
Provide input to highly complex decisions that impact the
functional area. Accountable for decision making for designated
function. Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents
and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. Ability to
incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly
to yield flawless execution Accountable for providing input to and
implementing vision and strategy for designated scope Interaction:
Effectively navigates the changing external and internal
environment and leads others through change by creating and
inspiring and engaging workplace Cultivates a broad network of
relationships throughout Takeda, with affiliates and external
partners, in the industry and area of expertise. Effectively
represents function in negotiations with the ability to resolve
conflict in a constructive manner Ability to build strong
relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing
Takeda functions Innovation: Forward thinking with the ability to
recommend, influence and implement organizational change and
continuous innovation Comfortable challenging the status quo and
bringing forward innovative solutions Ability to take risks
implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market
Identifies opportunities and anticipates changes in the business
landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the
environment affecting the business. Role models respect and
inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation Complexity:
Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with
a high degree of complexity Deep expertise required Ability to see
and understand broader, enterprise level perspective EDUCATION,
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 10 years with a Bachelor's
Degree or 8 with a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience
(Master's preferred). Minimum of 8 years of experience in a
technology-focused role Proven track record of developing and
deploying technology and process change, preferably in the
pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Excellent leadership and
communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data
concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to
drive projects to completion in a timely and efficient manner.
Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, enhancing quality
and precision across projects. Direct experience in the
pharmaceutical industry or related field required Previous
experience leading a medium to large organization and influencing
senior-level management and key stakeholders is a plus Proven track
record of leading and driving business process transformation and
organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs
with complex business deliverables Track record of successful
leadership, management, and development of large,
multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent
with the ability to make tough talent decisions. Health care
business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the
pharmaceutical industry 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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00 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-termincentives. 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 Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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