Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at Takeda. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our colleagues will explain how these tools will be used during the recruitment process. Thank you. *Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info. Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda's long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole. As one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Takeda is committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter future to people worldwide. We aspire to bring our leadership in translating science into life-changing medicines to the next level, in our core focus areas; oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. The Greater Boston Area is headquarters to many of our Global and US business units. We are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us! Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix. Life at Takeda A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we're one of only select companies to receive Top Global Employer -- status for 2021. Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs Job ID R0030558 Date posted 02/12/2021 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs in our Cambridge/Kendall Square, MA office. At 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. Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Associate Director Analytics & Data Quality, Global Medical Affairs working on the GMA Business Solutions & Analytics team, you will be empowered to enable Takeda's Global Medical Affairs department (GMA) to operate as a data-driven organization relying on high quality data and impactful analytics. A typical day will include: POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Design and deliver reports and dashboards supporting GMA's mission,
• Monitor data quality across GMA systems and lead remediation projects as required,
• Contribute to the design, deployment and enhancement of GMA system solutions,
• Assist GMA functional leads with decision-making and business process design,
• Collaborate with peers on innovative data science projects POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Build a strong and thorough understanding of GMA goals, functions, challenges and key system and analytical needs
  • Define, deliver and maintain Analytics capabilities to support decision-making and insights generation in Global Medical Affairs department (GMA)
  • Define and lead data quality monitoring or data enrichment activities across key GMA systems to ensure data cleanliness and completeness
  • Build and maintain reports and dashboards
  • Guide your customers through the interpretation of analytical outputs, collect feedback and recommend improvements
  • Analyze business processes, innovation opportunities and data gaps to drive the design and enhancement of GMA systems (Medical Communications, Publications Management, Study Management)
  • Collaborate with vendors, IT partners and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate systems, data quality and reporting solutions are in place, adequately supported and maintained.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation in how data is collected and maintained (automation) and monitor technology advancements, software vendors offering and best practices to recommend relevant solutions. EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
    • Degree in related field Computer Science, Statistics, Medical Science
    • 8+ years' experience in IT client-facing roles or Medical Affairs role involving technology
    • 6 - 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
    • 2+ years' experience in analytics and data science
    • Analytical skills (problem solving, business process analysis, process mapping)
    • Patience, diplomacy and listening skills
    • Experience working on global initiatives with colleagues of diverse cultures and expertise.
    • Scientific / Medical Affairs background with an interest in technology OR Systems & Analytics experience
    • Written and oral communication skills (frequent presentations, interactions with all levels of hierarchy, with various geographical areas) TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
      • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
      • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
      • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
      • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days Check out where you could be
        working if you apply. Job Seekers: Protect yourself against identity theft Please be aware there are instances of identity thieves posting Takeda-branded jobs and posing as employees to steal personal information. They visit job-related websites and invite candidates to online chats. During the chat, they press job seekers to provide bank account information and Social Security numbers. Copyright 1995-2019 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. All rights reserved.

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