Senior Director, Strategic Operations & Enablement and Data and Quantitative Sciences Site Lead

About the role

The Senior Director, Strategic Operations & Enablement and DQS Site Lead is a senior leadership role within Research & Development Data & Quantitative Sciences (DQS), reporting to the Global Head of DQS Strategy & Operations. The role is responsible for establishing, scaling, and leading the DQS organization as part of Takeda's globally integrated, multi-hub Global Capability Model (GCM).

What you'll do

• This senior leadership role will help build, scale, and strengthen the India hub while supporting workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness
• Serve as the main Data and Quantitative Sciences leader in India and help ensure strong alignment between local needs and global priorities
• Also support change efforts, talent growth, and long-term workforce sustainability
• Leads the establishment, growth, and ongoing operation of DQS capabilities within the India hub
• Serves as the primary DQS site leader in India and represents DQS in India GCC leadership forums, governance activities, workforce discussions, and enterprise initiatives

What you need

• 10–18 yrs of experience
• Research
• Talent management
• Change management
• Process improvement
• MBA or M.Sc or BBA