Manager, Decision Science Center of Excellence

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.

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
• Persuasively 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

Pay

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.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits, among others

Travel Requirements

Occasional domestic overnight travel may be required.