Head of AI and Data Science Foundation
Core
Setting and driving the strategic direction, execution, and enterprise impact of Takeda's AI Forward programs (Agentic, Generative, and Data Science) to translate capabilities into an AI-enabled organization at scale.
Role type
Executive-level Head of AI and Data Science Foundation
Builds
Enterprise AI roadmap, AI Center of Excellence, scalable AI-enabled capabilities, and production AI systems across the Pharma Value Chain.
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Enterprise AI, Agentic AI, Generative AI, Intelligent Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise AI strategy, AI Center of Excellence leadership, Agentic AI & LLM orchestration, MLOps/LLMOps, AI governance & risk management, Financial management, Pharma industry experience, AI infrastructure design
Preferred skills
Advanced Prompt engineering, Multi-agent system design, Data governance (Informatica/Collibra), Executive communication
Technologies
LLMs, Agentic AI platforms, Microsoft CoPilot, Informatica, Collibra
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise AI strategy and roadmap; Build and lead an AI Center of Excellence; Guide portfolio of transformational AI initiatives from ideation to deployment; Co-own end-to-end AI product lifecycle with engineering teams; Establish guardrails for model risk management and ethical AI use; Partner with business units to embed AI into operational processes.
Seniority
Executive, Strategy & Organization Design
