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As a Senior Manager, Data Modeling, you will provide hands-on data modeling expertise to deliver high-quality, analysis-ready data assets in support of clinical operations and regulatory functions within R&D. You will lead defined initiatives and workstreams, ensures high-quality execution, and mentors team members while partnering closely with clinical, regulatory, and data stakeholders.
Lead the design and implementation of data models for assigned clinical operations and regulatory initiatives.
Develop and deliver data mapping and harmonization specifications aligned with established modeling standards.
Act as a hands on subject matter expert, owning model design quality through implementation.
Partner with clinical operations and regulatory stakeholders to identify and prepare priority datasets for analytics and AI use cases.
Design and implement data curation approaches within defined scope, in collaboration with Data Organization SMEs.
Ensure curated datasets are fit for purpose, well documented, and consumable by analytics and data science teams.
Design and manage logical and physical data structures supporting clinical trial operations, oversight, and regulatory needs.
Contribute to architecture decisions within assigned initiatives, ensuring alignment with established platforms and patterns.
Support the improvement of data centric processes that enhance data quality, traceability, and inspection readiness.
Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to identify data related gaps and implement practical, executable improvements.
Apply established best practices and standards to ensure consistent delivery across initiatives.
Design and maintain semantic data models supporting prioritized clinical and regulatory use cases.
Document models clearly for reuse and governance adherence.
Work with Data Governance partners to ensure data assets adhere to onboarding, quality, and stewardship expectations.
Own the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of assigned data models.
Contribute to improvements of shared or existing models under defined guidance.
Serve as a technical lead and day to day mentor for data modelers within assigned initiatives.
Collaborate closely with peers across Data Modeling, Governance, Analytics, and R&D functions to deliver integrated solutions.
Senior Hands-on Delivery: Deep hands on contribution to data modeling and harmonization work.
Execution Focus: Accountable for quality, timeliness, and usability of delivered models.
Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of clinical operations and regulatory data contexts.
People Development: Coaches and supports team members through work based mentorship.
Program Level Leadership: Leads delivery within defined scope.
Advanced experience in data modeling and harmonization, particularly in clinical and regulatory domains.
Practical knowledge of data curation and preparation for analytics and AI.
Working understanding of governance, quality, and compliance expectations in regulated environments.
Lead through technical credibility and example.
Mentor junior team members and supports capability development within initiatives.
Make sound design and implementation decisions within assigned scope.
Escalate and align when decisions exceed role authority.
Manage complex datasets and integrations across multiple systems.
Balance delivery needs with quality and compliance requirements.
Work effectively across Data Modeling, Governance, Analytics, and R&D partner teams.
Understand downstream impacts from data source to insight generation.
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, or related field is preferred.
4–6 years of experience in data modeling, data architecture, and/or data management in complex environments.
Experience supporting clinical operations and/or regulatory data preferred.
Experience contributing to analytics or AI ready data initiatives. Advanced data modeling and data architecture skills
Strong data harmonization and curation experience.
Working knowledge of modern data platforms and cloud environments.
Strong working knowledge of clinical and regulatory domains.
Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and propose innovative solutions related to optimization needs
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and departments.
Desired
Life sciences or pharmaceutical domain experience.
Familiarity with regulatory data standards and compliance requirements.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
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-term incentives. 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.
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