Data Governance and Sourcing Lead / Data Governance and Sourcing Leadess

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG - April 30, 2025

About the Role

The Data Governance and Sourcing Lead is responsible for the development and ownership of business-aligned data governance and guidelines that enable impactful data and analytics-powered use cases across the Global Product Division (GPD). This role serves as a trusted partner to business units, supporting functions, and Local Companies (LOCs), ensuring that data assets are leveraged to drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will advocate for the responsible and impactful use of data, aligned with industry best practices, while leading efforts to refine and harmonize data sourcing in line with business priorities.

How the Job Will Contribute

Data Governance Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and Align Data Governance Principles: Lead the creation and alignment of governance frameworks and standards in GPD that enable insights and analytics while maintaining global consistency.
  • Oversee the implementation and adoption of data standards in relevant domains.
  • Review and refine processes to ensure adherence to data standards, enabling agility and responsiveness to changing business needs.
  • Co-create above-brand data governance with MCE and regions for implementation across all GPD LOCs.
  • Partner with medical and access functions on data governance for medical and access insights.
  • Collaborate with the MDM and data architecture lead to ensure capabilities exist in ICC that make data governance sustainable and resource-efficient.

Data Sourcing

  • Optimize Data Sourcing: Analyze and enhance data purchasing and sourcing needs to align with business priorities, maximizing impact and saving operational expenses.
  • Work closely with DD&T, LOCs, and functions to identify data sourcing needs, especially in the HCP/HCE domain.
  • Ensure data sourcing needs and strategies are deeply aligned.
  • Co-develop data literacy and culture initiatives across GPD to elevate capabilities throughout the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

  • Support the creation and facilitation of Data Governance Councils.
  • Partner with key stakeholders across GPD and Digital Data & Technology to ensure alignment and integration of data governance initiatives.
  • Provide strategic guidance on the use of data governance to enable AI and digital tools that enhance customer experience.

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Location : Glattpark (Opfikon)
Country : Switzerland

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