Technical Business Partner, PDT R&D (fmd)

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About the Role:

At Takeda putting patients first drives everything we do. As Director RDGM DD&T Business Partner PDT R&D you will play a pivotal leadership role in accelerating the digital transformation of Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Research & Development.

As the strategic technology partner to PDT R&D leadership you will shape and execute the digital strategy ensuring technology investments align with business priorities and deliver measurable value. You will drive innovation strengthen collaboration across R&D and Manufacturing and enable data-driven decision-making through modern digital capabilities AI and emerging technologies.

This role serves as the primary technology advisor for PDT R&D championing strategic partnerships governance and enterprise-wide digital initiatives while upholding Takedas values of Patient Trust Reputation and Business.

How you will contribute:

• Develop and execute the multi-year digital and technology roadmap for PDT R&D aligned with business strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with senior business leaders to identify opportunities for digital innovation and technology-enabled transformation.
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI next-generation laboratory platforms and scientific data solutions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across DD&T R&D Manufacturing and external partners to deliver scalable digital solutions.
• Provide governance and executive oversight for technology initiatives ensuring delivery on time within budget and with measurable business impact.
• Manage the PDT R&D technology portfolio investment planning budgets and resource prioritization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with software vendors and external technology partners.
• Represent PDT R&D in enterprise technology governance strategic planning and investment discussions.
• Foster a culture of innovation transparency collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you bring to Takeda:

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Life Sciences Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience leading technology organizations supporting pharmaceutical biotech research or plasma-derived therapy environments.
• 8 years of people leadership experience with a proven ability to lead global matrixed teams and influence senior executives.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programs and complex technology portfolios.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical or biotech R&D processes and scientific research environments.
• Experience developing technology strategies managing digital investments and driving organizational change.
• Proven ability to manage strategic vendors technology partnerships and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication influencing and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent English skills; German language skills are desirable.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of modern R&D technologies laboratory informatics scientific data platforms and emerging digital trends.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and complex project management.
• Understanding of AI and advanced digital capabilities supporting drug discovery and development.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

What will help you succeed

• Passion for driving digital innovation and business transformation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational execution.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and confidence navigating ambiguity and complex organizational environments.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build trusted partnerships across scientific and business teams.
• Resilience adaptability and the ability to lead through change.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make complex decisions with enterprise-wide impact.

What we offer you:

A competitiveremunerationpackage with a minimum salary of 6.24419gross per month (full-time collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

• Awards as a Great PlaceToWork and certified family-friendly company
• Hybrid working and flexible scheduling where possible
• Comprehensive learning and training opportunities and a mentoring program
• Diverse development programs (talent program trainee program apprenticeship program)
• Internal job rotations within the company in Austria and abroad
• Employee referral and recognition programs; employee stock purchase plan
• Active participation in various network groups (e.g. Diversity Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability)
• A wide range of health offerings (e.g. free vaccinations psychological counseling massages)
• Fitness offerings
• Company events and celebrations
• Company canteen with subsidized prices
• Company childcare / bilingual on-site daycare (company kindergarten)
• Great public transport connections
• Company bike leasing program (JobRad)

MoreAbout Us:

Takeda is a patient-focusedvalues-based R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-transformingtreatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan.

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We want to improve peoples health and create a better future for our world. We specialize in developing and manufacturinglife-transformingmedicines for people living with rare and complex diseases. We drive innovation and are pioneers in sustainable pharmaceutical everything we do patients our employees and the environment always come first.

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