- Role: - Senior Manager, Decision Science
Location: - Bengaluru
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join Takeda's GCC Commercial Analytics & Insights (CA&I;) organization in India as part of the Decision Science & AI Enablement COE. 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 leading a high-performing data science team This leadership role is accountable for leading decision science pod, governing delivery quality, and scaling reusable capabilities that support US and global commercial priorities.
- How you will contribute:
- Manage data sourcing and provide hands-on QA and modeling input preparation.
- Lead and coach data scientists driving a culture of performance and accountability aligned with Takeda values
- Work with internal stakeholders and vendor partners
- Serve as Measurement, Optimization, and Simulation (MOS)



point of contact for promotional performance, simulation, and optimization questions

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Modeling, Testing & Optimization:
- Lead the development of repeatable analytic capabilities and workflow automation
- Lead the design and deployment of advanced models (GLM, Bayesian, logistic regression, ML/ensemble methods)
- Lead ROI/mROI estimation, response curve development, and scenario simulation.
- Lead the design and measurement planning for in-market tests and observational analyses to measure campaign impact.
- Deliver clear, defensible recommendations on promotional investment.

Talent Development and COE Excellence
- Lead, coach, and develop Senior Analysts, Analysts, and data science contributors, providing explicit goals, ongoing feedback, and career development support.
- Build advanced team capabilities in AI/ML, decision science, commercial pharma data, model governance, experimentation,

📌 Senior Manager, Decision Science (Bengaluru)
🏢 Takeda Pharmaceutical
📍 Bengaluru