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 transparent, 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