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Capability Lead (TM1)

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0131193 Date posted 10/28/2024 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.  

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

  • Develop and execute the platform strategy in alignment with the company's overall business objectives

  • Manage assigned resources responsible for effectively maintaining, enhancing, configuring, implementing and testing platform and system functionality triggered by projects, change requests and future needs

  • Develop, configure and manage Finance platforms, solutions, applications, processes and systems within scope according to business requirements and increases the value of the application to the finance business community

  • Leading international project teams of experienced internal and external specialists or support projects as project team member

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize platform features and enhancements

  • Manage application and platform development process, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment

  • Identifies and investigates operational needs and problems, and opportunities, contributing to the implementation of improvements within area of responsibility. Advises stakeholders on improvements that increase value of applications.

  • Maintain a high level of up-to-date expertisein the area of Finance platforms and systems, including state-of-art approaches, methodologies and emerging technologies. 

  • Ensure that application/platform meets the needs of our customers and stakeholders, and that it is scalable, reliable, and secure

  • Monitor application/platform performance and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in platform development and management

  • Provide support to ensurealloperational and project based commitments are delivered

  • Provide support to ensurethat the Finance systems are fullyavailable to support Reporting, Planning and Analysis requirements

  • Provide support to ensureadequate IT support isavailableduringFinance Business Processes (month, quarterly, yearend close, MYC, MRP) and IT issues are resolvedin atimelymanner

  • Collaborate and partner with various stakeholders (External service provider, DD&T, Business and other 3rd parties) to implement and deliver system improvements and opportunities

  • Provide hand-on solutions and advise to support the business needs

  • Ensure compliance with Takeda DD&T frameworks, policies and standards (like Project Governance, Architecture, QA, security, SDLC, SOX and service transition)

  • Maintain current knowledge and related tools

  • Acts as Technical expert on all assigned projects and systems.

  • Designs/builds/deployscomplex data models.

  • Ensuresexecution and documentation to Takeda Quality Management System (QMS), suggestadjustments to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and other standards, policies and procedures.

  • Work independently on toughproblems with other team members and independently solve, with some guidance, verydifficulttechnologyproblems.

  • Represent the team while working on project across BU and BNDC teams. Isinternal and externalexpert to-go-to in how to drive advanced Computer Science and Engineering skills and techniques.

  • Influences and maintainsrelationships with partner organizations in support of data analysis, modelling and deployment

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

  • In depth knowledge and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), IBM Cognos Analytics and related supportive tools(Docker, Qubedocs, motioCI)

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of technologyincluding AWS Cloud, Windows, Linux, network, security and allotherinfrastructuralrequirements

Leadership

  • Ability to form strong working relationshipsacross a matrixenvironment

  • Excellentcommunication, listening and influencing skills; ability to listen, anticipate needs and influence solutions

  • inspires and enables people to move the organizationforward

  • Demonstratesstrategicenterprise thinking in regards ofimproveprocesses, savecosts and focus on priorities

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

  • Deep insight in existing systems, technology and concepts in the area of Finance Systems Solutions(Minimum 5+ years of technical and administration experience)

  • Knowledge in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and Cognos Analytics software, application hosting and development

  • Experience in Tidal, Python, Planning Analytics Workspace

  • Experience in Cloud environments, especially AWS (S3, EC2, RDS)

  • Ability to write and speak in the English languages 

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, business acumen with analytical and problem solving skills

  • Practice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working in an international environment.

  • Understanding of how IT efforts are tied to achievement of business goals.

  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

  • Experience in Agile development methodologies

  • Experience in managing third-party vendors and partners

  • Experience in leading/working with multiple cross cultural and international teams across a matrixed organization to implement solutions.

  • Experience in state of the art procedures, tools and methods to realize IS/IT solutions 

  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing IS/IT solutions 

  • Extensive knowledge of emerging technologies, their maturity and potential benefits for the organization 

  • Experience in development of communication and presentation material to senior management 

  • Experience in a pharmaceutical/life sciences environment

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

  • Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.

  • At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

  • Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

  • Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

  • Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

  • Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • 3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves

  • Broad Variety of learning platforms 

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

  • Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks) and Bereavement Leave

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

  • Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

  • As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

#Li-Hybrid

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within Corporate at Takeda?

  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Insightful
  • Results driven
  • Goal-oriented
  • Achiever
The environment is dynamic and evolving, so you have to be adaptable.

Maciej Niedospial - Business Reporting Manager

I’m fortunate enough to work with a highly skilled, diverse and dedicated bunch of people, and for that, I’m grateful! My colleagues continue to amaze me.

Sheelagh Gartlan - Recruitment Business Partner

Takeda is a company that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. By bringing people together who have diverse backgrounds, competencies, and personalities, innovation and ideas grow.

Michelle Chen - Human Resources Manager

  • Impact across generations Partnership brings together world-leading plasma companies to focus on developing and delivering a hyperimmune immunoglobulin in the global fight against COVID-19.
  • Takeda Scoops Global Top Employers® Award Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced it has become part of a select group of only 15 to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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