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The DD&T Functional Learning Lead is responsible for defining and executing the end to end learning strategy for DD&T, aligned to Takeda’s learning strategy. The lead will develop and maintain the learning ecosystem, designing and managing the delivery of learning experiences, and coaching others in these areas. This role supports the achievement of business outcomes by leveraging innovative learning tools, technologies, and methodologies.
The lead will manage a team of DD&T Learning practitioners across the globe to execute against the defined strategy and following documented methodologies.
Primary focus will include:
Partnering closely with Global Learning to leverage enterprise learning strategies, platforms, and programs for leadership and professional skills, ensuring DD&T’s needs are clearly represented and integrated.
This role ensures that learning solutions are business driven, measurable, and aligned with both DD&T strategic priorities and Takeda wide learning frameworks
Functional Capability Strategy and Governance
Mandatory and Role Based Training
Own the strategy and operating model for mandatory training across DD&T, in close alignment with Global Quality, E&C, and HR.
Support the translation of regulatory, policy, and SOP requirements into clear, role specific curricula and training matrices.
Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of mandatory training content (elearning, microlearning, virtual ILT, assessments) in collaboration with SMEs and following global standards.
Monitor training completion, effectiveness, and quality metrics; proactively address gaps, trends, and recurring findings (e.g., audit/inspection observations, CAPAs).
Drive continuous simplification of mandatory training (e.g., reduce duplication, optimize length and frequency, align content across functions where possible).
Design and Delivery of DD&T Functional Learning Solutions
Lead the design and deployment of highimpact functional learning programs (e.g., onboarding, digital academy, AI Activator program, role transitions) tailored to DD&T needs.
Partnership with Global Learning
enterprise leadership and professional skills (e.g., leading in a matrix, influencing, stakeholder management, project leadership).
Align on common success metrics and reporting with Global Learning (e.g., utilization, completion, impact on performance, talent outcomes).
Stakeholder Management and Change Leadership
Communicate a clear, compelling vision for DD&T learning, emphasizing the balance between functional expertise, compliance, and growth oriented leadership capabilities.
Lead change management for key learning initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption plans.
Operations, Data, and Technology Enablement
Oversee the DD&T learning operations model, including content lifecycle management, catalog governance, scheduling, vendor/partner management, and budget.
Partner with Global Learning, Digital Dexterity, and HR to optimize the use of learning technologies (LMS, LXP, content repositories, virtual classroom tools, analytics platforms) for R&D use cases.
Define and track key performance indicators for functional capability development and mandatory training (e.g., time to proficiency, training effectiveness, compliance rates, inspection readiness).
Team Leadership and Development
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Skills and qualifications:
Proven track record of designing and implementing L&D strategies in a complex, global organization, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.
Experience in DD&T environments, with an understanding of the unique learning needs of scientists, researchers, and technical professionals.
Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations, and implications for training design, assignment, and documentation.
Familiarity with emerging trends in learning, such as AI, gamification, and personalized learning platforms.
Possesses expert-level writing skills, setting standards in language, structure, and content creation
Excel at anticipating internal/external challenges, recommending improvements, and providing leadership and consultative expertise for a specific business, region or function.
Experience operating independently, and ability to provide guidance in the most complex situations, lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best practice/quality resource.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field; Master’s degree or PhD preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in related field, with a focus on technology or data-driven environments. with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Cambridge, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Cambridge, MA
Employee
Regular
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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