Head of DD&T Learning & Development (Boston)

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Job Description

About the role:

The Director Digital Learning is responsible for developing and maintaining the learning ecosystem, designing and managing the delivery of learning experiences. This role ensures that learning initiatives align with organizational goals and adapts to changing needs, contributing to Takeda's mission.

Takeda is seeking a strategic and visionary Head of DD&T Learning & Development to lead the design, execution, and evolution of learning strategies for our Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T) organization. This global leadership role will ensure our workforce has the functional and digital skills needed to drive innovation and growth.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the vision and strategic roadmap for DD&T Learning & Development aligned with business priorities.
• Design and implement functional learning strategies and impactful development programs across DD&T, including global Innovation Capability Centers.
• Build a culture of lifelong learning by leveraging Takeda’s tools, technologies, and internal/external expertise.
• Own and manage DD&T’s platform learning service, ensuring standardized methodologies and successful adoption of digital tools.
• Drive digital dexterity initiatives by developing future-ready capabilities, including GenAI and enterprise platform skills.
• Lead early talent and leadership development programs in collaboration with HR and global partners.
• Track, measure, and report learning effectiveness and compliance with corporate learning KPIs.
• Represent DD&T in enterprise councils and governance bodies to advocate for talent development and align with organizational goals.
• Act as a strategic leader, mentor, and change agent driving best practices and continuous improvement in learning.

Qualifications and Experience required :

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in l earning, & d evelopment or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field , with a focus on technology or data-driven environments.

Experience required:

• Expert in learning & development:

• I nstructional design and creation of effective learning materials.

• Deep understanding of needs assessments and learning program analysis.

• Experience i n creating learning strategies and leading learning initiatives to enable a diverse workforce .

• Exp erience in digital dexterity, digital fluency, driving adoption of emerging technologies through enablement and learning.

• Strong problem-solving skills, able to identify and address challenges effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Recognized expert in influencing others, with the ability to guide and motivate teams towards achieving strategic objectives .

• Proficient in using Microsoft O365 applications to create impactful presentations and manage complex projects.

• Skilled in developing and implementing effective strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Effective at planning and managing work to ensure timely completion of projects.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$174,500.00 - $274,230.00

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 employee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . 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.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

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