Own the data and governance spine for content operations, turning DAM and workflow tooling into a compliant, scalable platform across brands and channels.

Platform governance: set the Martech roadmap and cross-brand adoption for DAM and related tools.
Metadata and tagging: establish taxonomy and workflows to boost discoverability and performance tracking.
Modular content reuse: enable reuse across brands with standardized DAM/workflow setup and hands-off processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Platform strategy and governance: Define the Marketing Technology roadmap and governance for content operations platforms, including DAM and related workflow/fulfillment tools with DD&T
Tagging and metadata standards: Define taxonomy/metadata requirements and tagging workflows so content is consistently tagged, discoverable, and performance-trackable
Enable modular content reuse: Configure DAM/workflow platforms and standards to support modular content development, assembly, and reuse across brands and channels
Partner with TA content leads and Ad/Promo: Translate TA needs and review feedback into platform enhancements and process improvements; ensure clear roles, handoffs, and consistent use of tooling across brands
Drive adoption and support model: Define the operating model for user support, training, communications, and issue escalation; ensure consistent adoption across internal teams, agencies, and partners
Vendor and platform relationship management: Manage key platform and service partners, including SLAs, prioritizations, escalations, and continuous improvement; coordinate platform training updates with partners
Manage license and budget levers: Oversee platform licensing and key vendor relationships; manage enhancement funding and prioritize spend against highest value capabilities
Enable compliant content operations: Ensure the MarTech ecosystem supports compliant development and approval of promotional materials in a regulated environment, embedding required controls and documentation practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degre e required , Preferred Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, or related).
5–8+ years managing marketing technology platforms (e.g., DAM, workflow, content ops), defining roadmaps, adoption frameworks, and governance standards across brands or business units.
Proven experience partnering with brand, Ad/Promo, TA content leads, and agencies to translate business needs into platform enhancements, process improvements, and compliant content operations.
Experience managing platform vendors and service partners, negotiating SLAs, prioritizing enhancements, and overseeing licensing budgets or funding allocations.
Strong understanding of regulated content development requirements, metadata/tagging standards, modular content reuse, and operational controls to enable scalable, compliant, and measurable content workflows.

Benefits

short-term and/ or long-term incentives
medical, dental, vision insurance
a 401(k) plan and company match
short-term and long-term disability coverage
b asic life insurance
a tuition reimbursement program
paid volunteer time off
company holidays
well-being benefits
up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Takeda

We strive to transform lives. While the science we advance is constantly evolving, our core purpose is enduring. For more than two centuries, our values have guided us to do what’s right for patients and for society.We know that changing lives requires us to do things differently. We start by listening to and addressing what really matters to patients, the people who love them, and those in the healthcare system who provide care. And that’s what inspires us all to be bold, push boundaries and set new standards that open up greater opportunities.Read our community guidelines: https://takeda.info/communityguidelines

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

37K employees (1,941 in marketing)

www.takeda.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

586.5K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$3.3K

Traffic Source Mix

49%

Direct

38.4%

Referral

8.4%

Social

2.1%

Paid

1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~37.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

1,695 (5% of company)

Median Career Experience

16 years

Median Tenure

5.3 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

People

HR / Recruitment

Cristal Mikenas

Head of Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing

At the company for 5 years 2 months

Emma James

Global Recruitment Marketing Manager

At the company for 4 years 5 months

Marketing Leadership

Heather Schaefer

Vice President, Patient Access Brand Strategy & Operations

At the company for 10 years 10 months

Kylie J. Wagner

Head, Marketing and BU Customer Engagement

At the company for 21 years 3 months

Anne de Schweinitz

Head, Global Corporate Brand and Content

At the company for 1 year 11 months

Matthew O'Rourke

Sr. Director - Head of BioLife Brand and Insights

At the company for 2 years 1 month

Funding

Total Funding

$2.5B

Last Raise

$2.4B

Post IPO Debt, 9 months ago

Funding History

Jun 2025
Post IPO Debt • $2.4B
Sep 2016
Grant • $19.8M
May 2016
Grant • $38M

Recent News

ASH: Merck mulls future of polycythemia program while Takeda takes phase 3 victory lap

Dec 8, 2025 • Fierce Biotech

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502): Exploring Valuation After Recent Shareholder Gains

Nov 22, 2025 • Yahoo Finance

FDA launches investigation into Takeda's Adzynma following reported pediatric death

Nov 21, 2025 • Fierce Pharma

Responsibilities

Platform strategy and governance: Define the Marketing Technology roadmap and governance for content operations platforms, including DAM and related workflow/fulfillment tools with DD&T
Tagging and metadata standards: Define taxonomy/metadata requirements and tagging workflows so content is consistently tagged, discoverable, and performance-trackable
Enable modular content reuse: Configure DAM/workflow platforms and standards to support modular content development, assembly, and reuse across brands and channels
Partner with TA content leads and Ad/Promo: Translate TA needs and review feedback into platform enhancements and process improvements; ensure clear roles, handoffs, and consistent use of tooling across brands
Drive adoption and support model: Define the operating model for user support, training, communications, and issue escalation; ensure consistent adoption across internal teams, agencies, and partners
Vendor and platform relationship management: Manage key platform and service partners, including SLAs, prioritizations, escalations, and continuous improvement; coordinate platform training updates with partners
Manage license and budget levers: Oversee platform licensing and key vendor relationships; manage enhancement funding and prioritize spend against highest value capabilities
Enable compliant content operations: Ensure the MarTech ecosystem supports compliant development and approval of promotional materials in a regulated environment, embedding required controls and documentation practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degre e required , Preferred Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, or related).
5–8+ years managing marketing technology platforms (e.g., DAM, workflow, content ops), defining roadmaps, adoption frameworks, and governance standards across brands or business units.
Proven experience partnering with brand, Ad/Promo, TA content leads, and agencies to translate business needs into platform enhancements, process improvements, and compliant content operations.
Experience managing platform vendors and service partners, negotiating SLAs, prioritizing enhancements, and overseeing licensing budgets or funding allocations.
Strong understanding of regulated content development requirements, metadata/tagging standards, modular content reuse, and operational controls to enable scalable, compliant, and measurable content workflows.

Benefits

short-term and/ or long-term incentives
medical, dental, vision insurance
a 401(k) plan and company match
short-term and long-term disability coverage
b asic life insurance
a tuition reimbursement program
paid volunteer time off
company holidays
well-being benefits
up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year