Takeda
BI & Strategy Manager
TakedaTurkey5 days ago
Full-timeBusiness Development, Sales
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Job Description:

Job Purpose:

The Business Intelligence & Strategy Manager is responsible for leading all in-market and to-market sales analytics, commercial excellence processes, and strategic reporting across the organization. This role will drive the digitalization of reporting systems:, deliver continuous insights through advanced analytics and market research, and provide strategic guidance to business units. As a key strategic partner:, the manager will influence decision-making at the leadership level and foster a data-driven culture across functions.

Role Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Lead and own: performance tracking, reporting, and automation of reporting systems; continuously seek cutting-edge technological solutions: to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Champion digital transformation initiatives and embed global best practices: into local operations.
  • Generate market and business insights through analytics and research to support high-quality decision-making.
  • Conduct total and operating market analyses; lead monthly performance meetings: with GM and Business Unit Directors.
  • Deliver BU-specific reports and insights to enable insight-to-action frameworks: and drive commercial impact.
  • Partner with finance and business units during annual planning and monthly demand reviews; provide market assumptions and strategic input.
  • Design and coordinate all market research activities:, including primary research in collaboration with marketing teams.
  • Build initial forecast models and lead launch strategy discussions for pipeline products; support long-range forecasting and trend analysis.
  • Support launch excellence and brand planning processes across all brands.
  • Lead sales and stock analysis/reporting processes, including retail and hospital channels.
  • Monitor stock levels and proactively identify stock-out risks; ensure timely reporting and mitigation.
  • Conduct daily sales vs. target comparisons and variance analyses; report performance at regional and national levels.
  • Prepare allocation analyses tailored to commercial needs, especially during price increase periods.
  • Oversee pricing and financial control:, including
    • Reviewing price difference requests and identifying discrepancies.
    • Managing return and price difference accounts with transparency.
    • Verifying tender discounts and preparing financial risk reports.
  • Act as Turkey’s “Tender Champion”:, leading global tender and ordering processes.
  • Serve as Project Management Officer (PMO): for strategic initiatives; lead cross-functional project coordination.
  • Lead brand team setup and coordination across departments.
  • Define and maintain SOPs and ways of working for BI processes.
  • Own omnichannel campaign analytics and lead marketing mix modeling: to assess channel impact and optimize investments.
Role Mandatory Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to Takeda’s Information Security and Technology Use policies.
  • Serve as a Quality Ambassador by promptly reporting any product-related concerns to the Quality team.
  • Uphold integrity and ethical conduct in alignment with Takeda’s values (Takeda-ism).
  • Complete all mandatory trainings and ensure team compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Lead by example in the accurate and timely use of company systems (e.g., Concur, Dakika, Bloom), fostering process discipline across the team.
  • Proactively raise compliance or ethical concerns through appropriate Takeda reporting channels

Job Dimension:

  • OPEX responsibility Yes
  • Financial Responsibility Yes
  • Volume Impact Yes
  • Revenue Impact Yes

If yes, please explain the impact (Max 30 words) Directly influences strategic planning, commercial performance, and financial risk mitigation through data-driven leadership and cross-functional collaboration.:

Role required Qualifications & Capabilities:

  • Education :Graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering. MBA or MA will be a plus
  • Experience :Minimum 5 years in Commercial Excellence, Business Intelligence, Consultancy, or Project Management. Experience in pharma or healthcare industry is a strong plus.:
  • Language :Fluent in English (written and verbal); Turkish proficiency.:
  • Certifications :Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
  • Digital & Technology :Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and analytical tools. Experience with CRM platforms, data visualization, and forecasting tools is highly desirable.:
  • Team Leadership Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams is a strong plus.:

Capabilities & Behaviors:

  • Strong analytical, digital, and problem-solving skills
  • Strategic thinking and systems mindset
  • Agility and ability to lead in evolving environments
  • Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Change leadership and influence across levels:
  • Coaching mindset and talent enablement for the BI team:
  • Innovation in learning design and delivery:
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a global organization:

Locations:

Istanbul, Turkey

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

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