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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading the digital transformation globally in the biopharmaceutical industry, leveraging technology to transform the way we develop and deliver life-changing treatments for patients. We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team!

As we strive to become one of the most trusted, science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies in the world, data, digital and technology are deeply embedded in all we do.

To further accelerate our transformation, we are growing our presence in Japan. As part of Takeda’s Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) organization, the Innovation Capability Solutions & Services (ICSS) is a function that develops and delivers data & digital solutions and provides application maintenance, user support and incident management. We enable Takeda’s digital transformation through enhancing our internal data and digital capabilities to create a future-ready organization meeting the needs of patients, our people, and the planet.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become a part of a mission that makes a real difference on lives around the world.

The Opportunity

As a UI/UX Senior Designer, you'll assume a leadership role in steering the course of user experience design throughout its entire lifecycle. Your responsibilities encompass every facet of the design process, including ideation, concept development, detailed design, prototyping, and user testing.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Lead user experience design: Apply design thinking principles to create engaging and intuitive user experiences across digital channels.
• Advocate for the end-user: Promote human-centered methodologies and ensure designs meet and exceed user needs for both new and experienced users.
• Conduct user research and testing: Develop wireframes and task flows based on user insights, collaborating with designers and developers to create user-friendly software products.
• Conceptualize and enhance customer journeys: Provide strategic direction in collaboration with product leads and owners to shape the future of the product landscape.
• Produce and refine design assets: Create, review, and improve wireframes and storyboards, ensuring they meet high user experience standards and align with organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply the fundamental principles of design thinking to thoughtfully conceptualize and create engaging, valuable, and intuitive user experiences across a wide spectrum of digital channels. Act as a leader in shaping the direction of user experience design.
• Represent the end-user as the foremost advocate, continually promoting human-centered methodologies across the product team. Ensure that new designs not only meet but exceed people's needs, catering to both first-time users and seasoned experts.
• Lead user research and testing initiatives to deeply understand user behaviors and preferences. Develop comprehensive wireframes and task flows grounded in user insights. Collaborate seamlessly with Designers and Developers, providing leadership to ensure the creation of intuitive and user-friendly software products.
• Ideate and articulate visionary concepts for new customer journeys or enhancements to existing ones. Collaborate closely with product leads and product owners to provide strategic direction, emphasizing your role in shaping the future of the product landscape.
• Take a leadership role in producing, reviewing, and refining wireframes and storyboards for digital products. Ensure that these design assets adhere to the highest standards of user experience and align with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Develop and manage experience ecosystems, service maps, and other design artifacts. This will play a pivotal role in ensuring a consistent, desirable, and efficient user experience across all digital channels.
• Assume a leadership role in researching, identifying, and articulating customer needs. Conduct in-depth interviews and facilitate focus groups to gain profound insights into user preferences and requirements.
• Lead by example in a cross-functional agile product team, contributing your expertise to design, deliver, and test intuitive customer experiences. Serve as a bridge between various teams and functions, ensuring a cohesive and user-centric approach throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure the success and impact of the user experience design initiatives. Continually analyze and leverage these metrics to drive continuous improvement in the quality and effectiveness of digital products.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or other relevant work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in leading software design and development with knowledge of the agile way of working.

• Proven experience in leading design projects that align with business objectives and delivering quality products or experiences.
• Strong graphical and visual design skills, proficient with various design software.
• Comprehensive user-centered design portfolio across web, mobile, tablet, and possibly consumer products or media.
• Excellent track record in user research, experience design, rapid prototyping, and usability testing.
• Analytical skills for UX diagnosis and an entrepreneurial, self-motivated mindset.
• Intermediate level proficiency in English if non-native Japanese, with a global mindset and willingness to work in a multi-national environment.

What Takeda Can Offer You

Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in Japan, 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 DD&T in Japan will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

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Better Health, Brighter Future

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

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