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Job Description

About the role:

Join the Digital Revolution at Takeda!

Step into the future of healthcare! As part of Takeda’s Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) team, you’ll be at the forefront of our digital transformation—driving impactful change and transforming how we leverage data and technology to improve lives.

As the Scrum Master & Project Manager DD&T at our Lessines site, you will guide our teams toward Agile excellence and enable them to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that make a real difference.

How you will contribute:

Reporting to the Head of DD&T, you’ll be essential in reshaping our digital journey through:

Agile Facilitation & Scrum Team Leadership

Champion Scrum ceremonies to keep teams energized and productive.

Foster collaboration and ensure team efficiency shines bright.

Proactively remove barriers while promoting Agile values and driving continuous improvement.

Align with other Scrum Masters to ensure Agile practices are seamless across Takeda.

Project Portfolio Management & Governance

Oversee and govern the DD&T project portfolio, driving strategic alignment.

Define and track clear KPIs while reporting without fluff.

Monitor project progression and prioritize resources effectively in collaboration with stakeholders from business and IT.

Project Management (Both Waterfall & Agile)

Lead cross-functional game-changing projects from ideation to production.

Draft, refine, and execute project roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and plans.

Balance structure and flexibility to mitigate risks and implement contingency solutions effectively in living-changing categories desired!

Clear Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

Build trust through transparent communication with stakeholders.

Ensure deliverables match your standards across consistency reStructured derived maps avoiding any-elimination equation!

 What you bring to Takeda:

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Data, Mathematics expertise defining-built interpretation steering models-driven layer!

Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or Scrum Master roles within IT, Data, or Digital environments.

Relevant certifications: Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I/II), PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe).

Experience Waterfall project management (PMBOK, Prince2, V-Model).

Proficiency in project management tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, ServiceNow, Power BI.

Proficiency in risk management and business continuity planning.

Command of technology systems, IT infrastructure, and Agile methodologies

Engage and align across organization while translating complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language.

Get ready to shine in a culture that values tech expertise combined with an energized human touch!

What Takeda can offer you:

We want our employees to succeed in everything they do – at work, at home, and in the community. This is why we offer world-class benefits and access to resources that can support people.

Our sector and the needs of our patients are constantly changing, which is why we emphasize continuous training. We actively support and invest in the development of our employees through a 50/40/10 training model.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, prioritizing wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance:

Generous Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation in accordance with Belgian legislation and 12 Working Time Recovery days with additional days granted based on seniority and age.

Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and hospitalization insurance, annual check-ups starting at age 45, and support for preventive healthcare.

Family Support: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption, along with dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.

Career Development: Access to a Learning Catalog, language courses, and opportunities for internal and international mobility.

Transportation & Eco-Benefits: Contributions for public transport, incentives for cycling, and on-site charging stations for electric vehicles.

Additional Perks: Meal vouchers, eco-cheques, a flex plan, a 13th-month salary, and pension support.

More About Us:

The Takeda Lessines manufacturing site plays a vital role in the production of Takeda’s plasma-based therapies. With over 75 years of pioneering legacy, Takeda is a global leader in rare diseases and ranks in the top three for plasma-derived products. Our Lessines manufacturing site is a state-of-the-art biotechnology production facility with over 50 years of experience, specializing in immunoglobulin purification, plasma-derived therapies, and packaging for treatments targeting blood disorders. Serving more than 250,000 patients worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality therapies that make a significant impact. As Takeda's third-largest global production site, Lessines plays a pivotal role in our international operations, producing and distributing million vials annually to more than 80 countries.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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LocationsBEL - Lessines

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time