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Senior Pricing Analyst

BioLife Forecasting, Pricing & Analytics (FPA) team within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit at Takeda is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst. This role is critical for the FPA team, as it combines technical expertise with strategic insight to inform business financial decisions. You will have the autonomy to own analyses end-to-end, from source data to strategic recommendations, and the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving data-based decision-making across the organization. It reports to the Associate Director, Pricing, and Business AI Lead at BioLife.

Accountabilities:

• Data Analysis & Decision-Making: Leverage strong analytical and quantitative skills to connect raw data across sources, uncover patterns, and deliver insights that directly shape business decisions.
• Performance Analytics: Assess pricing performance to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities across centers, fee levels, and donor groups.
• Statistical Analytics: Contribute to pricing and forecasting projects through advanced data analysis, process automation, A/B testing, and the creation of clear, actionable visualizations.
• Machine Learning Solutions: Translate complex data challenges into machine learning models (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, predictive retention, segmentation, elasticity) that enhance business operations and plasma donor insights.
• Experimentation & Standards: Own the experimentation lifecycle from design to analysis, validating opportunities and scaling winning strategies. Elevate team capabilities by setting best practices in analytics, code quality, and data storytelling.

Dimensions and Aspects:

• Technical expertise: Proven hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau), with advanced Excel skills for rapid analysis.
• Analytical leadership: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify new opportunities, design models/experiments, and deliver insights that drive measurable business improvements.
• Agile execution: Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments, with the ability to pivot quickly and still deliver clarity.
• Clear communication: Ability to distill complex technical findings into clear business narratives.

Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a quantitative field required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years in analytics, pricing, strategy, and/or forecasting with demonstrated impact.
• Strong foundation in statistics and experimentation - hypothesis testing, regression, causal inference, experimental design, and power calculations.

Who You Are:

• A critical thinker who thrives on solving ambiguous problems through rigorous analysis and experimentation.
• Data-driven, with a passion for uncovering trends, root causes, and actionable insights.
• Business-minded, able to partner effectively with leadership and product owners to shape strategic decisions.
• Adaptable and proactive, thriving in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with competing priorities.

Additional Information: Domestic travel required (up to 10%).

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: USA - IL - Bannockburn - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range: $86,500.00 - $135,960.00

EEO Statement: Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.