BI & Strategy Manager

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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