Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG

Please be aware of identity thieves actively posing as Takeda employees or recruiters posting Takeda-branded jobs online to steal personal information from job seekers., We care about your privacy and candidate experience. about how to spot fraudulent messages here Location At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team Takeda’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization is seeking a visionary Entra ID expert to lead and expand our adoption of Entra capabilities—both existing and emerging. This strategic role will shape the future of identity services at Takeda, driving innovation and scalability across our global infrastructure Entra ID environments to support hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, while leveraging AI-driven capabilities—such as automation, anomaly detection, and intelligent access controls—to enhance performance, security, and agility This role also serves as the highest-level escalation point for Entra ID, ensuring adherence to ITIL processes and Takeda’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) As a core member of the IAM team, the position reports directly to the Head of Directory Services and will collaborate across global teams to build resilient identity platforms that support Takeda’s mission and growth Lead the engineering, strategy, and lifecycle management of Takeda’s enterprise identity platforms, with a focus on Entra ID and cloud-native directory services Develop strategic roadmaps and tactical plans aligned with Takeda’s digital transformation goals, accelerating modernization from legacy systems to AI-enhanced, cloud-native platforms Shape and execute IAM strategy through scalable, secure identity solutions, integrating emerging technologies and AI innovations to enhance architecture and governance Innovation, Culture & Collaboration Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture within the IAM organization, promoting innovation and continuous learning Drive cross-functional engagement with global stakeholders to align identity services with business Elevate the IAM brand through thought leadership, success story sharing, and advocacy for modern identity practices Monitor and report performance metrics for Entra ID, ensuring transparency, reliability, and proactive issue resolution Champion continuous improvement across service design, delivery, and security, while ensuring compliance with ITIL, SOX