Job Description

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The Future Begins Here

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.

Bangalore, the city, which is India’s epic enter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s Innovation Capability Centre. 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.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity: Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and the 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.

THE OPPORTUNTY

As a Business Analyst I, you will independently manage business analysis activities for low to medium complexity initiatives, working closely with stakeholders who will rely on your expertise and judgment. You will drive the analysis and documentation of software specifications while ensuring requirements are accurate, complete, and aligned with business objectives. You will keep documentation for your assigned applications accurate and up to date, ensuring it reflects reality and supports smooth delivery. In your day-to-day work, you will partner closely with development teams, product/platform owners, QA and other key stakeholders to validate user stories, review QA results and support the successful delivery of high-quality digital solutions. You will also contribute to backlog refinement, solution discussions, and continuous improvement activities within Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria for assigned initiatives.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, planning, grooming, and reviews.
• Conduct refinement, grooming, and support execution activities related to user stories
• Support the Product Owner/Product Manager in prioritizing and maintaining the sprint backlog
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and pain points and prioritise and translate them into user stories and functional requirements.
• Work closely with product Owners, developers and testers to ensure that requirements are clearly defined, comprehensive, and testable.
• Work with the team to support feature estimation and requirement clarification activities.
• Contribute to the creation of product and process documentation.
• Provide trainings to stakeholders.
• Provide continuous updates during project delivery and communicate changes, risks, issues and ambiguities in a timely manner.
• Continuously engage with stakeholders to demonstrate and validate developed functionality.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must-have requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in Business Analysis
• Experience in a Lean/Agile development environment
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Knowledge of Medical Affairs.
• Understanding of how all Medical Affairs teams function.
• Knowledge of Veeva Vault or any Content Management System functionality.
• Strong understanding BA practices including : gathering, analysing and documenting business and system requirements
• Highly organized; able to break down complex problems and set priorities
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have requirements

• Relevant certifications in Business Analysis or Agile methodologies (ECBA, CCBA, BCS, Scrum, or similar)
• Experience and exposure to Life Science/Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry environments preferred, including working within regulated environments.

What Takeda Can Offer You

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

Benefits

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

• Security Escort for Drop-Off: Female employees receive a security escort to their designated drop-off point after the shift for safety

• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Broad Variety of learning platforms 

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

• No Meeting Days

• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

• Employee Referral Program

• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)

About ICC in Takeda

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time