Senior Manager, Pricing Strategy & Analytics

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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma, which is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma. Since plasma can’t be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 250+ state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. Our employees are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, straightforward, and rewarding for donors who wish to make a positive impact.

When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

The BioLife Forecasting, Pricing & Analytics (FPA) team within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit at Takeda is seeking a Senior Manager of Pricing Strategy & Analytics. This role is critical for the FPA team, combining technical expertise with strategic insights to help inform pricing decision-making for BioLife’s U.S. plasma collection network. This role will lead the data analysis, process automation, implementation, and optimization of pricing strategies to drive volume growth and improve cost efficiency. This individual will partner with cross-functional teams (Operations and IT) to execute large-scale pricing experiments, deliver actionable insights, and ensure alignment with BioLife’s long-term growth strategy. This role reports to the Associate Director - Pricing and Business AI Lead at BioLife.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Pricing Strategy & Optimization
• Build a robust process to improve efficiency in creating weekly business insights.
• Lead automation and execution of pricing experiments (e.g., optimization, cross-center tests).
• Translate business objectives into fee strategies that balance KPI performance.
• Drive adoption of advanced pricing methodologies (hierarchical models, A / B testing, time-series forecasting).
• Analytics & Forecasting
• Manage end-to-end pricing analytics, including business metrics.
• Partner with data science teams to refine models (Supervised Learning, Time Series, Neural Network, etc.).
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape pricing decisions and weekly fee plans
• Translate complex analytical outcomes into clear recommendations for executives.
• Support governance with transparent business rules, documentation, and communication to stakeholders.
• Team & Project Management
• Lead and mentor analysts in pricing, forecasting, and business intelligence.
• Manage multiple pricing initiatives simultaneously, balancing tactical execution with strategic vision.
• Drive standardization and automation of reporting across pricing KPIs.

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

9+ years in analytics, data science, pricing, strategy, consulting, and / or forecasting with demonstrated impact.

Strong foundation in statistics and experimentation - hypothesis testing, regression, causal inference, experimental design, and power calculations.

Preferred

Extensive expertise in data science, revenue management, and experimental design.

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Ability to work across highly matrixed, global organizations.

Familiarity with the plasma / healthcare industry or subscription-based pricing is a plus.

Comfort with ambiguity and ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.

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 :

Bannockburn, ILU.S. Base Salary Range :

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.

Locations

Bannockburn, ILWorker Type

EmployeeWorker Sub-Type

RegularTime Type

Full timeJob Exempt

Yes