(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Jane Urban to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. A  builder of new functions and high-performing biopharma teams, Urban was recently named Vice President of Data, Digital and Technology for Global Medical and Global Commercial and leads the Digital Patient Journey for Takeda’s Global Portfolio Division. The newly created role, team, and division are designed to leverage data, digital, and technology in the cross-functional connections along the product development strategy, from early clinical through launch.

Urban has been at Takeda for nearly seven years. Before her current role, she was the Head of Commercial Data for Takeda’s U.S. Business Unit – a new function in 2020 — which included data strategy, governance, privacy, acquisition, management, and reporting. She previously worked to integrate the U.S. commercial operations between Takeda and Shire. Additionally, Urban built the U.S. commercial data needs for Entyvio, a key brand in the Takeda portfolio.

Before Takeda,  Urban held healthcare commercialization-related roles in analytics, forecasting, marketing, digital marketing, commercial operations, and market research. With 15-plus years of cumulative experience, she has 10 years of team management experience.

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives shares their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Jane Urban to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.