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Aug 27
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Innovation Centers Powering Takeda's Dig...

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In this episode, host Tom Lehmann speaks with Sanjay Patel, Global Head of Innovation Capability Solutions & Services at Takeda, regarding how global collaboration and innovative leadership are reshaping the biotech landscape. Sanjay shares insights into the five-hub network he's building to strengthen Takeda's data, AI, and product-engineering capabilities through Innovation Capability Centers (ICCs). He discusses the impact of AI and emerging technologies, including Takeda's internal GenAI assistant "MyAibou," and how thoughtfully designed workspaces are helping overcome return-to-office fatigue. Tune in for candid lessons on scaling innovation, breaking silos, and keeping curiosity at the core—plus how patient-centered solutions like the "For You, With You: IBD" app are changing lives. 

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