Justine
Rochon
Head of R&D Data and Quantitative Sciences, SVP at Takeda
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Justine Rochon Bio (LinkedIn)
Justine Rochon is a psychologist and biostatistician with a Doctoral Degree in Medical Sciences from the University of Heidelberg and an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan. Over a 20-year career, she has advanced from trial statistician to her current role as Head of R&D Data and Quantitative Sciences, SVP at Takeda. Renowned for her visionary leadership and scientific expertise, Dr. Rochon led the transformation of a global data science organization at a leading pharmaceutical company into an agile, data-driven powerhouse that redefined innovation culture and delivered outstanding results. A recognized catalyst for change, she has contributed to cross-industry collaborations, including a strategic alliance with major pharmaceutical partners and the CCAIM, a premier institute for AI-driven medicine. She has held leadership roles at EFSPI and ASA-BIOP, co-founded the DISRUPT–Data Science Roundtable, teaches at universities, and advises academic institutions and startups as a board member. Co-author of the Charter for Data Science in Pharmaceutical R&D and the Manifesto for AI-Driven Clinical Trials, she champions the ethical and transformative use of AI in drug development. Passionate about corporate entrepreneurship, she mentors emerging talent, especially women, and advocates for sustainability and inclusion. In 2025, Reuters Events recognized her among the Top 10 Trailblazing Women in Pharma.