124 what artificial intelligence can mean for us in the future ."
“ We also have large projects going on to harmonise our system landscape we have in place . For example , we are really strong on the use of Ariba . All of this shows me that I ' m in the right place with my leadership team , with my peers , having this vibrant conversation on the impact of Procurement going forward .”
The importance of Takeda ’ s procurement function cannot be understated when it comes to the firm ’ s pioneering output of medical treatments .
Maier cites Takeda ’ s recent efforts with its dengue vaccine candidate , which remains a key area of focus to help tackle this significant mosquito-borne viral disease that threatens 40 % of the world ’ s population .
And it is this end output and potential to transform lives that ultimately motivates Maier on a daily basis .
“ Looking at emerging markets , there are so many patients out there who need our products . I strongly believe that Takeda can bring great things to the patient and to society , and this why I am excited daily to work here ,” she concludes .
“ THERE IS SPACE FOR WOMEN , WHICH I THINK ALSO MAKES TAKEDA A VERY SUCCESSFUL BRAND . WE DON ’ T HAVE THAT PROBLEM YOU SEE IN SO MANY INDUSTRIES WHERE THE HIGHER UP YOU GO THE FEWER WOMEN YOU SEE ”
— Bernadette Maier , Head of Procurement for Emerging Markets AUGUST 2018