Naveed Afzal, Ph.D. is Head of Data Science at Takeda, where he leads global efforts to drive AI innovation, operational efficiency, and responsible data science across the enterprise. Previously, he served as Global Head of Cybersecurity Analytics at Takeda and led enterprise analytics and AI strategy at Humana, focusing on consumer engagement and growth. Naveed brings deep expertise in data engineering, AI governance, and large-scale digital transformation in healthcare and life sciences.