Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Neuroscience

Job Description About the role: At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world‑class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life‑changing therapies to patients worldwide. The Director Global Regulatory Affairs, Neuroscience is responsible for developing innovative global regulatory strategies and providing strategic regulatory guidance for the global development of various products within the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) portfolio. This is accomplished through leadership of product‑specific Global Regulatory Teams (GRTs) and representing the regulatory function on cross‑functional Global Program Teams. Defines, develops, and leads global strategies to maximize global regulatory success towards achievement of program objectives for complex and/or multiple projects. Keeps abreast of new developments in regulatory science and maintains oversight on the evolving regulatory landscape and advancing innovations. Understands and interprets scientific data as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provides knowledge and expertise to guide team in established and building appropriate regulatory strategy. Participates in cross‑functional initiatives within Global Regulatory Affairs and Takeda R&D. How you will contribute: The Director will be responsible for increasingly complex or multiple projects. Leads the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and applicable sub‑working groups and represents GRT at project team meetings. Defines strategies and provides tactical guidance to teams and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure the global regulatory strategy is updated and executed, ensuring global regulatory compliance and/or oversees direct reports or junior staff responsible. Ensures project team colleagues, line management, and key stakeholders are apprised of developments that may impact regulatory success, exercising sound judgement and communicating in a professional and timely manner. Proactively anticipates risks and responsible for developing solutions to identified risks and discussing with team and management; understands probabilities of technical success for the solutions. Accountable for all US FDA submissions and approvals of project(s) of responsibility or oversees direct reports or junior colleagues executing these tasks. The Associate Director will lead highly complex submission types such as original NDA/BLAs. Direct point of contact with FDA, leads and manages FDA meetings. Manages direct reports or junior staff as needed. Accountable for working with regulatory regional leads, other functions and vendors to ensure global regulatory submissions are provided to local Takeda affiliates in compliance with local regulations and to maintain compliance for products. Oversee vendor responsibility for regulatory activities and submissions related to projects within scope. Participates with influence in departmental and cross‑functional task‑for‑forces and initiatives. Lead regulatory reviewer in due diligence for licensing opportunities. Partner with global market access colleagues to Lead interactions with joint regulatory/health agency/HTA bodies on product specific value evidence topics, as applicable. Monitor and anticipate trends that impact both the regulatory and access environments to strengthen product development plan(s) and adopt regulatory strategies in a timely manner. Responsible for demonstrating Takeda leadership behaviors Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: BSc Degree, preferred. BA accepted. 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. This is inclusive of 6 years of regulatory experience or combination of 5+ years regulatory and/or related experience. Preferred experience in reviewing, authoring, or managing components of regulatory submissions. Solid working knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of FDA, EU, Canada, ROW and post‑marketing a plus. Understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it related to regulatory requirements and strategy. Understands and interprets scientific data as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provides knowledge and expertise to guide team in established and building appropriate regulatory strategy. Strong oral and written communications, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability. Demonstrates acceptable skills with increasing independence in the area of regulatory strategy such as understanding broad concepts within regulatory affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identifies regulatory issues; offers creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies. Must work well with others and within global teams. Acceptable and independent skills in the area of regulatory strategy such as understanding broad concepts within regulatory affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identifies regulatory issues; offers creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/ or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes #LI-Hybrid

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