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Ethics & Compliance Head

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0148226 Date posted 04/04/2025 Location Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.

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Job Description

PURPOSE

At Takeda, Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Global is focused on catalyzing a company-wide culture in which all Takeda employees are empowered and accountable for ethical actions that serve patients, people and the planet and advance sustainable growth. Takeda expects E&C to be at the forefront of strategic decision making contributing to the design and delivery of our strategy. At Takeda, how we deliver our strategy is just as important as what we deliver.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • As a Takeda Leader, the Head of E&C is a member of the South Cone Leadership Team responsible for leading the business in alignment with our Values of Takeda-ism (Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance) and ensuring decisions and actions are based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business (“PTRB”), in that order.

  • As a member of the Global Ethics & Compliance Team, the Head of E&C is responsible for ensuring effective implementation of the Takeda Ethics & Compliance strategy across the South Cone (Argentina and Chile), including:

  • Catalyzing a Values-Based Culture and shaping the organizational mindset around the PTRB to firmly embed ethical decision-making principles

  • Educating and enabling the team (e.g., through Policy and SOP implementation, Training and Communications)

  • Managing risk by supporting identification, assessing likelihood and impact, facilitating risk tolerance decisions, approving mitigation plans for high-risk activities and executing the monitoring

  • Handling issues that arise (e.g., from audits or complaints), conducting investigations and ensuring remediations are well implemented

  • Representing Takeda externally by participating in relevant local industry association meetings and initiatives

  • As the Head, responsible for managing the South Cone E&C team and ensuring appropriate E&C coverage for the Cluster and each of the LOCs.

Critical functional knowledge:

  • Familiarity with key laws, regulations and industry standards including but not limited to: Bribery and Corruption, Privacy, Sanctions, Anti-trust, Promotional compliance, Third-Party Risk Management)

  • Familiarity with the EFPIA Code of Practice and the local industry codes across South Cone

  • Understanding of key culture concepts: values-based decision making, psychological safety, speak up

  • Understanding of the core elements of an effective compliance program and the latest regulatory / enforcement agency guidance (e.g., US DOJ/OIG, EFPIA, IFPMA)

  • Understanding principles of risk management: identification, assessment and mitigation

  • Understanding of the Pharma product life cycle and go-to-market models (e.g., access, distribution, real-world evidence, etc)

Critical business expertise:

  • Significant expertise in conducting internal and external confidential investigation in region across a wide range of issues, including fraud, anticorruption, conflicts of interest, environmental health and safety, procurement, finance and human resources

Nature of Impact:

  • Indirect impact to South Cone P&L by addressing risk and identifying mitigation plan to ensure business continuity

Communication Skills:

  • Excellent downwards communication skills to attract, lead and motivate talents and align them with global strategy and vision

  • Excellent upwards communication skills to drive program excellence, engage functional partners, and work closely with South Cone Area Head

CAPABILITIES

  • Healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience (at least 10 years)

  • Ethics & Compliance program implementation and execution experience (at least 10 years)

  • Leadership experience (i.e., a member of a leadership team)

  • Risk management experience (i.e., leading or a member of a cross-functional team to manage risks: identify, assess and define mitigations)

  • People management and talent development experience

  • Experience working in multi-functional, multi-cultural teams

  •  >3 years of standard-setting performance in this role or a comparable role

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & KEY CHALLENGES

  • Solution-oriented

  • Collaborative / consultative

  • Mindset of curiosity, learning agility and interest in innovative ways of doing things

  • Active listener, ability to understand / incorporate different perspectives

  • Adaptive to change

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a strong background and experience in a life-sciences industry company

  • MBA preferred

  • Fluent English (and Spanish) speaker to ensure effective communication across the region and to Global

Locations

ARG - Av Libertador 7208, piso 14

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

The heart of our work

Shining a light on new perspectives

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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