Senior Technical Regulatory Advisor – Pharmaceuticals (Senior/Executive Director)

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Job Description

Senior Technical Regulatory Advisor – Pharmaceuticals (Senior/Executive Director)

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• To define and implement anexternal engagement strategy, governance and associated capabilities in line with the patient centric values of Takeda to ensure that Takeda is recognized by regulatory authorities and industry peers as a thought leader in the areas of innovation, science/technology, Regulatory sciences

• Engaging a network of company Subject Matter Experts across Global R&D (Pharmaceutical Sciences, CMC Regulatory Affairs & Devices), Global Manufacturing Supply and Global Qualitytomonitor and influence the evolving technical regulatory /quality CMCenvironment and execute internal change to continuously improve our products, systems and submissions

• Collaborating with Regulatory policy and Intelligence team as well as the global quality policy intelligence team to develop internal processes and communication mechanisms to assess emerging regulatory expectations for their impact on the company, and to achieve the overall vision and objectives

• Engage with GRA CMC & Device Leadership in the talent developmentprocesses to providementoring ofTop Talent and Subject Matter Experts to enhanceexternal technical advocacy/influencing capability.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for mentoring and coaching team members to enable proactive and timely communication of regulatory risks, challenges, and opportunities to management to help address them in a systematic and thoughtful manner. 

• Collaborate closely with Technical SME’sacrossTakedato craft company positions to influenceHA’s and therebyenable Technical innovation and incorporation of digitalinnovationintoTakedadevelopment and commercial framework.Engage with regulators and industryassociations to represent the company on strategictopics.

• Builds and managesrelationshipsthroughactivepartnering with key internal (GRA, GRA CMC, PharmSCi GMS, GQ etc.) and external stakeholders (Industry representatives, PHRMA, Health authoritiesetc). Relationship management and constructivepartnering with Health Authorities and relevantlocalorganizations to drive Takeda positions and influencescientificapproach and thoughtprocess to technical topics. 

• Ensurethat a network of subjectmatterexpertsexists and mentors / supports the internal key opinion leaders in theirexternal engagement activities.

• Ensureearlyidentification and assessment of emergingtechnical RA topics/expectations, prioritizeand gain senior leader alignment to define the company´s strategy and involvement.

• Influenceschangingregulations and guidance; interfaces with outsideregulatoryagencies and trade associations and acts as an advisor/liaison to senior management to plan, evaluate and recommend CMC Module 3/Module 2 submissions with intent to streamline and increaseefficiencythrough use of automation and digital tools.

• Contribute to creating and communicating an employment culture and values which attract, retain, and develop the most effective people.

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’sor Advanced Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline.

• Languages: Fluent in English (oral and written); additionallanguagesdesirable

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experiencewithinregulatoryagencies or the Pharmaceutical Industry includingsignificant leadership experience in Quality/Regulatory/Technical area .A candidate with strong experience in small molecules is highly preferred.

• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to develop creative and imaginative approaches to problem solving and the ability to flexibly respond to changing priorities or unexpected events.

• He/she must have a depth of experience in defining global Regulatory CMC strategy, superb collaboration skills, rapid, disciplined decision making and critical thinking capabilities, and work well under pressure to be successful in this role

• Significantunderstanding and track record in dealing with international regulations and policies setting processes of major regulatoryagencies (e.g. US FDA, EU, PMDA, WHO).

• Activelyengaged in major industryassociations (e.g. EFPIA, PhRMA, PDA, ISPE, DIA) and joint regulator/industryinitiatives (e.g. ICH).

• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, problem solving and interpersonal skills.  Has a proven track record of working acrossregulator/industryboundaries to find common solutions and drive positive impact and benefits for patients.

• Must have proven experience in critically reviewing detailed scientific information and assessing whether technical arguments are presented clearly and conclusions are adequately supported by data

• High organizationawareness (e.g. interrelationship of departments, business priorities), includingsignificantexperience working cross-functionally and in teams.

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