E&C Country Head, Takeda India & Sri Lanka
Mumbai, Maharashtra Job ID R0192040 Category Ethics and Compliance Subcategory Corporate Functions Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Job Description / Role Profile
Job/Position:
Country E&C Head, Takeda India & Sri Lanka
ABOUT THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION
Takeda India operates in a dynamic healthcare environment, serving patients through sustainable growth, responsible access, strong local execution and effective collaboration with healthcare stakeholders.
Ethics & Compliance (E&C) is a strategic enabler of sustainable business growth and a critical component of Takeda’s commitment to patients, healthcare stakeholders and society. The function partners closely with business leaders to support innovation, responsible decision-making, risk management, accountability and ethical behaviour.
Reporting to the Cluster E&C Head, the Country E&C Head is accountable for translating Global, Area and Cluster E&C strategy into effective execution in India, in alignment with Takeda Values, Takedaism and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business (“PTRB”) principles. As a key member of the India Leadership Team and contributor to Cluster E&C leadership forums, the role acts as the senior E&C partner to country leadership, helping drive responsible growth, patient-focused decision-making, accountability and a strong speak-up culture.
This is a country leadership role accountable for maintaining an effective E&C programme in India, including strategic business partnership, risk assessment, local governance, training, communications, monitoring, escalation, remediation follow-up and leadership of E&C resources, including the Senior Manager reporting role.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
- Lead and execute the Country E&C strategy for Takeda India in alignment with Global, Area and Cluster priorities.
- Act as strategic E&C partner to the India Leadership Team, embedding ethics, compliance, governance, risk management and organisational culture into key decisions.
- Oversee the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and escalation of ethics and compliance risks across India.
- Foster integrity, accountability, speak-up and ethical decision-making consistent with Takeda Values and PTRB.
- Lead, coach and develop local E&C resources, including the Senior Manager role, to ensure effective programme execution, clear ownership and timely escalation.
SCOPE
Leadership / People:
- Member of the India Leadership Team and contributor to Cluster E&C leadership forums, contributing to country strategy, governance, risk priorities and major business decisions.
- Leads the India E&C organisation, providing leadership, coaching, prioritisation and quality oversight to local E&C resources.
- Owns the effective design and execution of the India E&C programme, including local governance, risk assessment, controls, training, communications, monitoring and remediation.
- Ensures the reporting role operates with appropriate delegated responsibility while maintaining clear escalation expectations and overall country accountability.
Geographic Scope: Local Operating Company / Country India
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Country E&C Strategy, Governance and Business Partnership
- Translate Global, Area and Cluster E&C strategy and priorities into a risk-based India E&C plan and lead its execution across the LOC.
- Advise the India Leadership Team on risk-based, ethical and accountable business decisions, ensuring appropriate governance input and escalation.
- Leadership of Local E&C Resources
- Provide leadership, coaching, prioritisation and quality oversight to local E&C resources, including the Senior Manager reporting role.
- Ensure delegated responsibilities are clear while preserving overall country accountability for governance, risk assessment, remediation and escalation.
- Country E&C Programme Ownership
- Chair the local Risk, Ethics & Compliance Committee (RECC) in accordance with the applicable governance framework, as applicable.
- Own India E&C programme execution, including local risk assessment, procedures and controls, training, communications, monitoring, issue resolution and remediation tracking.
- Risk Management and Decision Support
- Identify, assess and explain E&C risks across India, partnering with business owners to define proportionate mitigation plans and ensuring appropriate follow-through.
- Review and constructively challenge high-risk, material or novel local activities, including whether the activity is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and PTRB principles.
- Engage in the design and planning of high-risk activities to identify E&C risks early and support practical, risk-based decision-making and mitigation.
- Escalate material, systemic or unresolved risks through the appropriate local E&C governance forum and, where needed, to the Cluster E&C Head, including where mitigation is insufficient or timely management action is not achieved.
- Monitoring, Assurance, Investigations Support and Remediation
- Oversee risk-based monitoring and audit / assurance activities in India, ensuring findings are owned, tracked and remediated effectively in partnership with accountable business owners.
- Provide E&C input into investigations and issue resolution, using trends and root-cause analysis to improve programme effectiveness.
- Culture, Capability and Continuous Improvement
- Promote integrity, psychological safety, speak-up and ethical decision-making through leader engagement, training, communications and coaching.
- Build E&C capability within India, developing practical guidance, tools and ways of working, using data, feedback and lessons learned to improve programme impact.
- Chair the local Risk, Ethics & Compliance Committee (RECC) in accordance with the applicable governance framework, as applicable.
- Provide leadership, coaching, prioritisation and quality oversight to local E&C resources, including the Senior Manager reporting role.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong understanding of E&C programmes, governance, pharmaceutical regulations and key compliance risk areas.
- Ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical business guidance and effective country-level controls.
Leadership
- Country leader able to balance enterprise, Global, Area, Cluster and local priorities through influence, coaching and direct leadership.
- Courage to challenge constructively and champion ethical decision-making.
Decision-Making & Judgment
- Exercises sound judgment in complex situations, balancing business objectives, risk management, applicable requirements and PTRB principles.
- Escalates material, systemic, novel or unresolved risks through the appropriate local E&C governance forum and, where needed, to the Cluster E&C Head.
Collaboration & Influence
- Trusted advisor to country senior leaders and effective cross-functional partner, able to influence outcomes and challenge decisions with credibility.
- Strong communicator able to influence outcomes across local business and functional stakeholders and contribute India insights to Cluster, Area and Global stakeholders as appropriate.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Uses data, insights, technology and lessons learned to strengthen programme effectiveness and support simplification.
- Provide timely India insights to the Cluster E&C Head to inform Cluster and Area strategy, risk prioritisation, capability planning and Global / IBU engagement.
- Drives simplification, efficiency and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant E&C, risk management and/or legal experience within a healthcare, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry.
- Proven leadership experience, including partnering with senior leaders and leading teams directly or through influence in a complex local market or matrixed environment.
- Experience designing, implementing and overseeing local E&C programmes, governance, controls, training, monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement activities.
Behavioural Competencies
- Role model for Takeda Values, Takedaism and PTRB principles.
- Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment and constructive challenge.
- Collaborative, pragmatic, accountable and resilient, with the maturity to manage ambiguity, prioritise competing matters and operate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Skills
- Strategic business partnering, senior stakeholder influence and executive-level advisory skills.
- Risk assessment, decision-making and problem-solving.
- Communication, coaching, facilitation and change leadership.
- Data-driven and digitally enabled approach to compliance and governance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Travel may be required for local business meetings, governance activities, training, monitoring or regional E&C events, including occasional overnight or international trips.
