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GEM Regulatory Leads - TAS

Singapore, Singapore
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) develops and executes innovative regulatory strategies to provide life-changing therapies to patients. GRA has a strategic role in all stages of global product development and across the Takeda Enterprise.

At Takeda, we strive to provide transformational opportunities for every member of our team, and we empower our people to take charge of their futures. In an environment that fosters lifelong learning and a growth mindset, you’ll have the support you need to thrive — at work and beyond.

Job ID R0143706 Date posted 02/05/2025 Location Singapore, Singapore

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

  • Defines, develops, and leads area regulatory strategies, in close alignment with line management and Country (LOC) RA Heads, to maximize regulatory success and enabling patient access, including all aspects of submission and timely approval of investigational drugs, marketing authorizations and life-cycle management submissions and subsequent Q&As from authorities. “
  • Effectively communicates (including Global Product Team (GPT) representation when relevant) the regulatory strategies, submission plans and timelines; assessment of the likelihood of success of regulatory strategies and impact assessments of trends, regulations and changes related to assigned programs.  
  • Liaise with cross functional stakeholders including  Global Regulatory Teams (GRT) to represent GEM RA strategies
  • Additionally may act as GEM RA Lead for one or more assets for entire GEM region covering from      development to the life cycle maintenance activities.
  • Provides strategic and tactical advice, guidance and area regulatory expertise to global leadership teams on how to achieve timely and efficient conduct of development and/or life-cycle management of assigned programs while maintaining full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Leads the Submission Working Group (SWG) for submissions in the area and represents the area as needed on global and project teams for the new Mas & other major submissions
  • Manages or supports and oversees interactions with Health Authorities in the  Area in collaboration with Area stakeholders and LOC RA teams
  • May support value and access team in their interactions with Health Authorities  for negotiations related to  products within their responsibility (wherever applicable) – For specific areas only
  • Evaluates new business development opportunities and / or participates in due diligence teams
  • May act as Deputy of RA Area Head and may support RA activities for other areas as needed

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Demonstrates Takeda leadership behaviors at all times  (for external need HR support to briefly highlight Takeda leadership behaviours requirements)
  • Independently manages, plans, and works closely with Regional, LOC Regulatory Leads, BU Cross-functional Teams (CFT), and Global Regulatory Teams to deliver all aspects of regulatory activities throughout the product life cycle in close partnership with Global Regulatory TA Leadership and aim for a successful and timely outcome of RA applications in the area
  • Oversees and accountable for working with other RA functions and/or vendor to ensure that regulatory submissions and approvals are achieved on schedule within area of responsibility
  • Accountable for communications to the regulator, development teams, and GRA, other Research and Development (R&D) functions, and TAU leadership.
  • Provides regulatory expertise on drug development, registration and / or post-marketing compliance and life cycle management.
  • Participates, as appropriate, and authors/reviews internal procedures and processes.
  • Understands and interprets complex scientific issues for products of responsibility as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy.
  • Develops effective working relationships with LOC Regulatory Lead, Regional and Global Regulatory Team, cross- functional commercial Area & LOC Teams; company’s consultants and Business Partners as required.
  • Actively pursues or oversees the tracking and fulfillment of post- marketing commitments.
  • Presents regional regulatory strategies to leadership/senior management and shall be able to identify and share the risks and opportunities as well as probability of success of proposed strategy

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • BSc. Advanced scientific related degree preferred; BA accepted based on experience.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in drug regulatory affairs preferably within the EU/GEM region.
  • Prior experience of ‘area’/ countries  will be an advantage
  • Receives and gives feedback; expresses ideas, questions, and disagreement
  • Fluency in English and other local languages will be an advantage
  • Work in flexible hours

Locations

Singapore, Singapore

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Where you fit in

When you join our Regulatory Affairs team, you’ll help ensure the fastest, safest path for our treatments to get to patients. With colleagues who encourage you to question everything for better outcomes, you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply involved across each therapeutic area, from candidate selection to post-marketing.

At Takeda, you’ll join an environment with the energy and flexibility of a startup. We continue building on our 240-year history as a global biopharmaceutical leader through our innovative mindset and lean governance. Find everything you need on our Regulatory Affairs team to positively impact patients’ lives while taking strides within your own.

  • Oversee regulatory activities

  • Provide strategic focus

  • Collaborate cross functionally

  • Ensure regulatory compliance

Integrity is at the center of everything we do. This value is not something that you teach — it comes with the package.

Tatiana Ishida - Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Marketed Products Development, Labeling and Advertising & Promotion

We sit outside of the traditional disciplines, so we’re able to get involved in everything.Our role is to distill complex information and pull insights that give us a competitive advantage.

Nahid Latif - Head, Global Regulatory Affairs

The heart of our work

Shining a light on new perspectives

Our pipeline

Our internal research capabilities and external partnerships contribute to an R&D engine that has produced exciting new molecular entities (NMEs) across our core Therapeutic Areas. Check out our pipeline and see how we’ll continue delivering a steady stream of next-generation therapies.

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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.
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  • Empowerment

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

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

People


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