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Director Global Regulatory Affairs - Precision Medicine And Digital Health

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Takeda Pharmaceutical
8+ years
$169,400.00 - $266,200.00
10 April 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD/MD/PharmD/MS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Director Global Regulatory Affairs - Precision Medicine and Digital Health

Location: Remote

Job Level: Senior
Travel: Minimal (if any)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes


Job Overview

At Takeda, a global leader in breakthrough medicines, we are looking for a strategic leader to guide and oversee the development of global regulatory strategies for precision medicine, diagnostic tests, devices, and digital health tools. This position will play a pivotal role in driving product value across therapeutic areas by collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Position Objectives:

  • Lead global regulatory strategies to support the development and commercialization of biomarkers, diagnostic tests, and digital health tools.

  • Work closely with various teams to ensure the goals of precision medicine and digital health efforts are met.

  • Provide strategic guidance to drive the integration of drug and diagnostic regulatory plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee precision medicine and digital health efforts for assigned programs, ensuring regulatory plans align with product development.

  • Manage global regulatory strategies, including the integration of drug and diagnostic regulatory submission plans and health authority engagement.

  • Provide regulatory oversight and guidance to teams, ensuring they meet development and submission objectives while mitigating risks.

  • Represent the Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) function in senior-level interactions with technical review committees and health authorities.

  • Lead departmental and cross-functional initiatives, influencing non-direct reports and stakeholders across the enterprise.

  • Monitor emerging regulatory trends to adapt strategies and strengthen product development.

Requirements:

  • PhD, M.D., PharmD, or MS with a solid scientific background.

  • A minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 6 years in regulatory affairs.

  • Expertise in device development, biomarker strategies, and regulatory processes such as IND, SRD, CTA, BLA, MAA, NDA, 510K, and CE Mark submissions.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to work across regulatory and industry boundaries.

  • Proven track record of successful interactions with FDA, EMA, Notified Bodies, and other global health authorities.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with reviewing, authoring, or managing drug and device regulatory submissions.

  • Strong knowledge of the EU MDR and IVDR, along with scientific data interpretation to guide regulatory strategy.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salary Range for U.S. (Virtual - Massachusetts):

  • $169,400.00 - $266,200.00 (The final salary will depend on experience and other factors.)

  • Short-term and long-term incentives may apply.

  • U.S. employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits.

Takeda’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Takeda is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected categories under the law.