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Associate Director, Gcp Compliance

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Takeda Pharmaceutical
8+ years
₹60 – ₹80 LPA
10 Aug. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Associate Director – GCP Compliance | Takeda | Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job ID: R0151446
Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-time | Regular | Senior Level
Travel: Minimal

Salary:
Estimated Range: ₹60 – ₹80 LPA
(Based on seniority, GCP expertise, and global compliance responsibilities in the pharmaceutical sector)


Role Overview:

Takeda is seeking an experienced Associate Director – GCP Compliance to lead and strengthen regional Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance activities. The role plays a critical part in proactively assessing risk, enhancing audit readiness, improving inspection strategies, and ensuring compliance across clinical trial delivery in the APAC region.


Key Responsibilities:

1. GCP Compliance Management:

  • Oversee quality events including deviation analysis, CAPA implementation, and non-compliance reporting

  • Manage internal audits, support study teams during audits, and partner with Quality Assurance for audit scopes

  • Drive risk-based compliance assessments to embed proactive inspection readiness in clinical operations

  • Serve as TMF process expert, supporting regulatory inspections as needed

2. Inspection Readiness & Risk Mitigation:

  • Collaborate with R&D Quality and GCP teams on inspection strategies aligned with global regulatory submissions

  • Participate in GCP excellence initiatives to strengthen process adherence and team preparedness

  • Build and lead mitigation strategies for project-level risks and region-specific challenges

3. Metrics & Reporting:

  • Develop and report on KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to track GCP compliance performance

  • Interface with global stakeholders and provide strategic reporting for continuous improvement

4. Strategic Leadership & Training:

  • Lead cross-functional clinical trial teams on GCP compliance awareness and implementation

  • Mentor and coach direct/indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation

  • Serve as a role model for Takeda’s values, especially around integrity, inclusion, and ethics


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences preferred); international equivalent accepted

  • 8+ years in pharma/CROs, with at least 6 years in GCP compliance or clinical study operations

  • Prior experience leading audits, inspections, and global compliance initiatives

  • Strong strategic mindset, cross-functional leadership, and operational acumen

  • Deep knowledge of global GCP regulations and clinical development workflows

  • Experience in managing global clinical trials and collaborating across geographies


Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions

  • Effective in navigating complex regulatory environments

  • High capability in decision-making, problem-solving, and change management

  • Proficient in leveraging digital collaboration and reporting tools


Why Join Takeda:

Join a 240-year legacy of translating science into life-changing medicines. At Takeda, you’ll drive critical GCP compliance strategies, shape future-ready inspection practices, and collaborate across global teams—all in an inclusive, innovation-led culture.

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