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Director, Global Regulatory Lead - Oncology

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Hybrid
Boston, MA, USA
177K-278K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Boston, MA, USA
177K-278K Annually
Senior level
Leads global regulatory strategy and major submissions for oncology drug development programs. Serves as global regulatory lead, primary FDA contact, and accountable owner for US submissions and approvals, including NDA, BLA, and MAA filings. Coordinates global regulatory strategies, advises cross-functional teams, manages agency interactions, identifies regulatory risks, supports market access activities, and may lead due diligence and departmental initiatives.
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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Takeda is committed to creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Guided by our OneOncology vision, we are advancing a rapidly growing oncology portfolio with potentially first-in-class and best-in-class therapies, including ADCs, complex biologics and small molecules. Our goal is to accelerate access to transformative medicines and make a lasting impact on patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Director, Global Regulatory Lead Oncology where you will be part of the global regulatory team. As Director, Global Regulatory Lead Oncology you will set global regulatory strategy and lead major submissions for high-impact oncology programs.

How you will contribute:
  • Oversee as well as execute all regulatory activities of one or multiple complex projects in development and/or supports regulatory activities for assigned projects.

  • Serve as global regulatory lead (GRL) on the global project team (GPT) for individual project(s) of responsibility.

  • May lead the global regulatory sub-team (GRT) for assigned projects.

  • May serve as global and/or regional regulatory lead as a member of a GRT

  • Primary FDA contact for projects of responsibility.

  • Accountable for all US FDA submissions and approvals of project(s) of responsibility.

  • Accountable for independently ensuring all submission types are executed on time with high quality, including major submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA)

  • For the project(s) of responsibility, collaborate with all Takeda regions to ensure a global regulatory strategy is created and executed upon for all projects within area of responsibility.

  • Ensure project team colleagues, line management, and key stakeholders are apprised of developments that may impact regulatory success, exercising sound judgement and communicating in a professional and timely manner.

  • Participate with influence in or leads departmental and cross-functional task-forces and initiatives.

  • May partner with global market access colleagues to lead interactions with joint regulatory/health agency/HTA bodies on product specific value evidence topics, as applicable.

  • Develop/author and execute global regulatory strategies for complex strategies. May oversee execution.

  • Monitor and anticipate trends that impact both the regulatory and access environments to strengthen product development plan(s) and adopt regulatory strategies in a timely manner.

  • Responsible for demonstrating Takeda leadership behaviors.

  • May lead regulatory assessment as part of due diligence teams for licensing opportunities.

  • Identify and propose solutions to management for any resource gaps for assigned project(s).   

  • May present to senior management as requested.

  • Participate with influence in or leads departmental and cross-functional task-forces and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, scientific discipline strongly preferred, advanced degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred.

  • A minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, inclusive of regulatory and/or related experience.

  • Solid working knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of FDA is a must. Knowledge of EU, Canada, ROW is a plus.

  • Experience in managing major regulatory filing(s); and experience as a significant contributor to regulatory and/or development strategies 

  • Understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy.

  • Strong oral and written communications, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability.

  • Demonstrate strong skills with increasing independence in the area of regulatory strategy.

  • Strong ability to work well with others and within global teams; and acceptable at communicating with senior leadership.

  • Strong and independent skills in regulatory strategy such as understanding broad concepts within regulatory affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identifies regulatory issues; offers creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" following Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 


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Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

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