Eastern Europe Regulatory Affairs Leader

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 213,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland seeks a Group Head, Regulatory Affairs - Eastern Europe to lead the LOC RA Heads and drive a unified regulatory strategy across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and other markets.

The role partners with Europe Regulatory Affairs Leadership, shapes regulatory priorities, ensures compliance, supports launches and lifecycle management, and develops talent within a multi-country team. Regular travel across the group is expected (≈20%).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacy, life/natural sciences, medicine or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive Regulatory Affairs experience in pharma/biopharma.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-country or group teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Eastern Europe RA organization.
• Translate EU/global strategy into a harmonized regulatory plan for the group.
• Represent the group in regional regulatory strategy forums and regulatory initiatives.
• Build relationships with national authorities and industry bodies.
• Drive harmonization of ways of working, roles, processes and standards.
• Oversee regulatory lifecycle management across the group portfolio and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory affairs

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in pharmacy or life sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland seeks a Group Head, Regulatory Affairs - Eastern Europe to lead the LOC RA Heads and drive a unified regulatory strategy across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and other markets.

The role partners with Europe Regulatory Affairs Leadership, shapes regulatory priorities, ensures compliance, supports launches and lifecycle management, and develops talent within a multi-country team. Regular travel across the group is expected (≈20%).