Swiss Regulatory Affairs Leader | Strategy & Compliance

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 159,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Zurich is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Country Head for Switzerland to lead the Swiss LOC Regulatory Affairs, ensuring timely, compliant regulatory support for products marketed in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The role partners with the Group Head, Regulatory Affairs – Central Europe to align priorities, strategy, resource planning, risk escalation, and governance. You will build a high-performing team, manage budgets, and maintain Swissmedic relationships,

Qualifications

• 10+ years Regulatory Affairs experience with Swiss requirements
• Experience leading a Regulatory Affairs team
• Experience preparing Swiss marketing authorizations and post-approval submissions
• Experience interacting with Swissmedic or health authorities
• Fluent in English and German; Italian and/or French advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the Swiss Regulatory Affairs function with clear priorities
• Align Swiss priorities with Central Europe governance
• Develop Swiss regulatory strategies for new indications and lifecycle management
• Secure and maintain Swiss marketing authorizations and submissions
• Provide regulatory input to cross-functional teams
• Monitor legislation and translate into business actions
• Maintain inspection readiness and respond to authority questions
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team and manage budgets

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Regulatory strategy

English & German language

Decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences/related discipline

Tools

Regulatory databases

Document management systems

Submission management tools

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Zurich is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Country Head for Switzerland to lead the Swiss LOC Regulatory Affairs, ensuring timely, compliant regulatory support for products marketed in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The role partners with the Group Head, Regulatory Affairs – Central Europe to align priorities, strategy, resource planning, risk escalation, and governance. You will build a high-performing team, manage budgets, and maintain Swissmedic relationships,