APAC Regulatory Affairs Leader: Strategy & Execution

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Singapore is seeking a Regional Head of Regulatory Affairs to provide strategic leadership for APAC, shaping regulatory strategy and ensuring unified execution across LOCs and international leads.

This senior role advances global objectives while accelerating patient access through compliant, timely registrations and lifecycle management. As a member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with global, regional and local stakeholders to harmonize regulatory

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacy, life sciences, medicine or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive Regulatory Affairs experience in pharma/biopharma, with APAC exposure.
• 8–10+ years in leadership managing multi-country or regional teams.
• Demonstrated track record engaging with national authorities and contributing to regulatory strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the APAC RA affiliate network and senior teams.
• Lead regulatory strategy development and execution for drug development projects in APAC.
• Shape and align APAC regulatory strategy with global objectives and harmonize regional execution.
• Represent APAC in regional and global regulatory strategy forums and drive regional voice.
• Oversee regulatory lifecycle management including submissions, variations, renewals, and labeling.
• Build and maintain relationships with national authorities and industry groups.
• Drive harmonization of processes, roles, and quality standards across APAC RA.
• Ensure compliance and inspection readiness across the region.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable product launches and lifecycle management.
• Lead regulatory intelligence and anticipate changes to inform strategy and risk mitigation.
• Attract, develop and retain regulatory talent; manage APAC budget and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

APAC regulatory affairs

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MD/MSc) or equivalent

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Singapore is seeking a Regional Head of Regulatory Affairs to provide strategic leadership for APAC, shaping regulatory strategy and ensuring unified execution across LOCs and international leads.

This senior role advances global objectives while accelerating patient access through compliant, timely registrations and lifecycle management. As a member of the leadership team, you will collaborate with global, regional and local stakeholders to harmonize regulatory