APAC Regulatory Affairs Leader - Strategy & Impact

SGP - 9991 Singapore Emerging Markets - Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Head Regulatory Affairs, APAC at Takeda leads the regulatory organization across APAC, shaping strategy, coordinating with LOC Heads and IRLs to align with global objectives and accelerate patient access. The role focuses on lifecycle management, health authority engagements, and compliant execution across diverse markets while building a high-performing, cross-cultural team.

Based in Singapore, this senior leadership position requires extensive APACRA experience, strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacy, life sciences, medicine or related field
• 15+ years of progressive Regulatory Affairs experience in pharma/biopharma, including APAC
• 8–10+ years leadership experience with multi-country or regional teams
• Extensive expertise in APAC regulatory affairs and engagement with authorities
• Leadership training and experience in people and organizational management
• Continual professional development in regulatory affairs, legislation and guidelines
• Experience leading in matrix structures and driving change across cultures

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to APAC Regulatory Affairs affiliates and regional teams
• Define and execute APAC regulatory strategy aligned with global priorities
• Represent APAC in regional/global regulatory strategy forums and decisions
• Build relationships with national authorities and industry associations
• Oversee regulatory lifecycle management across APAC portfolio
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness across the region
• Coordinate with commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access and others to enable launches and lifecycle management
• Plan and manage APAC regulatory budget and resources

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory affairs

APAC experience

Stakeholder management

Budgeting/Finance liaison

Regulatory intelligence

People management

Regulatory submissions

Education

Advanced degree in pharmacy/life sciences

Job description

The Regional Head Regulatory Affairs, APAC at Takeda leads the regulatory organization across APAC, shaping strategy, coordinating with LOC Heads and IRLs to align with global objectives and accelerate patient access. The role focuses on lifecycle management, health authority engagements, and compliant execution across diverse markets while building a high-performing, cross-cultural team.

Based in Singapore, this senior leadership position requires extensive APACRA experience, strategic