Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Neuroscience

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, Neuroscience to lead global regulatory strategy across multiple projects, oversee GRTs, and guide cross‑functional teams toward successful submissions.

You will manage US FDA submissions, including NDA/BLA, serve as primary FDA contact, coordinate with regional leads, vendors, and market access colleagues to align regulatory and pricing strategies, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• BSc or BA with 10+ years in pharma/regulatory context.
• Experience reviewing or managing regulatory submissions.
• Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Regulatory Team and cross‑functional groups.
• Define regulatory strategies and ensure global execution.
• Accountable for US FDA submissions and NDA/BLA activities.
• Direct FDA interactions and manage internal regulatory staff.
• Collaborate with global market access and vendors.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

FDA submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory science

Communication

Risk mitigation

Education

BSc degree

BA accepted

10+ years pharma/regulatory

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.

The Director Global Regulatory Affairs, Neuroscience is responsible for developing innovative global regulatory strategies and providing strategic regulatory guidance for the global development of various products within the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) portfolio. This is accomplished through leadership of product‑specific Global Regulatory Teams (GRTs) and representing the regulatory function on cross‑functional Global Program Teams.

Defines, develops, and leads global strategies to maximize global regulatory success towards achievement of program objectives for complex and/or multiple projects. Keeps abreast of new developments in regulatory science and maintains oversight on the evolving regulatory landscape and advancing innovations. Understands and interprets scientific data as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provides knowledge and expertise to guide team in established and building appropriate regulatory strategy. Participates in cross‑functional initiatives within Global Regulatory Affairs and Takeda R&D.

How you will contribute

The Director will be responsible for increasingly complex or multiple projects. Leads the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and applicable sub‑working groups and represents GRT at project team meetings. Defines strategies and provides tactical guidance to teams and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure the global regulatory strategy is updated and executed, ensuring global regulatory compliance and/or oversees direct reports or junior staff responsible.

Ensures 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. Proactively anticipates risks and responsible for developing solutions to identified risks and discussing with team and management; understands probabilities of technical success for the solutions.

Accountable for all US FDA submissions and approvals of project(s) of responsibility or oversees direct reports or junior colleagues executing these tasks. The Associate Director will lead highly complex submission types such as original NDA/BLAs. Direct point of contact with FDA, leads and manages FDA meetings. Manages direct reports or junior staff as needed. Accountable for working with regulatory regional leads, other functions and vendors to ensure global regulatory submissions are provided to local Takeda affiliates in compliance with local regulations and to maintain compliance for products.

Oversee vendor responsibility for regulatory activities and submissions related to projects within scope. Participates with influence in departmental and cross‑functional task‑for‑ces and initiatives. Lead regulatory reviewer in due diligence for licensing opportunities.

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

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• BSc Degree, preferred. BA accepted. 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. This is inclusive of 6 years of regulatory experience or combination of 5+ years regulatory and/or related experience.
• Preferred experience in reviewing, authoring, or managing components of regulatory submissions.
• Solid working knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of FDA, EU, Canada, ROW and post-marketing a plus.
• Understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it related to regulatory requirements and strategy.
• Understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it related to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provides knowledge and expertise to guide team in established and building appropriate regulatory strategy.
• Strong oral and written communications, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability.
• Demonstrates acceptable skills with increasing independence in the area of 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.
• Must work well with others and within global teams.
• Acceptable and independent skills in the area of 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AA1

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.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Job Details

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time

Job Exempt Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About Takeda

Takeda is an industry‑leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda‑ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.