Director, Global Regulatory Innovation & Data Systems

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director of Innovation to lead the GRIDS Innovation Program, establishing a structured framework to capture, assess, prioritize, and deliver innovation initiatives across Global Regulatory Affairs.

You will drive governance, measure outcomes with KPIs, and ensure alignment to GRA and Digital strategy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Operations, or Regulatory Technology/Data.
• Experience establishing or leading innovation or governance frameworks in GxP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end innovation lifecycle: intake, assessment, prioritization, routing, implementation.
• Establish standardized intake channels and governance for innovation management.
• Ensure systematic capture of ideas from regulatory teams, audits, inspections, and external inputs.
• Define and govern delivery pathways (system roadmap, rapid implementation, interim solutions).
• Monitor progress and align with delivery teams and priorities.
• Define and track KPIs to measure innovation outcomes (efficiency, quality, risk reduction).
• Deliver transparent reporting to GRA and Digital leadership on pipeline health.

Skills

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional governance

Data-driven mindset

Strategic communication

Regulatory systems knowledge

Leadership in GxP environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory data management (RIM)

Regulatory systems (RIM, IDMP)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director of Innovation to lead the GRIDS Innovation Program, establishing a structured framework to capture, assess, prioritize, and deliver innovation initiatives across Global Regulatory Affairs.

You will drive governance, measure outcomes with KPIs, and ensure alignment to GRA and Digital strategy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.