Director, Veeva RIM Business System Owner

Takeda; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Director, Business System Owner – Veeva RIM to define and deliver the technology strategy, roadmap, and operational excellence for the Veeva RIM platform. You will align regulatory priorities and data governance with enterprise strategy in a global, cross-functional, matrix organization.

You will drive change, establish governance forums, and ensure regulatory readiness while leading system enhancements and data quality initiatives across worldwide functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs across global functions.
• Proven experience as a Business System Owner or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience with Veeva RIM or comparable regulatory systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accountable Business System Owner for Veeva RIM, ensuring scalability and compliance.
• Define and execute the multi-year system strategy and roadmap aligned to priorities.
• Lead prioritization of system enhancements based on value, regulatory risk, and operational impact.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure value realization and data quality.
• Own system lifecycle governance, including roadmap planning, release management, and enhancement delivery.
• Partner with Digital & Technology and vendors to ensure system stability, performance, and scalability.
• Establish governance forums to drive stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
• Serve as the primary interface across GRIDS, regulatory functions, and Digital for system-related decisions.
• Drive change management, communication, and adoption strategies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory processes, data governance standards, and inspection readiness.
• Enable robust regulatory data governance, data quality, and analytics capabilities.
• Lead and influence across a global matrix organization, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

KPI definition

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Veeva RIM

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Director, Business System Owner – Veeva RIM in our Cambridge office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

The Director, Business System Owner – Veeva RIM is accountable for defining and delivering the business technology strategy, roadmap, and operational excellence for Takeda’s Veeva Regulatory Information Management platform.

As the accountable Business System Owner, this role ensures alignment of the platform with regulatory priorities, enterprise data strategy, and evolving compliance requirements. The role drives cross-functional collaboration to continuously enhance system capabilities, regulatory processes, and data integrity, enabling efficient and scalable regulatory operations globally.

Accountabilities

• Serve as accountable Business System Owner for Veeva RIM, ensuring the platform remains compliant, scalable, and aligned to business needs
• Define and execute the multi-year system strategy and roadmap aligned to GRIDS and GRA priorities
• Lead prioritization of system enhancements based on business value, regulatory risk, and operational impact
• Establish and track KPIs to measure value realization, efficiency gains, and data quality improvements
• Own system lifecycle governance, including roadmap planning, release management, and enhancement delivery
• Partner with Digital & Technology and vendors to ensure system stability, performance, and scalability
• Establish governance forums to drive stakeholder alignment and decision-making
• Serve as the primary interface across GRIDS, regulatory functions, and Digital for system-related decisions
• Drive change management, communication, and adoption strategies
• Ensure alignment with regulatory processes, data governance standards, and inspection readiness expectations
• Enable robust regulatory data governance, data quality, and analytics capabilities
• Lead and influence across a global matrix organization, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Education & Competencies

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs across global functions
  • Proven experience as a Business System Owner or equivalent leadership role
  • Experience with Veeva RIM or comparable regulatory systems
• Technical Competencies
  • Deep expertise in regulatory processes and lifecycle management
  • Strong capability in translating business needs into system capabilities and features
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory data, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g., IDMP)
  • Experience defining and measuring KPIs for system value realization
• Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder influence
  • Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment
  • Strategic thinking with strong execution and outcome orientation
  • Excellent decision-making and prioritization capabilities
  • Strong communication and change leadership skills
  • Commitment to fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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:

Massachusetts - Virtual

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

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

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.