Global Head of R&D Ethics & Compliance Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 407,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks Head Ethics & Compliance Business Partners for Global Research & Development to shape E&C strategy across the R&D lifecycle.

The role advises the R&D President and leadership, embedding Takeda’s standards into portfolio decisions, collaborations, and execution. Reporting to the Head E&C for R&D, GMA & SPD, you will lead a global team, guide risk-based responses, and partner with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Privacy, and HR

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in ethics and compliance, legal, risk, governance, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Experience supporting global R&D, clinical development, research, regulatory, medical, or related life sciences functions.
• Ability to advise senior executives on complex ethics, compliance, governance, and business conduct matters.
• Strong executive presence and ability to translate risk topics into practical guidance.
• Experience leading a global team in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global R&D E&C Business Partner team across functions and regions.
• Embed E&C standards into R&D strategy, governance, and operations.
• Advise the R&D leadership on complex ethics and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Privacy, Risk, HR, and Finance to ensure integrated support.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance leadership

Executive advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

AI leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in law or life sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks Head Ethics & Compliance Business Partners for Global Research & Development to shape E&C strategy across the R&D lifecycle.

The role advises the R&D President and leadership, embedding Takeda’s standards into portfolio decisions, collaborations, and execution. Reporting to the Head E&C for R&D, GMA & SPD, you will lead a global team, guide risk-based responses, and partner with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Privacy, and HR