Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy

Takeda Pharmaceutical; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking the Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy in Boston, MA, to lead a global policy capability for asset-facing regulatory strategy. The role drives strategy, standards, and performance across regions and programs, coordinating with regional leads and the Head of Global R&D Policy to create an integrated policy system.

You will shape intake processes, prioritization, and outcomes, while coaching the asset policy team and ensuring strong US, EU, and global expertise deployment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with substantial leadership of regulatory policy or asset-facing external engagement.
• Deep expertise in global drug development and regulatory strategy with demonstrated success applying policy to asset decisions across programs.
• Strong strategic judgment translating complex scientific/regulatory issues into clear recommendations.
• Ability to work across regions and functions, influence without authority, in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment in external engagement.
• Demonstrates Takeda Leadership Behaviors: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, Elevate Capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, operating model, priorities, standards, and performance of Global Regulatory Asset Policy.
• Provide senior policy leadership to therapeutic area units, regulatory leads, strategists, and product teams on asset and portfolio issues.
• Deploy asset policy expertise according to portfolio need, milestones, risk, and enterprise impact.
• Ensure Global Regulatory Asset Policy maintains deep US policy expertise and builds EU/global capability.
• Connect asset challenges with regulatory precedent, intelligence, legislation, pilots, and external engagement opportunities.
• Partner with regional policy leads so asset strategies reflect local expectations and realities.
• Work with Head of Global R&D Policy to align asset and enterprise policy as an integrated system.
• Establish intake, prioritization, assignment, quality, impact measurement, and closure standards; coach the asset policy team.

Skills

Regulatory policy leadership

Global regulatory strategy

Stakeholder influence

Written and verbal comms

Matrix organization leadership

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As the Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy, you will lead GRPI’s global asset-facing regulatory policy capability. The role expands the proven US asset policy model into a cohesive global capability that provides dedicated, high-value policy support to development programs while preserving deep regional expertise.

How You Will Contribute

• Own the strategy, operating model, priorities, standards, and performance of Global Regulatory Asset Policy.
• Provide senior policy leadership to therapeutic area units, Global Regulatory Leads, regulatory strategists, and product teams on consequential asset and portfolio issues.
• Deploy asset policy expertise according to portfolio need, development milestones, risk, and potential enterprise impact.
• Ensure Global Regulatory Asset Policy maintains deep US regulatory policy expertise and builds strong EU and broader global capability, with expertise deployed according to portfolio needs and development priorities.
• Connect asset challenges with regulatory precedent, intelligence, legislation, pilots, external engagement, and advocacy opportunities.
• Partner with regional policy leads so asset strategies reflect local health authority expectations and implementation realities.
• Work in close partnership with the Head of Global R&D Policy to ensure asset and enterprise policy operate as an integrated system: systematically identify recurring asset barriers, emerging precedents, and cross-portfolio opportunities; determine when they require broader Takeda positions or policy action; and jointly shape coordinated policy, advocacy, and external engagement strategies.
• Establish intake, prioritization, assignment, quality, impact measurement, and closure standards; coach and develop the asset policy team.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with substantial leadership of complex regulatory policy, regulatory strategy, or asset-facing external engagement.
• Deep expertise in global drug development and regulatory strategy, with demonstrated success applying policy and precedent to asset decisions across programs or therapeutic areas.
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to translate complex scientific, regulatory, legislative, or policy issues into clear recommendations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrated ability to work across regions and functions, influence without authority, and maintain momentum in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment in external engagement.
• Demonstrates Takeda Leadership Behaviors: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, and Elevate Capabilities.

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: $212,000.00 - $333,190.00

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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt 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.