Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy

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

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA seeks the Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy to lead GRPI’s global asset-facing regulatory policy capability. This role expands the US asset policy model into a cohesive global capability for development programs, while preserving regional expertise.

You will drive strategy, standards, and performance, provide senior policy leadership to therapeutic areas, and ensure policy mechanics align with portfolio needs and external engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in regulatory policy, strategy, or external engagement.
• Deep expertise in global drug development and regulatory strategy.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear recommendations.
• Experience working across regions and functions in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, operating model, priorities, standards, and performance of Global Regulatory Asset Policy.
• Provide senior policy leadership to units, leads, strategists, and product teams.
• Deploy asset policy expertise according to portfolio needs and milestones.
• Maintain US policy expertise while building EU/global capability.
• Connect asset challenges with regulatory precedent, legislation, and engagement.
• Partner with regional policy leads to reflect local expectations.
• Collaborate with Head of Global R&D Policy to integrate asset and enterprise policy.
• Establish intake, prioritization, assignment, quality, impact measurement, and closure standards.

Skills

Global regulatory policy

Regulatory strategy

Asset-facing engagement

Cross-regional collaboration

Strategic judgment

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Policy advocacy

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

Yes

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