Sr. Manager GRA Audits, Inspections and Compliance - Pipeline

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Manager for GRA Audits, Inspections and Compliance (GRAIC) to lead global audits and drive regulatory readiness across programs.

The role partners with regional leads, aligns regulatory initiatives, and champions process improvements, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and risk mitigation within a dynamic, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science- or business-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years in clinical trial management, Regulatory Affairs and/or Compliance.
• Deep knowledge of global clinical trial regulations across major markets, with practical experience working cross-functionally and across regions in multicultural, matrixed organizations.
• Experience using the Veeva platform, including Veeva RIM and Veeva Clinical.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to diverse internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively identify and anticipate risks of non-compliance in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and follow up on GCP audits and inspections globally, helping ensure readiness and compliance.
• Partner with International Clinical Trial Regulatory Leads and Global Regulatory Leads to support audit and inspection readiness.
• Act as a liaison among GCP Compliance, GCP Excellence and Clinical Program Quality teams.
• Monitor and support global regulatory compliance performance for Global Regulatory Leads across therapeutic areas.
• Align Global Regulatory Affairs initiatives with stakeholders across the organization.
• Build collaborative relationships to develop and implement global regulatory processes and systems.
• Lead efforts to simplify and optimize business processes and platforms, including automation opportunities.

Skills

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Quality assurance experience

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or business

Tools

Veeva Platform (RIM)

Job description

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Manager, GRA Audits, Inspections and Compliance (GRAIC) - Pipelineprovides expertise and support for the global management, coordination and follow-up of GCP audits and inspections related to Regulatory Affairs processes. This role helps ensure inspection readiness, provides live support during audits and inspections, manages post-audit and post-inspection follow-up, and drives continuous improvement across Global Regulatory Affairs.

How you will contribute

• Manage, coordinate and follow up on GCP audits and inspections related to Regulatory Affairs processes globally, helping ensure readiness and compliance.
• Partner closely with International Clinical Trial Regulatory Leads and Global Regulatory Leads to support audit and inspection readiness.
• Act as a liaison among GCP Compliance, GCP Excellence and Clinical Program Quality teams.
• Monitor and support global regulatory compliance performance for Global Regulatory Leads across therapeutic areas, including Neuroscience, Oncology, Gastrointestinal, MPD and International Clinical Trial Regulatory Leads.
• Align Global Regulatory Affairs initiatives and implementation strategies with relevant stakeholders across the organization.
• Build collaborative relationships with Global Regulatory Leads and International Clinical Trial Regulatory Leads to develop and implement global regulatory processes and systems.
• Lead and contribute to efforts that simplify and optimize business processes and platforms, including opportunities to automate and harmonize processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science- or business-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years in clinical trial management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and/or Compliance.
• Deep knowledge of global regulations related to clinical trials across major markets, with practical experience working cross-functionally and across regions in multicultural, matrixed organizations.
• Experience using the Veeva platform, including Veeva RIM and Veeva Clinical.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to diverse internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively identify and anticipate risks of non-compliance in a complex environment.
• Ability to manage conflict tactfully and diplomatically while seeking effective solutions for all parties.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within time and resource constraints.
• Critical-thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex or ambiguous information, assess its impact on products and processes, and communicate findings effectively.

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

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

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

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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