VP Head, Site & Regional, Regulatory CMC – India.
応募 後で応募 求人ID R0189733 掲載日 09/16/2026 Location:Bengaluru, IndiaBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
TheindividualinthisroleservesastheenterpriseleaderaccountablefortransformingandintegratingSiteCMC,RegionalCMC,RegulatoryConformance,andIndiaRegulatoryCMCOperationsintoaunifiedglobaloperatingmodel.Theroleisresponsibleforenablingcompliant,efficient,andscalablelifecyclemanagement,strengtheningenterpriseresilience,advancingregulatoryinnovation,andestablishingIndiaasaworld-classstrategichubforRegulatoryCMCexcellence.
- Defineandexecutethevision,strategy,andoperatingmodelforSiteCMC,RegionalCMC,RegulatoryConformance,andIndiaRegulatoryCMCOperations.
- Embedregulatoryconformancewithinsiteoperations,establishabiologicsRegulatoryCMCcapabilityformarketedproductsinIndia,andcreateCentersofExcellencethatdrivestandardization,simplification,operationalexcellence,anddigitaltransformationacrosstheRegulatoryCMCorganization.
- Ensureconsistent,compliant,andscalableexecutionenabledthroughautomationandadvancedtechnologies.
- PositionIndiaasastrategicglobalcapabilitycenterforRegulatoryCMC,leveragingexceptionaltalent,processexcellence,digitalinnovation,andfit-for-purposegovernancetodeliverlifecyclemanagement,post-approvalexecution,andregulatoryoperationsatscalewhilesupportingenterprisegrowthandportfolioexpansion.
- Strengthenenterpriseregulatoryresilienceandcompliancethrough science- and risk-based decision-making, proactive regulatoryconformance,inspectionreadiness,andclearaccountabilityacrossglobal,regional,local,andsiteinterfaces.Fosteracultureofquality,compliance,andcontinuousimprovementthatenablessustainableandpredictableexecutionacrossthenetwork.
- Leadlarge-scaleorganizationaltransformationandcapabilitydevelopment, including organization design, transition planning, stabilization,talentacquisition,successionplanning,leadershipdevelopment,andcontinuousoptimization.Ensuretheorganizationremainsagile,future-ready,andresponsivetoevolvingbusinesspriorities,portfoliocomplexity,technologicaladvances,andregulatoryexpectations.
- RepresentGlobalRegulatoryAffairsandCMConenterprisegovernanceandportfolioleadershipforums,influencingstrategicdecisionsandshapingregulatoryapproachesandfutureinnovationareaswhereregulatoryparadigmscontinuetoevolve.
- Buildandsustainaworld-classorganization, empowering senior leaders to attract, develop, andretaintop talent while fostering a culture ofaccountability,inclusion,innovation,andoperationalexcellence.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- ModelTakedaleadershipprinciplesandbuildahigh-performing,inclusive,compliant,andaccountableorganizationthatfosterscollaboration,innovation,talentdevelopment,andacultureofcontinuousimprovementacrossaglobalmatrixenvironment.
- Defineandoverseetheoperatingmodel,governanceframework,andprioritiesforSiteCMC,RegionalCMC,IndiaOperations,andRegulatoryConformance,ensuringalignmentwithGRACMCobjectivesandbroaderbusinessgoalswhiledrivingsimplification,consistency,andscalabilityacrosstheorganization.
- EstablishandscaleIndiaasastrategicglobalcapabilityhubforRegulatoryCMC,leveragingorganizationaldesign,workforceplanning,processexcellence,automation,anddigitalinnovationtodeliversustainablelifecyclemanagementandpost-approvalexecutionatscale.
- Driveenterprise-widestandardizationandoperationalexcellencebygoverningharmonizedprocesses,fit-for-purposegovernance,andcross-functionalwaysofworkingacrossSiteCMC,RegionalCMC,IndiaOperations,GRACMC,Quality,Manufacturing,andLocalOperatingCompanyregulatoryorganizations.
- Ensureregulatoryconformance,lifecyclecompliance,enterpriseresilience,andinspectionreadinessacrosstheglobalproductportfoliothroughscience-andrisk-baseddecision-making,proactiveissuemanagement,andclearaccountabilityacrossglobal,regional,local,andsiteinterfaces.
- Inpartnershipwiththeleadershipteam,establishandexpandIndia-basedCentersofExcellencethat deliver standardized, repeatable, and specialized Regulatory CMC capabilities, including annual reports, renewals, WCB/MCBchanges,referencestandardandpharmacopeialupdates,FURLSlistings,IND/IMPDsupport,andotherpost-approvallifecyclemanagementactivities,whilecontinuouslyidentifyingopportunitiesforautomation,simplification,andefficiencygain
- ServeasakeyenterprisethoughtpartnerforRegulatoryAffairsandCMC,representingthefunctionacrossgovernance,innovation,andportfolioleadershipforumswhileadvancingregulatorystrategiesthatacceleratetheadoptionofbreakthroughtechnologiesandnovelproductmodalities.Shapetheorganization'spreparednessforfuturescientificadvancementsbyproactivelyaddressingevolvingregulatoryexpectationsandinfluencingindustrybestpractices.
- Developaworld-classRegulatoryCMCleadershiporganization, empowering senior leaders to attract, develop, andretainexceptional talent while cultivating deep technicalexpertise, strategic thinking, and externalinfluence.
- Lead,develop,andinspireaseniorleadershipteam,includingsuccessionplans,talentstrategies,andperformanceexpectationstoensureorgeffectivenessandastrongtalentpipeline.
- Lead strategic transition and internalization programs, including selected complex product support and post-approval project management activities, while protecting business continuity and criticalknow-how.
- Serve as the senior enterprise interface for the function, influencing governance forums and ensuring effective oversight of performance, risk, resource prioritization, and continuous improvement.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Recognizedexpertisein global CMC regulatory strategy and requirements across the product lifecycle, withdeepunderstanding of post-approval submissions, lifecycle management, and regulatory conformance.
- Broad enterprise understanding of dossier content, manufacturing and quality interfaces, regulatory documentation, and execution models across site, regional, and local organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to standardize, centralize, and digitally enable repeatable lifecycleactivities atglobal scale whilemaintainingquality and compliance.
- Experienceestablishingscience- and risk-based assessment frameworks, governance models, and operating standards in complex global environments.
Leadership
- Leads large, complex, matrixed global organizations through transformation, capability build, scale-up, and operating model change.
- Creates enterprise clarity on strategy,accountabilities, decision rights, success measures, and leadership expectations.
- Develops senior talent and organizational bench strength through coaching, succession planning, and differentiated development opportunities.
- Communicates with executive presence, simplifies complexity, and influences senior stakeholders across functions, regions, and governance forums.
- The individual will need to manage ambiguity and should have the ability to lead and guide the teams in situations of high stress where the stakes are high. He/she will need to lead the team and manage change, while notimpactingcurrent work and timelines. The ability to assess situations and resolve them using risk-based approaches would be a critical attribute.
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Sets enterprise frameworks, decision rights, and governance expectations for Site CMC, RegionalCMC, India Operations, and Regulatory Conformance.
- Ownsaligning decisions with global regulatory strategy, quality expectations, business priorities, and portfolio risk.
- Makes complex risk-based decisions that balance compliance, speed, operational resilience, resource constraints, and long-term capability building.
- Determinesorganizational priorities, resourcing trade-offs, and escalation pathwaysrequiredto sustain delivery across a broad and evolving global scope.
Interaction
- Acts as the senior enterprise interface across Global RA CMC, Site CMC, Regional CMC, India Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, LOC regulatory organizations, and other global stakeholders.
- Builds strategic partnerships and reinforces role clarity across interfacing functions to enable seamless post-approval change execution and lifecycle management.
- Communicates complex regulatory, organizational, and operational matters clearly to executive audiences and senior governance bodies.
- Representsthe function in senior leadership forums and influences enterprise decisions across a broad stakeholder landscape.
- Ability to communicate concisely and clearly across all levels of theorganizationincluding stakeholders in R&D,GSQand Commercial. Ability to take complex issues and communicate them ina simple and understandable manner.
Innovation
- Advances regulatory operations through automation, digital enablement, scalable Centers of Excellence, and data-informed performance management.
- Champions simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement to enhance quality, speed, compliance, transparency, and business agility.
- Promotes a culture of proactive planning, knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and responsible innovation across the organization.
Complexity
- Operates ina highly complexglobal environment with interdependencies across manufacturing sites, regional and local regulatory organizations, quality, manufacturing, development, and commercial partners.
- Leads organizational build, transition, stabilization, and optimization whilemaintainingdelivery across ongoing lifecycle commitments and regulatory obligations.
- Balances capability internalization, process harmonization, conformance oversight, digital enablement, and execution at scale across a diverse global portfolio.
- Manages complexity associated with diverse product modalities, market-specific regulatory requirements, organizational change, and cross-cultural ways of working.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: (List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Any minimum requirements should be noted.)
- Advanced degree or PhD in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline.
- 15-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or regulatory agencies, including substantial executive leadership experience in Regulatory CMC, regulatory sciences, or closely related global functions.
- Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and expectations, including FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA, and other major health authorities.
- Extensive expertise in post-approval lifecycle management, regulatory conformance, manufacturing and quality interfaces, and global CMC execution models.
- Demonstrated success leading change, operating model evolution, and operational excellence in complex matrix environments.
- Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align senior leaders and drive enterprise outcomes.
- High organizational awareness and business acumen, including understanding of cross-functional interdependencies, governance expectations, portfolio priorities, and regulatory risk.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal; additional languages are desirable.
