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Job Description

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Objective:

The Regional Regulatory Liaison helps facilitate communication, coordination, and alignment within the Affiliate Regulatory Community across the Europe and Canada (EUCAN) region. You will be an important contact between regional affiliates, global regulatory functions, and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless information flow and collaboration.

How you will contribute

Contribute to build and enhance EUCAN LOC (Local Operating Company- Affiliate) regulatory community through participating or leading meetings, forums, and working groups

Build partnership with Local Regulatory Affairs (LOC RA) network in the Region to help identify risks and trends impacting Regulatory Affairs in the region and facilitate best practice sharing

Support and help drive Global and Regional Regulatory programs to ensure regulatory compliance in the Region

Aid in the introduction, implementation and optimization of relevant tools and processes, in particular in the digital space.

Flag local regulatory issues, ensure appropriate communication and help implementing/executing the global/Regional strategy

Accountabilities:

Contribute to build a understanding of LOC RA operating models and capabilities, to better assess the impact of any GRA or EUCAN regulatory changes on LOC RA systems and processes

Ensure list of LOC RA contacts are kept up to date according to agreed process and manage common accessible platform for the sharing of EUCAN LOC and Regional RA tools and information

Contribute to proactively builds/strengthens internal (i.e. LOC RAs) and external partner relationships to achieve Takeda strategic goals and objectives within the EUCAN Region.

Provide support to the maintenance of formal channels of communication and interaction with LOC RAs, co-creating meeting agenda for Regional RA internal conferences with Global R&D and EUCAN commercial partners.

Contribute to facilitate best practice sharing between LOC RAs and between LOC RAs and

Regional RA/GRA and, aid introduction of relevant tools and processes for regulatory knowledge and information exchange between LOCs and between LOCs and global/Regional RA

Help identify issues and escalate them.

Represent EUCAN LOC Liaison Lead in meetings.

Maintain awareness of the Regulatory environment and new trends

Demonstrate Takeda leadership behaviors and encourage the team to live up to the Takeda Code of Conduct and leadership behaviors

Education & Competencies:

BSc. Advanced scientific related degree

3 years + of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in Regulatory Affairs within the EU/GEM region.

Basic knowledge with the regulations for the pre- and post-marketing global environment and European legislation and procedures

Agile with digital tools

Is able to prioritize activities and execute within reasonable time.

Adapt to changing circumstances and is proactive

Good networking and relationship building skills

Good communication skills in an international environment. Communicate in concise and respectful manner across different cultures

Enable information sharing, help groups to understand each other while practicing active listening. Encourage open dialogue, feedback, and diverse opinions

Analyze issues with attention to detail and make reasoned recommendations based on evaluation of alternative approaches

Receive feedback from manager and give feedback to peers; express ideas, questions, and disagreement.

Is self-aware and able to function while meeting the multiple challenges of daily life with a sense of energy, vitality, and confidence

Fluency in English (other languages)

When applying, please submit your CV, motivation letter, copies of your diplomas, and any reference letters.

LocationsZurich, Switzerland

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time Type80-100%