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Job DescriptionObjective / Purpose:
The Associate Director, Regulatory Business Systems & Capability Strategy supports the definition and execution of regulatory capability strategy within GRIDS. This role partners with Business System Owners and Business Process Owners to translate regulatory needs into scalable system capabilities, ensuring alignment across business, process, and technology.
Operating as a key contributor within capability initiatives, the role enables structured requirements definition, cross-functional alignment, and consistent delivery of regulatory system enhancements that improve efficiency, compliance, and data quality
Accountabilities:
· Support development and refinement of regulatory capability roadmaps aligned to GRA priorities
· Partner with Business System Owners to structure and prioritize demand, backlog, and enhancements
· Elicit, document, and refine business requirements, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment to regulatory needs
· Facilitate cross-functional workshops with SMEs and Process Owners to define use cases and business scenarios
· Translate business needs into structured requirements, supporting downstream design and delivery activities
· Ensure consistency and reuse of requirements, capabilities, and design patterns across initiatives
· Coordinate with Digital & Technology teams to support delivery and implementation of solutions
· Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and system improvements
· Support adoption of best practices in capability modeling, requirements management, and delivery execution
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 8–12+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related domain
- Experience working with regulatory systems (RIM preferred)
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and requirements-driven delivery
- Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of regulatory processes and lifecycle activities
- Requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation expertise
- Understanding of system capabilities, data structures, and process integration
- Ability to translate business needs into structured and actionable requirements
- Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams
- Execution-oriented with focus on quality and delivery outcomes
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Clear communication and facilitation skills
- Continuous improvement mindset with learning agility
- Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed environment
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, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00The 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.
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LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- 8-12+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related domain
- Experience working with regulatory systems
- Experience with Regulatory Information Management systems
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and requirements-driven delivery
- Strong understanding of regulatory processes and lifecycle activities
- Expertise in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation
- Understanding of system capabilities, data structures, and process integration
- Ability to translate business needs into structured and actionable requirements
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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