Regional Ethics & Compliance Area Head

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Job Description
Join our team and make an impact on patients' lives
We strive to create an exceptional people experience for patients, communities, partners and employees. As a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company, we know our decisions and actions affect people's lives. We look to our values of Takeda-ism, which incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business as a guide in our decision-making process to ensure we do what's right - for our patients, our people and society.
Working here, you will make a positive impact on people's lives every day - including your own
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Growth & Emerging Markets (GEM) Ethics & Compliance Area Head for SAM (Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico) implements Takeda E&C program in the Core Hub, building relationships with commercial and functional leaders and working together with the GEM E&C LT to:

• Act as a point of contact for relevant Core Hub commercial leaders on E&C matters
• Represent E&C with Core Hub leadership
• Provide strategic expert insight to E&C in Core Hub LOCs
• Lead the consistent and timely implementation of GEC/GPD initiatives across Core Hub LOCs, factoring in country/regional nuances and supporting decision-making in E&C
• Identify and escalate issues/concerns from Core Hub LOCs to GEM/GPD E&C
• Represent GEM in Global E&C working groups and forums to ensure GEM's E&C needs are factored in global initiatives
• Ensure a harmonized and consistent E&C approach in GEM, by aligning across E&C colleagues (Global, BU, BF, LOC)
• Serve as GEM E&C Center of Excellence for designated topics

This role reports to the Global Head of Ethics & Compliance for Growth & Emerging Markets
ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drives the continuous improvement of the GEM E&C Program, in response to emerging risks, lessons learned, global changes and periodic E&C program assessments, as
• appropriate
• As an active member of the GEM E&C LT, communicates and aligns on E&C best
• practices, challenges and experiences to enable the effective implementation of the E&C Program in the Core Hub
• Supports E&C Core Hub in LOCs to make decisions
• Directs risk management as part of day-to-day conversations, actively assessing risks and proposing mitigations for projects and activities while partnering with business units and functions
• Oversees the implementation of Global E&C Policies in the Core Hub
• Supports the development, maintenance and enhancement of GEM-specific procedures, guidelines and controls, providing expert input based on Core Hub requirements and risk landscape Responsible for the implementation of an effective system for monitoring compliance with E&C related laws, regulations, industry codes and company policies and procedures
• Conducts investigations of cases assigned by Global Team and in collaboration with BU/BF/LOC E&C, Legal, HR and others as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• • Bachelor's degree, relevant advanced degree is preferred
• • Proven experience in healthcare ethics & compliance (minimum 10 years); pharmaceutical, diagnostic or medical device experience is strongly preferred
• • Experience in working in emerging markets across different cultures, regulatory and legal frameworks
• • Strong pharmaceutical business acumen and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• • Demonstrated knowledge of key laws, regulations and industry best practice standards
• • Experience in managing potential, present and future compliance risks related to the business, including risk identification, controls & risk mitigation of potential non-compliance
• • Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and professionalism
• • Fluent written and spoken English (other languages highly desirable)

MORE ABOUT US:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy #LI-Hybrrid
Locations
MEX - Santa Fe
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time