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Job DescriptionThe Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is 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
About the role:
The Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist ensures regulatory compliance and safety of Takeda's products by managing large projects, developing innovative solutions, and leading cross-functional teams. This role contributes to the development and execution of pharmacovigilance strategies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory adherence.
The role represents pharmacovigilance regionally and globally as an authoritative member of Global Program Teams and subteams and coordinates signal detection, safety surveillance, and safety review activities for assigned products.
How you will contribute:
• Facilitate ongoing safety surveillance for assigned products, assisting with or leading data collection and assessment for PSPV Safety Team and Safety Management Team activities.
• Coordinate and perform signal identification, evaluation, and management activities for assigned products.
• Assist with or lead authorship of safety evaluations, define scope and methodology, and provide background information for aggregate safety reports.
• Conduct preliminary safety analyses and prepare ad hoc safety reports, including health hazard evaluations, signal evaluation reports, and health authority responses.
• Partner with Safety Management Team colleagues and contribute to safety-related deliverables associated with new drug applications, benefit-risk assessments, and risk minimization activities, including risk management plans.
• Liaise with colleagues inside and outside PSPV to gather and provide input for critical documents, including protocols, amendments, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, core data sheets, IMPDs, clinical study reports, INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and CTAs.
• Liaise with relevant functional areas inside and outside global PV to support efficient, timely, compliant, and patient-focused safety data generation.
• Represent pharmacovigilance in cross-functional teams, committees, and external environments at global and regional levels, as required.
• Assist with or lead preparation and presentation of identified and potential patient safety risks and Safety Management Team recommendations to decision-making bodies such as the Takeda Safety Board.
• Build and maintain in-depth knowledge of designated products and studies and close knowledge of protocols to respond effectively to safety issues.
• Ensure up-to-date representation of safety information in Company Core Data Sheets, Reference Safety Information, Investigator Brochures, and other labeling documents.
• Demonstrate outstanding knowledge of local and global health authority requirements.
• Support maintenance of a highly effective global safety organization in full compliance with worldwide regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment and mentoring newly hired peers and incumbent PV Scientists.
Education and Experience
A Medical, scientific, pharmacy, nursing, life sciences or related degree is required with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Excellent working understanding of safety database configuration and adverse event coding to direct advanced searches.
In-depth knowledge of clinical trial methodology, pharmacovigilance regulations, safety data analysis, benefit-risk assessment, and drug development.
Strong critical and analytical thinking and project management skills.
Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and present complex data to a high standard with strong attention to detail.
Proficient communication skills with the agility to respond clearly and concisely to different audiences.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to coordinate, moderate, and clearly document conclusions of cross-functional scientific meetings.
BENEFITS:
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
- Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
- Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
- Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
- Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Broad Variety of learning platforms
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
- Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
- Employee Referral Program
- Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)
ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:
- Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
- As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
LocationsIND - Bengaluru - Research and DevelopmentWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Medical, scientific, pharmacy, nursing, life sciences, or related degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Working understanding of safety database configuration and adverse event coding
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and pharmacovigilance regulations
- Knowledge of safety data analysis, benefit-risk assessment, and drug development
- Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex data
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to coordinate, moderate, and document cross-functional scientific meetings
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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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.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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