New · posted Oct 22
Takeda · Pharmaceuticals
Director, Innovation, Global Regulatory Information Data & Systems
- Boston, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
Open until filled
The role
Objective / Purpose
The Director, Innovation leads the GRIDS Innovation Program, establishing and operationalizing a structured framework to capture, assess, prioritize, and deliver innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across Global Regulatory Affairs.
This role ensures that innovation is managed as a disciplined capability, enabling both rapid improvements and strategic system advancements aligned with GRA and Digital strategy. The position drives transparency, governance, and value realization across the innovation lifecycle, strengthening organizational capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What you need
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral)
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Operations, or Regulatory Technology/Data
- Experience establishing or leading innovation or governance frameworks in GxP environments
- Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of regulatory systems and data (RIM, submissions, IDMP, etc.)
- Experience with governance, prioritization, and portfolio management frameworks
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance considerations (GxP vs. non-GxP)
- Ability to align innovation initiatives to strategic and operational priorities
- Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
- Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influence
- Ability to lead cross-functional governance forums and decision-making processes
- Data-driven mindset with focus on measurable outcomes and value realization
- Ability to balance structure and agility in innovation delivery
- Strong communication and storytelling capabilities for senior audiences
- Proven ability to drive cultural and behavioral change
Accountabilities
· Lead and govern the end-to-end innovation lifecycle, including idea intake, assessment, prioritization, routing, and implementation
· Establish and operationalize standardized intake channels and governance structures for innovation management
· Ensure systematic capture of ideas from regulatory teams, audits, inspections, and external inputs
· Facilitate cross-functional prioritization governance, ensuring alignment to value, complexity, and strategic objectives
· Define and govern delivery pathways (e.g., system roadmap, rapid implementation, interim solutions)
· Monitor implementation progress and ensure alignment with delivery teams and organizational priorities
· Define and track KPIs to measure innovation outcomes, including efficiency, quality, and risk reduction
· Deliver transparent reporting to GRA and Digital leadership on pipeline health and performance
· Drive adoption of innovation processes and reinforce innovation behaviors across the organization
· Promote recognition and engagement to strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Skills named in this posting
- 10+ years in Regulatory Affairs, Operations, or Regulatory Technology/Data
- Innovation and governance frameworks in GxP environments
- Regulatory systems and data (RIM, submissions, IDMP)
- Portfolio management and prioritization
- GxP vs. non-GxP compliance knowledge
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional governance leadership
- KPI definition and tracking
Pay
$177,000 – $278,080 a year
Employer providedTakeda 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.
U.S. Base Salary Range
$177,000.00 - $278,080.00
The 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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Where you'll work
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Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
From the posting
About Takeda
For Location
Boston, MA
Job Exempt
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 15% above the US median for Regulatory Operations roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in Massachusetts7 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US13 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $177,000 | — | $278,080 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $198,500 | $198,500 | $213,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $182,000 | $198,500 | $200,500 |
This role: Takeda's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Operations roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Regulatory Operations
The general path across 42 open Regulatory Operations roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Takeda's own promotion track.
Career resources on Regulatory Operations
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 15 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
- 10+ years in Regulatory Affairs, Operations, or Regulatory Technology/Data
- Innovation and governance frameworks in GxP environments
- Regulatory systems and data (RIM, submissions, IDMP)
- Portfolio management and prioritization
- GxP vs. non-GxP compliance knowledge
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional governance leadership
- KPI definition and tracking
Company hiring pulse
Takeda on Regulatory Jobs
- 47
- Open roles
- 44
- Distinct roles
- 16
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory22 47%
- Quality18 38%
- Compliance & Safety6 13%
By level
- Director26 55%
- Senior & Principal11 23%
- Manager5 11%
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Director, Innovation, Global Regulatory Information Data & Systems at Takeda
Open until filled. $177K–$278K a year, employer provided.