New · posted Oct 31
Takeda · Pharmaceuticals
Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy
- Boston, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- VP & Executive
The role
As the Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy, you will lead GRPI’s global asset-facing regulatory policy capability. The role expands the proven US asset policy model into a cohesive global capability that provides dedicated, high-value policy support to development programs while preserving deep regional expertise.
How You Will Contribute
- Own the strategy, operating model, priorities, standards, and performance of Global Regulatory Asset Policy.
- Provide senior policy leadership to therapeutic area units, Global Regulatory Leads, regulatory strategists, and product teams on consequential asset and portfolio issues.
- Deploy asset policy expertise according to portfolio need, development milestones, risk, and potential enterprise impact.
- Ensure Global Regulatory Asset Policy maintains deep US regulatory policy expertise and builds strong EU and broader global capability, with expertise deployed according to portfolio needs and development priorities.
- Connect asset challenges with regulatory precedent, intelligence, legislation, pilots, external engagement, and advocacy opportunities.
- Partner with regional policy leads so asset strategies reflect local health authority expectations and implementation realities.
- Work in close partnership with the Head of Global R&D Policy to ensure asset and enterprise policy operate as an integrated system: systematically identify recurring asset barriers, emerging precedents, and cross-portfolio opportunities; determine when they require broader Takeda positions or policy action; and jointly shape coordinated policy, advocacy, and external engagement strategies.
- Establish intake, prioritization, assignment, quality, impact measurement, and closure standards; coach and develop the asset policy team.
What you need
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with substantial leadership of complex regulatory policy, regulatory strategy, or asset-facing external engagement.
- Deep expertise in global drug development and regulatory strategy, with demonstrated success applying policy and precedent to asset decisions across programs or therapeutic areas.
- Strong strategic judgment and the ability to translate complex scientific, regulatory, legislative, or policy issues into clear recommendations for the intended audience.
- Demonstrated ability to work across regions and functions, influence without authority, and maintain momentum in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment in external engagement.
- Demonstrates Takeda Leadership Behaviors: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, and Elevate Capabilities.
Pay
$212,000 – $333,190 a year
Employer providedU.S. Base Salary Range
$212,000.00 - $333,190.00
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
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Boston, MA
Job Exempt
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Live data · October 31, 2026
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 16% below the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
VP & Executive roles in Massachusetts7 roles publishing pay
VP & Executive roles in the US16 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $212,000 | — | $333,190 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $290,750 | $313,000 | $328,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $307,375 | $322,750 | $362,375 |
This role: Takeda's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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Head of Global Regulatory Asset Policy at Takeda
Open until filled. $212K–$333K a year, employer provided.