Associate Director, Global Labeling

Columbus, OH, United States

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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, Global Labeling Lead where you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of Company Core Data Sheets (CCDS) in line with international standards and guidelines. You will provide strategic and tactical labeling expertise to teams while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

You will serve as the regulatory expert for labeling on the Global Regulatory Affairs subteam to ensure that regulatory labeling requirements are met for assigned products.

How you will contribute:

Lead cross functional teams to develop and update CCDS and other key global labeling documents (i.e. CCDS Working Team)

In coordination with Global Labeling Oversight Committee (GLOC) Chair, manages review and approval of CCDS/resolution of labeling issues with the relevant GLOC

Evaluate risks associated with CCDS content and implementation strategies, develop mitigation plans, and appropriately escalate issues to Global Labeling management and the Global Regulatory Lead

Recommend strategies and labeling language for inclusion in key product labels (US PI, EU SmPC, JPI, others as appropriate), consistent with the overall product strategy and information in the CCDS, when available.

Provide information to Global Labeling Compliance, as required, to support internal and external (i.e. Regulatory Authority) requirements and support audits/inspections as a labeling subject matter expert

Liaise with US Labeling Operations and EU Labeling Operations to ensure labeling objectives and timelines are met

Analyze relevant competitor labeling to ensure Takeda products have competitive labeling possible; maintain awareness of recent in-class approvals.

Remain current with global standards, initiative by regulatory authorities related to the CCDS and labeling, and assure that Takeda processes conform to regulatory requirements. Propose actions as needed.

Prepare/lead training and information sessions with GRA and other functional areas to increase understanding and compliance with internal and external labeling expectations and optimal labeling strategies.

Establish cross-functional relationships to ensure control and continuous improvement of global labeling programs to meet business needs and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

BSc Degree, preferred. BA accepted. Advanced scientific degree (MSc, PhD, or PharmD) preferred;

8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience. This is inclusive of 6 years of labeling experience or combination of 5+ years regulatory and/or related experience.

Understanding of scientific principles and regulatory/quality systems relevant to drug development.

Knowledge of global standards and regulations related to CCDS and Product Labeling (US PI and EU SmPC experience required, other regional labels also preferred).

Demonstrates problem-solving ability to analyze risk and make appropriate recommendations/decisions.

Acceptable and independent skills in the area of regulatory affairs such as understanding broad concepts within labeling and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identify issues; offers creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies.

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 foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

EEO Statement

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