Senior Research Associate GRA CMC at Takeda

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Job Description

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 a Sr associate, Global Regulatory Affairs CMC Submission Management where you will support the execution of regulatory CMC investigational, registration and post-approval tasks for assigned products. Work in alignment with RA CMC member on Regulatory, Pharmaceutical Development, and Commercial project teams throughout clinical development and commercial lifecycle.

You will also prepare project plans and timelines for multiple CMC submission activities and be responsible for organization of CMC-related documents for regulatory submissions. Actively contribute to organizations planned initiatives and projects, lead and manage multiple and simultaneous projects. As part of the Regulatory Affairs CMC team, you will report to the Senior Manager GRA CMC and work with the GRA CMC organization.

How you will contribute:

• With supervision, support in executing and managing regulatory tasks for assigned projects (IND/ IMPD/ CTA/ MAA) according to the regulatory strategy laid out by GRA.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop project plans for global regulatory submissions (IND/ IMPD/ CTA/ MAA) and ensure alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Provide guidance to global project teams on submission processes, workflows, tools/ systems, filing strategy, eCTD document lifecycle management.
• Participate to the creation of a submission content plans for assigned projects and monitors’ progress.
• Plan, manage and track delivery of submission components, coordinate submission publishing activities with publishing team, organize submission review and approvals
• Helps to define CMC content (data and documentation) requirements for regulatory submissions and reviews this content for conformance with established requirement.
• As a RA CMC member, ensures and/or enhances regulatory compliance.
• Supports project team colleagues, line management, and key stakeholders are informed of developments that may impact regulatory success, exercising sound judgement and communicating in a professional and timely manner.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams beyond submission management role, contributing to broader organizational goals and initiatives while engaging in continuous improvement activities to enhance regulatory processes and outcomes leveraging innovative approaches and technologies.
• Collaborates with AI specialists to develop and implement AI-based solutions for regulatory challenges, ensuring alignment with global standards and best practices.
• With supervision, contribute to CMC preparation activities for meetings with Health Authorities on CMC related matters.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS Degree in a science discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of regulatory and/or related experience preferred
• Understanding of scientific principles and regulatory CMC requirements relevant to global drug development and post-market support.
• Strong oral and written communications with individuals at all levels of the organization and comfortable presenting to small and large groups.
• Ability to prioritize while managing multiple projects of varied complexity and criticality and to adhere to timelines while demonstrating negotiation skills, integrity and adaptability.
• Demonstrates problem-solving ability with ability to analyze risk, think strategically, and provide appropriate recommendations/decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with cultural sensitivity for successful global collaboration.
• Focus on accuracy and strong attention to detail is a must.
• Willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Project management skills to oversee and coordinate various CMC activities
• Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team with a flexible mindset.
• Basic knowledge of tools (e.g., Publishing tools such as CTDxpress, Docubridge); Veeva RIM; global submission validation tools; Document Management systems.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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LocationsBoston, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt