India Development Lead
Bengaluru, Karnataka- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job Description
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers and work towards for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
GOALS:
- Lead the integrated India development strategy through effective collaboration with China Asia Development Teams (CADTs) and India LOC, and oversee the execution of the development strategy.
- Continue to strengthen development expertise in India through establishing internal capabilities and external network for the purpose of accelerating global and regional development programs.
- Serve as the Country Matter Expert, to guide and support TDC Asia for accessing local ecosystem and advice on local specific complexities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Optimization of integrated India development strategy and oversee of execution of the development strategy:
- Work closely with CADTs to optimize integrated India development strategy for pipeline assets.
- Identify changes in the national regulatory environment and proactively collaborate with CADTs to adopt innovation into Asia development strategy.
- Monitor overall country performance and support country focused activities e.g. feasibility and site selections to deliver country operational milestones.
- Maintain expert knowledge of clinical development and regulatory landscape in the country.
- Collaborate closely with India LOC to execute Enterprise Engagement model in India including tapping into local expertise and community networks.
- Engage study investigators in discussion to maintain focus on Takeda’s clinical trials.
- Proactively build strong collaborative networks among investigators in the country and identify current and future investigators within Takeda portfolio and proactively share with the CADTs.
Lead India development team:
- Build, manage/oversee and engage the India development members
- Provide guidance for team career development, well-being and effective integration as part of TDC Asia organization with shared purpose
Serving as Country Matter Expert:
- Be a strong advocate for Takeda R&D in India in collaboration with India LOC; serve as local bridge for any future opportunities in engaging India innovation ecosystem.
- Point for escalation for resolution of complex country related issues & risk and serve as a site escalation point for investigator concerns.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in a scientific/healthcare field required.
- 5 or more years of people management experience in healthcare area.
- 10 or more years of drug development in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research organization.
- Experience in more than one therapeutic area is required.
- Good understanding of global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to ICH GCP. Awareness of local country requirements is also required.
- Solid teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; exercises good judgment with respect to Takeda confidential information and strategies.
- Fluent business English (oral and written) and medical writing skills.
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Full timeDuring my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.
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