Head of Research Quality

Head Of Research Quality

The Head Of Research Quality holds the highest leadership role within the Research Quality organization and serves as a key member of the R&D Quality leadership team. This executive is fully accountable for defining and executing the global strategic vision for Research Quality, overseeing a global team of experienced subject-matter experts dedicated to ensuring integrity, compliance, and ethical excellence in non-clinical research activities, studies, and processes supporting Takeda's R&D pipeline. Through strategic leadership, impactful stakeholder engagement, and championing an enterprise-wide quality culture, the Head Of Research Quality drives organizational success and reinforces Takeda's commitment to industry-leading standards.

Accountabilities include establishing and implementing a comprehensive global strategic vision for Research Quality, designing oversight strategies to mitigate compliance risks, cultivating influential relationships with key stakeholders, directing the Research Quality function in designing and refining processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role also involves mentoring and empowering direct and indirect reports, developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with Research leaders, providing strategic oversight to enhance capabilities, and identifying areas of risk and improvement. Additional duties as assigned contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Education and competencies include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field, 12+ years of increasing responsibility and experience in the biopharma / biotech industry, 8+ years of Quality / Compliance experience, and prior management experience. Preferred requirements include an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field, and experience working in biopharmaceutical research. Desired skills and competencies encompass in-depth knowledge of global regulations, leadership and influencing skills, proficiency in working with diverse individuals, exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, adaptability and flexibility, strong attention to detail, and organizational expertise.