PSPV Area Lead SEA & India

Takeda

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Location: IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development, India
Workplace: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Seniority: Lead
Experience: 10+ years
Education: Bachelor
Source: Workday

Description

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Job Description

PV Area Lead, Southeast Asia & India (SEA-I) Location: India

Southeast Asia and India are among the most diverse and dynamic pharmacovigilance environments in the industry. In this role, you'll set the pharmacovigilance strategy for the Area and lead the Local Patient Safety teams, keeping patient safety at the centre of how Takeda operates in every market. As the Area's main point of contact for safety matters and escalations, you'll work in close partnership with Global and Regional PSPV colleagues.

You'll report to the PSPV Head, Asia Pacific, Middle East & CIS, as part of Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance Affiliate Management (PSPV-AM) within R&D Data and Quantitative Sciences.

How You Will Contribute

Strategy & Leadership

Define and lead the Area PV strategy, aligned with global and regional PSPV direction
Set the Area's goals, KPIs and long-term plans, and build the PV capabilities needed to deliver them
Lead and develop the Local Patient Safety teams, and build career paths for the next generation of PV talent
Build strong, inclusive matrix partnerships across R&D and Commercial

Compliance & Quality

Be accountable for quality management and for PV compliance with local, regional and global post-marketing safety regulations across all countries and clusters
Lead audit and inspection readiness and oversight, with Global PV Compliance and Takeda Quality
Keep processes aligned and training compliance high, working with PSPV Compliance, Training and Alliance

Operations & Resources

Support the Area's PV budget, resourcing model and vendor partnerships
Anticipate regulatory change and lead how processes adapt across the Area

External & Internal Partnership

Act as the Area's senior contact for safety issues and escalations, and as PV contact for the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore, if applicable
Serve as deputy Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) or backup PV manager where needed
Escalate to the Regional Head, and keep Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Compliance aligned on PV matters
Partner with the PSPV-AM Patient Access and Vaccines Lead and Patient Access Programmes, and on vaccine safety discussions with National Health Authorities

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. An advanced degree in healthcare, life sciences or medicine is preferred.
At least 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including line management, with significant exposure to drug safety, clinical operations, R&D project management and local affiliates
Advanced knowledge of PV operations, global safety regulations and business planning
Proven leadership in building and developing high-performing teams across countries
A track record of leading large-scale change, multi-country projects and timely decisions on complex matters
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear priorities
Strong influence in a matrix organisation, with excellent communication skills and the presence to represent PSPV inside and outside the company
Fluent English. Other languages are an advantage.

Professional Scope and Leadership

Director-level role with a high degree of autonomy across a broad, multi-country Area
Complex, high-impact decisions affecting patient safety and Takeda's regulatory standing, with influence that reaches senior stakeholders and health authorities

Why Join Us

At Takeda, our values of Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business guide every decision. In this role, you'll shape pharmacovigilance across a fast-growing Area where regulations keep changing, with the backing of one worldwide PSPV team. If you're ready to lead pharmacovigilance at this level, we would welcome your application.

Benefits

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
Employee Assistance Program
5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in addition to Humanitarian Leaves
Broad Variety of learning platforms
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
No Meeting Days
Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
Employee Referral Program
Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)

About ICC in Takeda

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Skills

ComplianceProject Management