Head, Digital Ethics & Compliance, USBU
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Join
Takeda as the Head, Digital Ethics & Compliance for Takeda's U.S.
Business Unit (USBU) at the senior director level. You will lead
the strategic alignment and integration of global digital risk and
control frameworks within the USBU. Your leadership will ensure the
implementation and adoption of Digital Ethics & Compliance
(DE&C) initiatives to promote responsible innovation and
regulatory compliance across Takeda's U.S. operations. Acting as a
trusted DE&C authority and collaborator, you will focus on
enhancing Takeda's ethical culture, risk management, and compliance
standards while leveraging advanced technologies to drive
innovation and growth in a compliant and ethical manner. How you
will contribute: Leading the USBU DE&C Team by ensuring that
the USBU E&C and Global Digital E&C objectives are
achieved. Partner with the global DE&C team to build and
establish a DE&C framework and subsequent deployment within
USBU as necessary. Co-Creating and supporting the development of
the Global DE&C framework by embedding US specific
requirements. Raise awareness of ethical innovation (including
technology ethics) throughout the USBU. Supporting DE&C audits,
assessments and respective audit remediations. Partner with USBU
and US Region DD&T, business colleagues and E&C team
members on technology decisions and their impact on the USBU and
broader Takeda organizations Serve as first point of contact to the
USBU on matters related to DE&C by providing guidance on
compliance requirements, policies, procedures, risk methodology and
activities. Provide advisory support and challenge related to
development and use of innovative technologies (e.g., artificial
intelligence) Implement and oversee governance to drive US region
approach to Digital Ethics & Compliance by coordinating with other
BU/BF US DE&C team members on US regulatory matters. Link and
liaison between the USBU and the Global Digital E&C teams
Develop ethical innovation capability throughout the USBU E&C
organization and act as a subject matter expert and internal
resource for USBU E&C colleagues. Collaborate with other USBU
E&C teams (including USBU business partners, Operations,
Monitoring, Investigations and Learning & Engagement) to support
business operations and deliver on annual goals Analyze the impact
of regulatory developments on Takeda's business operations and
compliance requirements Monitor and analyze current and emerging
local industry trends, identify key drivers of change and assess
their potential impact on the organization Stay up to date with
evolving best practices and standards within the industry and with
industry benchmarks. Ensure that US laws and regulations are
incorporated in the data privacy strategy for Takeda in the USBU
Provide guidance and challenge on data privacy matters, including
strategic decisions with privacy implications Ensure alignment of
the data privacy strategy with the build out of Ethical Innovation
Prepare materials for and periodically lead topics in USBU and
US-wide Risk, Ethics & Compliance Committee meetings Contribute to
global E&C program development (Code of Conduct, Speak Up,
Values initiatives, Policies and Procedures, etc.) Increase
business acumen by obtaining therapeutic and product knowledge to
support current and pipeline products E&C Partner for USBU
Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T) Member of USBU E&C LT,
USBU DD&T Council and Global DE&C LT Manage direct
report(s) Champion for Diversity, Ethics and Inclusion within
E&C and USBU Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's
Degree required, preferably in DD&T related field. Relevant
certifications in Privacy. Experienced enterprise leader, with at
least 10 years' relevant experience and 4 years in Pharma. Deep
expertise in Ethics, Bioethics or Technology Ethics and Privacy
Proven track record in leading teams in a matrixed organization
Experience with the healthcare industry and with laws, regulations
and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry
Extensive leadership and experience with leadership and
advisory/consultative roles in a matrixed organization Strong
business acumen and demonstrated ability to build strong
relationships with stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage
potential, present and future ethical, compliance and privacy risks
Experience in using ethical decision making. Role model for
Takeda's values, ethics and values-based decision making High
interpersonal and communication skills including ability to assess
risk, challenge and provide advice/ guidance to business employing
a problem-solving approach Works cross-functionally / collaborates
/ manages direct reports and matrix· Strong leadership skills,
including the ability to lead change efforts through effective
communication and persuasion, and leading without authority when
applicable Proven skills to transform ideas into effective
communications and materials (presentations, written documents,
email, etc.) Consistently delivers results. Able to meet deadlines
while managing multiple projects and priorities effectively Able to
build strong relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrate
executive presence while interacting with all levels of management,
field sales, marketing, vendors and partners. Demonstrated ability
to read, analyze, and interpret business and regulatory information
and legal advice Able to manage complexity and ambiguity and to
develop and apply pragmatic solutions to complex legal, regulatory
and industry issues Mindset of curiosity, learning agility and
interest in innovative ways of doing things Strong operations,
process-orientation, data analytics, or technical expertise to
effectively design, develop and implement privacy, compliance and
relevant business processes, controls, and workflows 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 "hybrid" in
accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy. LI-Hybrid
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation
is an important factor as you consider the next step in your
career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we
strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:
Cambridge, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $208,200.00 - $327,140.00 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. EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Cambridge, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in
Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who
violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil
liability.
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