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Regulatory Affairs Executive

London, England
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The Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.

Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.

Job ID R0120882 Date posted 04/12/2024 Location London, England

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Job Description

People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.

Within our Regulatory Affairs department, we are looking for a

Regulatory Affairs Executive  

at our location Paddington, London.

The Regulatory Affairs Executive provides technical and administrative regulatory support for the Takeda product portfolio within the local operating company (LOC) UK/Ireland.

Your tasks in detail:

  • Maintaining existing, and obtaining new, marketing authorisations in UK and Ireland for national, MRP, DCP and Centralised products in support of Takeda’s commercial activities and strategy, ensuring conformance to national and EU Drug Laws.
  • Ensuring that the necessary regulatory support is provided to local, regional, and global regulatory affairs functions and collaborate fully with other local and global functions including commercial teams.
  • Keeping up to date with regulatory legislation and guidelines in the UK, Ireland, and the EU.
  • Ensuring quality standards are consistently met and submissions are made according to the agreed deadline.
  • Prepare, compile and submit a range of regulatory applications for national, MRP and DCP products
  • Management of regulatory application approvals
  • Regulatory contact point for local, international, and global teams on UK/Irish regulatory matters
  • Support with periodic requests (e.g. tender support, HTA submissions, shortage notifications, unlicensed medicines requests, PSMF reviews) and ensure quality standards are consistently met and submissions are made according to the agreed deadline.
  • Provide launch readiness and other commercial project team support, as agreed with Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • In cooperation with the Regulatory Affairs Manager and Senior Regulatory Executives, review and update Regulatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they comply with UK and Irish regulatory legislation and with Global Quality principles, standards, policies and SOPs
  • keep up to date with regulatory legislation and guidelines in the UK, Ireland and the EU.
  • actively seek to minimize risks to the business, managing risks identified and alerting the Regulatory Affairs Manager

Your profile:

  • BSc in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in either regulatory affairs or a closely related discipline
  • Completion of TOPRA Basics of Regulatory Affairs Course is advantageous
  • Proven experience and relationship with UK or Ireland Regulatory Authorities
  • Experience of preparing and submitting regulatory applications (i.e. variations, renewals and other ad hoc activities as required)
  • Experience of writing and updating comprehensible, clear, product information documents, including development of labelling and leaflet texts
  • Keeping up to date with Pharmaceutical Regulations and intelligence and sharing accordingly
  • Experience of producing written pharmaceutical communications with clarity, accuracy, and rigor.
  • Knowledge of the Centralised procedure and experience of working within electronic regulatory tracking databases, electronic quality management systems and document management systems is beneficial
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
  • Excellent organizational, planning, time management skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Computer literate, including Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel
  • Effective communicator both written and verbal, strong interpersonal skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills

What you can look forward to with us:

  • Appreciative working atmosphere in an international and exciting working environment with a wide range of development opportunities
  • Independent work with the opportunity to play a part in shaping an innovative company
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and home office (only 40% in the office)

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world. Learn more at takedajobs.com.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equity and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner EUCAN | E-Mail: jennifer.kriedemann@takeda.com

Locations

GBR - Paddington

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?

  • Agile
  • Analytical
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Entrepreneurial
Believe in your own ability to do things you want to do. If you do that, things will happen.

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  • Takeda named Global Top Employer for seventh consecutive year. Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • About Takeda At Takeda, there is an unwavering commitment to putting patients first, and to creating a workplace that is underpinned by empowerment and focused on diversity, collaboration and steadfast values.
  • Europe & Canada Business Unit Takeda in Europe and Canada (EUCAN) is delivering leading innovations in oncology, gastroenterology and rare diseases to provide better health and a brighter future for patients.

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

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People


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