Director, Innovation, Global Regulatory Information Data & Systems Boston, MA Category: Regulatory Affairs

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Job Description Objective / Purpose: The Director, Innovation leads the GRIDS Innovation Program, establishing and operationalizing a structured framework to capture, assess, prioritize, and deliver innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across Global Regulatory Affairs. This role ensures that innovation is managed as a disciplined capability, enabling both rapid improvements and strategic system advancements aligned with GRA and Digital strategy. The position drives transparency, governance, and value realization across the innovation lifecycle, strengthening organizational capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Accountabilities: · Lead and govern the end-to-end innovation lifecycle, including idea intake, assessment, prioritization, routing, and implementation · Establish and operationalize standardized intake channels and governance structures for innovation management · Ensure systematic capture of ideas from regulatory teams, audits, inspections, and external inputs · Facilitate cross-functional prioritization governance, ensuring alignment to value, complexity, and strategic objectives · Define and govern delivery pathways (e.g., system roadmap, rapid implementation, interim solutions) · Monitor implementation progress and ensure alignment with delivery teams and organizational priorities · Define and track KPIs to measure innovation outcomes, including efficiency, quality, and risk reduction · Deliver transparent reporting to GRA and Digital leadership on pipeline health and performance · Drive adoption of innovation processes and reinforce innovation behaviors across the organization · Promote recognition and engagement to strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Operations, or Regulatory Technology/Data Experience establishing or leading innovation or governance frameworks in GxP environments Technical Competencies Strong understanding of regulatory systems and data (RIM, submissions, IDMP, etc.) Experience with governance, prioritization, and portfolio management frameworks Knowledge of regulatory compliance considerations (GxP vs. non-GxP) Ability to align innovation initiatives to strategic and operational priorities Behavioral & Leadership Competencies Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influence Ability to lead cross-functional governance forums and decision-making processes Data-driven mindset with focus on measurable outcomes and value realization Ability to balance structure and agility in innovation delivery Strong communication and storytelling capabilities for senior audiences Proven ability to drive cultural and behavioral change 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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00 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. For information about our benefits, please click here . 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