Associate Director

Associate Director

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Job Description

At Takeda, we always put patients at the centre and drive innovation to enrich their lives. We are also working to provide each employee with opportunities for growth according to their abilities and enthusiasm. Would you like to contribute to people’s lives worldwide and aim for further growth and success with us? Takeda is a global company with approximately 60,000 employees working in more than 54 countries and regions. All employees are committed to improving people’s lives worldwide and embody Takeda-ism (Integrity: Fairness, Honesty, Persistence) in their daily work. Our 238-year tradition unites us as an R&D-based pharmaceutical company, and our mission is to contribute to human health and the future of medicine through the creation of superior medicines.

Business content: Lead and manage related functions as an objective/PURPOSE /specialist.

• Encourage group/department-wide collaboration to solve problems proactively and continuously improve processes.
• Develop members to activate teamwork and promote an open culture. Lead ACCOUNTABILITIES /PQR creation and PQR review. –
• Responsible for conducting and hosting Site Quality Council and Management Reviews, including analyzing/discussing KPIs, taking minutes, and tracking action items to completion.
• Manage the product complaints process, coordinating complaint escalation, product hold, and on-site corrective action.
• Fulfil accountability as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the area of ​​responsibility to health authorities, including audits and domestic and international stakeholders.
• Lead self-inspection activities to reduce quality risks. Lead quality risk management activities, including risk register management to mitigate risk.
• Lead and timely complete quality tasks in the area you are in charge of. Manage KPI progress through performance dialogues.
• Seek new ways to improve and streamline current businesses, systems, and processes.
• Identify, manage and, where necessary, lead multiple process/product improvement projects to achieve quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Consider priorities, action plans, expected roles, and schedules, lead and involve team members, and increase team members’ motivation and commitment.
• Develop and support leaders and members who will lead the next generation that requires multiple skills.
• Support/involve/lead the identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement (AGILE activities)

Requirements

Required Skills

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS: High school diploma or higher. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, biology, or a related field is preferred.・Knowledge for regulations and laws applicable to pharmaceuticals, such as FDA CFR, ICH, GMP, and guidelines.・Leadership, people management/competence・Business level English skills preferred (both oral and written)

Job Location

• Yamaguchi Prefecture

Average Salary: ¥10,000,000