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Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, Global HR Focus

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Takeda

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in compliance/legal in pharma, strategic partnership experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and effective project management abilities.
  • You will partner with leadership to embed values and ethics, enhance compliance training, oversee E&C programs, manage risks, conduct investigations, and ensure alignment with regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required. A post-graduate degree, law degree, healthcare compliance certification, or education in relevant functions is preferred.
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) of relevant experience in compliance, ethics, legal, or a closely related function within a corporate environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and best practices, especially those relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Demonstrated experience as a strategic partner and advisor in a complex organizational structure, ideally within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven track record in leading and implementing comprehensive compliance programs, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing senior leadership.
  • Experience in driving cultural change and excellence programs to foster a values-based organizational culture.
  • Experience conducting and facilitating investigations, developing and implementing corrective actions, and conducting compliance monitoring programs.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
  • Learning agility, curiosity mindset, proactive, and self-motivated & effective in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Capable of working with abstract ideas and complex, ambiguous situations across various business units and functions & applying pragmatic solutions.
  • Strategic thinker who maintains focus on operational details and contributes to broader ethics and compliance initiatives.
  • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment, maintaining focus and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated strong project and program management skills in leading cross-functional projects and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects or initiatives with competing priorities.
  • Skilled at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner to corporate function leadership to champion and embed Takeda values and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business decision making framework to foster a values-based culture.
  • Work closely with Talent Management teams to build ethical capabilities and catalyze a values-based culture across Takeda.
  • Partner with HR teams to strengthen ethical organization by design by embedding our values seamlessly throughout our employee journey so that our people understand them and apply them in their day-to-day activities.
  • Implement and oversee fit-for-purpose E&C programs across designated corporate functions to ensure alignment with global E&C strategy and compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and external regulations.
  • Assess ethics and compliance issues, trends, and regulatory updates regularly to identify vulnerability, inform risk management strategies, and update practices as needed.
  • Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to establish governance and implement ethics & Compliance controls to proactively manage identified risks.
  • Conduct and facilitate investigation cases in collaboration with the Global Investigations Team, developing strategies for corrective actions, root cause analysis, and remediation.
  • Develop and deliver effective compliance training programs to employees, enhancing awareness and understanding of ethical standards and legal obligations.
  • Assist in the monitoring and continuous improvement of the effectiveness of compliance programs.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant regulations and ensure all compliance materials reflect current legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic Advisor to Corporate Function leadership on key decisions by providing guidance on ethical dilemmas and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with GEC teams, HR People Advisory Group and HR DD&T teams on strategic GEC-HR collaboration programs to ensure consistency (such as Conflicts of Interest management, Investigations Reporting, etc.).
  • Manage and resolve compliance issues and incidents and provide pragmatic advice on compliance requirements and ethical issues to all levels of staff within the corporate functions.
  • Drive understanding of overall Corporate Function strategy and operations for efficient E&C support.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure that compliance tools, policies, and procedures are fully integrated.
  • Partner with Digital Ethics & Compliance by Design team to embed compliance into data, digital platforms, and systems from conceptualization to the entire life cycle of the data and digital products.
  • Provide input into global E&C Policies/SOPs, initiatives, or programs as relevant and interface with other E&C teams for support.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Ethics & Compliance Business Partner role?

The primary focus is to maintain a values-based ethical culture and compliance standards across corporate functions, ensuring alignment with global Ethics & Compliance strategy, internal policies, ethical standards, and external regulatory requirements.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Cambridge, MA.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree is required, while a post-graduate degree, law degree, healthcare compliance certification, or relevant education is preferred. Additionally, extensive experience (10+ years) in compliance, ethics, legal, or a closely related function is required.

Is experience in the pharmaceutical industry necessary for this role?

Yes, a demonstrated experience as a strategic partner and advisor within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is ideal.

What type of compensation can employees expect?

The U.S. base salary range for this position is between $169,400.00 and $266,200.00, depending on various factors including qualifications, experience, and skills.

Will the successful candidate be required to conduct investigations?

Yes, the successful candidate will conduct and facilitate investigation cases in collaboration with the Global Investigations Team.

Are there employee benefits included with this position?

Yes, U.S. based employees may be eligible for various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for this position?

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with learning agility, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are important qualities for candidates.

Does Takeda provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to various characteristics protected by law.

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Takeda

Better Health, Brighter Future

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We strive to transform lives. While the science we advance is constantly evolving, our core purpose is enduring. For more than two centuries, our values have guided us to do what’s right for patients and for society. We know that changing lives requires us to do things differently. We start by listening to and addressing what really matters to patients, the people who love them, and those in the healthcare system who provide care. And that’s what inspires us all to be bold, push boundaries and set new standards that open up greater opportunities.