E&C Country Head, Takeda India & Sri Lanka

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The function partners closely with business leaders to support innovation, responsible decision-making, risk management, accountability and ethical behaviour. Reporting to the Cluster E&C Head, the Country E&C Head is accountable for translating Global, Area and Cluster E&C strategy into effective execution in India, in alignment with Takeda Values, Takedaism and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business (“PTRB”) principles. As a key member of the India Leadership Team and contributor to Cluster E&C leadership forums, the role acts as the senior E&C partner to country leadership, helping drive responsible growth, patient-focused decision-making, accountability and a strong speak-up culture. This is a country leadership role accountable for maintaining an effective E&C programme in India, including strategic business partnership, risk assessment, local governance, training, communications, monitoring, escalation, remediation follow-up and leadership of E&C resources, including the Senior Manager reporting role. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Lead and execute the Country E&C strategy for Takeda India in alignment with Global, Area and Cluster priorities. Act as strategic E&C partner to the India Leadership Team, embedding ethics, compliance, governance, risk management and organisational culture into key decisions. Oversee the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and escalation of ethics and compliance risks across India. Foster integrity, accountability, speak-up and ethical decision-making consistent with Takeda Values and PTRB. Lead, coach and develop local E&C resources, including the Senior Manager role, to ensure effective programme execution, clear ownership and timely escalation. SCOPE Leadership / People: Member of the India Leadership Team and contributor to Cluster E&C leadership forums, contributing to country strategy, governance, risk priorities and major business decisions. Leads the India E&C organisation, providing leadership, coaching, prioritisation and quality oversight to local E&C resources. Owns the effective design and execution of the India E&C programme, including local governance, risk assessment, controls, training, communications, monitoring and remediation. Ensures the reporting role operates with appropriate delegated responsibility while maintaining clear escalation expectations and overall country accountability. Geographic Scope: Local Operating Company / Country India ACCOUNTABILITIES Country E&C Strategy, Governance and Business Partnership Translate Global, Area and Cluster E&C strategy and priorities into a risk-based India E&C plan and lead its execution across the LOC.Advise the India Leadership Team on risk-based, ethical and accountable business decisions, ensuring appropriate governance input and escalation. Leadership of Local E&C ResourcesProvide leadership, coaching, prioritisation and quality oversight to local E&C resources, including the Senior Manager reporting role.Ensure delegated responsibilities are clear while preserving overall country accountability for governance, risk assessment, remediation and escalation. Country E&C Programme OwnershipChair the local Risk, Ethics & Compliance Committee (RECC) in accordance with the applicable governance framework, as applicable.Own India E&C programme execution, including local risk assessment, procedures and controls, training, communications, monitoring, issue resolution and remediation tracking. Risk Management and Decision SupportIdentify, assess and explain E&C risks across India, partnering with business owners to define proportionate mitigation plans and ensuring appropriate follow-through. Review and constructively challenge high-risk, material or novel local activities, including whether the activity is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and PTRB principles. Engage in the design and planning of high-risk activities to identify E&C risks early and support practical, risk-based decision-making and mitigation. Escalate material, systemic or unresolved risks through the appropriate local E&C governance forum and, where needed, to the Cluster E&C Head, including where mitigation is insufficient or timely management action is not achieved. Monitoring, Assurance, Investigations Support and RemediationOversee risk-based monitoring and audit / assurance activities in India, ensuring findings are owned, tracked and remediated effectively in partnership with accountable business owners. Provide E&C input into investigations and issue resolution, using trends and root-cause analysis to improve programme effectiveness. Culture, Capability and Continuous ImprovementPromote integrity, psychological safety, speak-up and ethical decision-making through leader engagement, training, communications and coaching. Build E&C capability within India, developing practical guidance, tools and ways of working, using data, feedback and lessons learned to improve programme impact. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical / Functional Expertise Strong understanding of E&C programmes, governance, pharmaceutical regulations and key compliance risk areas. Ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical business guidance and effective country-level controls. Leadership Country leader able to balance enterprise, Global, Area, Cluster and local priorities through influence, coaching and direct leadership. Courage to challenge constructively and champion ethical decision-making. Decision-Making & Judgment Exercises sound judgment in complex situations, balancing business objectives, risk management, applicable requirements and PTRB principles. Escalates material, systemic, novel or unresolved risks through the appropriate local E&C governance forum and, where needed, to the Cluster E&C Head. Collaboration & Influence Trusted advisor to country senior leaders and effective cross-functional partner, able to influence outcomes and challenge decisions with credibility. Strong communicator able to influence outcomes across local business and functional stakeholders and contribute India insights to Cluster, Area and Global stakeholders as appropriate. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Uses data, insights, technology and lessons learned to strengthen programme effectiveness and support simplification. Provide timely India insights to the Cluster E&C Head to inform Cluster and Area strategy, risk prioritisation, capability planning and Global / IBU engagement. Drives simplification, efficiency and continuous improvement. EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred. Significant E&C, risk management and/or legal experience within a healthcare, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry. Proven leadership experience, including partnering with senior leaders and leading teams directly or through influence in a complex local market or matrixed environment. Experience designing, implementing and overseeing local E&C programmes, governance, controls, training, monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement activities. Behavioural Competencies Role model for Takeda Values, Takedaism and PTRB principles. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment and constructive challenge. Collaborative, pragmatic, accountable and resilient, with the maturity to manage ambiguity, prioritise competing matters and operate effectively with senior stakeholders. Skills Strategic business partnering, senior stakeholder influence and executive-level advisory skills. Risk assessment, decision-making and problem-solving. Communication, coaching, facilitation and change leadership. Data-driven and digitally enabled approach to compliance and governance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Travel may be required for local business meetings, governance activities, training, monitoring or regional E&C events, including occasional overnight or international trips. Locations Mumbai, India Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time