Takeda Hiring Pharmacy Graduates for Pharmacovigilance Role – Apply Now
A rare chance has emerged at Takeda for experienced professionals in the field of pharmacovigilance. The organization is seeking a Medical Director for Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This full-time Takeda pharmacovigilance job offers an opportunity to lead global patient safety initiatives and make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
About The Company
Takeda is a global pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients through innovative medicines. With a focus on research and development, Takeda operates in various therapeutic areas and is dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions. Takeda has its headquarters in Japan and a presence in numerous countries, including India. In India, it plays a vital role in the healthcare landscape. Takeda careers offer diverse opportunities for professionals to grow and make a difference.
- Job ID: R0187294
- Category: Drug Safety
- Subcategory: Research & Development
- Business Unit: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full time
Work arrangement: Remote in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. Flexibility to support US Eastern Time zone activities may be required occasionally to enable effective global collaboration and urgent regulatory responses.
Job Description
Objective:
Provide strategic and medical leadership for global patient safety across assigned products within the MPMD portfolio. Act as the Global Safety Lead (GSL). Lead end-to-end safety strategy and benefit-risk evaluation. Deliver high-quality, regulator-ready safety outputs that support development and lifecycle management within this Takeda pharmacovigilance job.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Global Safety Lead (GSL) and the Company-wide patient-safety subject matter expert for assigned pharmaceutical, biological and drug-device combination products. Take accountability for defining and executing the safety strategy. Deliver major safety outputs across the product lifecycle.
- Lead the PSPV Global Safety Team (GST) and Safety Management Team (SMT). Additionally, align safety priorities and drive timely decisions and clear accountability across functions.
- Represent the cross-functional program team as an expert in product safety profiles and risk mitigation. Engage internal groups, such as the Takeda Safety Board, and external bodies, such as the Independent Data Monitoring Committee and regulatory agencies.
- Manage cross-functional benefit-risk assessments. Ensure internal and external stakeholders receive consistent, accurate and timely safety information.
- Provide proactive, science-based guidance on emerging safety issues and risk-minimization strategies. Additionally, identify and mitigate potential risks early.
Takeda Pharmacovigilance Job Eligibility Criteria
- M.D. or D.O. or internationally recognized equivalent, with relevant clinical experience following post-graduate training and appropriate grounding and knowledge of general medicine, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Board certification and licensure preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance, including ≥3 years in post-marketing safety, with demonstrated expertise in aggregate reporting, safety surveillance, signal management, safety labeling, benefit-risk assessment, and risk management.
- Knowledge and understanding of national and international PV and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA, ICH guidelines).
- Strong scientific judgment and ability to make decisions in the context of uncertainty and incomplete data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively engage cross-functional stakeholders and operate in high-visibility, high-stakes governance environments.
This Takeda pharmacovigilance job opportunity for a Medical Director in Bengaluru is ideal for qualified candidates seeking to make a significant impact in patient safety and pharmacovigilance. Interested individuals can explore Takeda careers and apply before the deadline to contribute to improved healthcare outcomes.
