Regulatory Affairs Lead and Scientific Office Manager - Egypt

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Legal, Operations
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Posted on Apr 14, 2025
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Regulatory Affairs Lead and Scientific Office Manager - Egypt

Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0149279 Date posted 04/11/2025 Location Cairo, Cairo Governorate

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Job Description

Job Title:Regulatory Affairs Lead and Scientific Office Manager - Egypt


Location: Egypt

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • In collaboration with global/regional/area Regulatory strategy; provide regulatory strategies to the responsible functional groups and regulatory management.

  • Primarily responsible as a leader to ensure the appropriate licensing, marketing, and compliance of the registration files and to provide regulatory assessment for any foreseen change impacting Takeda licensed products.

  • Ensure market applications, variations, renewals, post approval reporting obligations and product life cycle management submissions are timeously executed.

  • Collaborate with Cross functional teams in developing strategic plans to manage the new products launches and accelerate Patients' access as needed.

  • Provide guidance and advice on regulatory environments and provide impact assessment of new and changing regulations/requirements in Egypt.

  • Ensure compliance of regulatory activities in Egypt consistent with Country Legislations and Takeda’s internal protocols and procedures.

  • Build capabilities, ensuring development of regulatory team through regular coaching, mentoring and team's IDPs.

  • Prepare (as required) and review meeting materials and chair/attend meetings with regulatory agencies and participate in agency inspections as required.

  • Support Egypt General Manager in specific legal projects, Inspections and variations related to Scientific office and act as responsible pharmacist for medical samples warehouse.

  • Member of Egypt leadership team, Participate and support in all topics and discussions raised in alignment with the approved governance.

  • Plan Regulatory Budgets and ensure OPEX spending in alignment with approved MRP.

  • Ensure Takeda' Media and Marketing Materials are in compliance with the local regulation and all local product information used locally are up to date.

  • Perform Quarter review for List of Products annexed to the Pharmacovigilance Master file and update the Regulatory information management databases as needed.

  • Handling EDA inspections on Takeda scientific office and ensure compliance with Local regulations.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Reputable university.

  • MBA and/or post graduate education in health care administration or health economics is an advantage.

  • 7-10 years regulatory experience in medium to large reputable organization. Experience in registrations of biotech product will be an advantage.

  • Excellent working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations as they relate to the region of responsibility.

  • Working experience within Egypt, relevant knowledge of international regions is an advantage.

Core competencies

  • Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking to find innovative ways to serve patients, and build trust, reputation, and business.

  • Creates the environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward.

  • Focuses on the few priorities that matter most and delivers superior results.

  • Elevates the capabilities of the organization for now and the future.

  • Effective communication skills to present effectively, both verbally and in writing, scientific and strategic concepts.

Business skills and knowledge

  • Communication (verbal and written) skills.

  • Solid knowledge of Regulatory process and requirements.

  • Good knowledge and understanding of the current pharmaceutical industry and Takeda’s commercial business.

  • Excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal and relationship building skills.


More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.


Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Egypt

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Our culture and shared values make us like a family here at Takeda. It doesn't feel like work when you're doing something you love with people you love, and when your outcome is really fantastic.

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

The heart of our work

Shining a light on new perspectives

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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