Head of Ethics and Compliance Operations and Enablement

About the Role:

The Head of Ethics & Compliance Operations & Enablement serves as the chief operating leader for Takeda's Ethics & Compliance function. As a member of the Global Ethics & Compliance Leadership Team, this leader is responsible for the governance, capabilities, technology, operational excellence, and infrastructure that enable a modern, high-performing Ethics & Compliance organization.

How you will contribute:

• Partner with Ethics & Compliance leaders and enterprise stakeholders to strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and scalability of the global Ethics & Compliance program.
• Advise leadership on program governance, operational priorities, resource planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build trusted partnerships across Legal, HR, DDT, Finance, Procurement, Communications, and other enterprise functions to deliver integrated, business-focused solutions.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and service-oriented leadership across the Ethics & Compliance organization.
• Lead the strategy, governance, and day-to-day operation of the Ethics & Compliance operating model.
• Own the enterprise Ethics & Compliance governance framework, including annual planning, strategic priorities, leadership cadence, program governance, and the operating roadmap.
• Lead the development and management of the Code of Conduct, policies, standards, procedures, and related governance processes.
• Oversee Ethics & Compliance learning, communications, certifications, and knowledge management to strengthen awareness, capability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead enterprise operational programs, including conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, transparency operations, and other core Ethics & Compliance processes.
• Establish and manage operational metrics, performance indicators, executive dashboards, and reporting that measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of the Ethics & Compliance function.
• Standardize processes, governance, and operating practices to create a consistent, scalable global Ethics & Compliance organization.
• Lead the Ethics & Compliance technology strategy, including digital tools, workflow optimization, automation, AI enablement, and technology adoption.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve the experience of both business partners and Ethics & Compliance professionals.
• Partner with Privacy, Compliance Risk & Assurance, Digital, and other enterprise functions to ensure technology solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Continuously modernize the operating model by leveraging technology, analytics, and emerging capabilities to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as an active member of the Global Ethics & Compliance Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across all Ethics & Compliance functions to ensure consistent program execution, shared priorities, and clear accountability.
• Strengthen collaboration across business units and regions while promoting standardization where appropriate and flexibility where needed.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team recognized for operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and execution.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture grounded in accountability, curiosity, continuous learning, and service.
• Develop organizational capabilities that enable the Ethics & Compliance function to evolve and scale with the needs of the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD, Master’s, or equivalent).
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience building and leading operational, governance, program management, or enterprise transformation functions within complex, global, highly regulated organizations.
• Extensive in-house leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including support of commercial organizations and cross-functional partnership to develop scalable enterprise capabilities.
• Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise operating models, governance frameworks, and management systems that enhance organizational effectiveness, accountability, and execution.
• Experience leading Ethics & Compliance operations, governance, learning, communications, technology enablement, or related enterprise functions within a global pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization.
• Strong understanding of commercial pharmaceutical operations and the operational requirements of business-facing Ethics & Compliance organizations.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and capability-building initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, analytics, workflow technologies, and digital tools to improve business processes, decision-making, and organizational performance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align operational priorities, risk management, and governance activities to enterprise strategy and business objectives.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and build trusted partnerships across functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams, cultivating future leaders, and navigating organizational change.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, planning, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.