Digital Ethics and Compliance Corporate Functions Lead

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Forge Your Path

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people, and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe, and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Join us in our office location in Zürich, Switzerland or Boston, USA and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, blending the best of both worlds; office collaboration and the comfort of working at home.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Digital Ethics & Compliance (DE&C) is part of E&C organization and focuses on what the organization needs by ensuring:

• Ethical behaviour plays a fundamental role in risk mitigation.
• Being a forward-thinking leader in risk identification and mitigation
• Building a modern function supporting achievement of Takeda’s Vision

E&C commits to:

• Act as role model for Takeda's values, ethics and values-based decision making, fostering this mindset in clients, partners, and team.
• Enable the organization to take decisions which are ethical and in line with our priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business
• Collaborate across all E&C teams and partner with GD&T stakeholders to embed ethics and compliance as part of the way everyone works at Takeda.

DE&C Team addresses digital, data and compliance risks by:

• Providing a RE&C framework, SOP and other tools that supports GD&T organization to incorporate Ethics and Privacy by Design in their Data and Technology programs and platforms.
• Deploying the Global E&C Programs towards strengthening Takeda Ethical culture, Risk Management and Regulatory compliance.
• Acting as a E&C authority, trusted partner, and collaborator to ensure all digital operations are compliant and ethical, while also leveraging the latest technologies to drive innovation and growth.
• Works with BU/BFs and GD&T to ensure that data and digital technologies are embedding ethics and compliance in the design on the products and platforms.

As a Digital Ethics and Compliance Corporate Functions Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the ethical and compliant use of digital technologies within the organization's various corporate departments, including human resources, finance, communications, and public affairs.

This global position involves implementing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidelines related to digital ethics and compliance, with a focus on data privacy, AI ethics, and regulatory adherence.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Digital Ethics and Compliance Corporate Functions Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the ethical and compliant use of digital technologies within the organization's various corporate departments, including human resources, finance, communications, and public affairs.

This global position involves implementing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidelines related to digital ethics and compliance, with a focus on data privacy, AI ethics, and regulatory adherence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Policy Implementation

• Develop and implement digital ethics and compliance policies, standards, and guidelines tailored to corporate functions, ensuring alignment with global objectives.

Advisory Role

• Provide expert advice and guidance on digital ethics and compliance matters, particularly concerning data privacy and AI ethics, to corporate functions. Act as a resource for teams facing ethical dilemmas or compliance challenges.

Controls Implementation

• Support the integration of data privacy controls, AI ethics controls, and data/information retention controls within corporate functions.
• Ensure that these controls align with relevant laws and regulations.

Risk Management

• Monitor and assess digital ethics and compliance risks and opportunities within corporate functions.
• Regularly report on performance and progress to relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, legal, audit, regulators, customers, and civil society.
• Foster a culture of digital ethics and compliance through open communication and cooperation.

Best Practices Promotion

• Identify, promote, and implement best practices and innovative solutions for digital ethics and compliance within corporate functions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (law, ethics, compliance, digital technology, or business administration).
• Minimum of five years of experience in digital ethics and compliance or a related field, preferably within a corporate function or multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of digital ethics and compliance principles, frameworks, and standards, with a focus on their application to corporate functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, capable of working independently and as part of a global team.
• Experience with the implementation of data privacy by design and AI ethics by design principles.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

No investment we make pays greater dividends thank taking good care of our people. We offer you:

• A meaningful career, grounded in our values.
• Continuous professional growth and global careers.
• A diverse and inclusive network of colleagues.
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working.
• A collaborative culture encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and agile thinking.
• A comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Please note that the compensation package and benefits differ based on the hiring location. For more details, kindly reach out to the Talent Acquisition Partner.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Takeda, the commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is a personal one. Our team is one that spans over 80 different countries, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. These diverse perspectives reflect the perspectives of the patients who rely on the treatments we develop.

That’s why we aim to build a more inclusive and equitable environment. In doing so, everyone within

Takeda can collaborate in a space free of fear or judgment. This is a culture where all are free to speak up. Where each employee can contribute and grow as an individual while feeling a sense of belonging at Takeda.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via our online tool.