Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal (Senior Director) to provide strategic legal guidance across Takeda's U.S. operations.

The role emphasizes federal and state healthcare programs, reimbursement policies, and regulatory developments. You will advise the U.S. Public Affairs team, assess enterprise risks, and represent Takeda in trade association committees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a JD and be admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a law firm and in-house counsel roles in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
• Deep expertise in U.S. healthcare policy and government reimbursement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance across U.S. operations.
• Focus on federal and state healthcare programs and reimbursement policies.
• Advise the U.S. Public Affairs group and assess enterprise risks.
• Represent Takeda in trade association legal committees.

Skills

Healthcare policy

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Legal leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Job description

Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

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Organising Institution / Firm

Takeda

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Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and bar membership; Minimum 10+ years of experience in a law firm and as in-house counsel in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Takeda
Description: Takeda is hiring a Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal (Senior Director) to deliver strategic legal guidance across its U.S. business operations. The role focuses on federal and state healthcare programs, reimbursement policies, and the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. Key responsibilities include advising the U.S. Public Affairs organization, assessing enterprise risks, and representing Takeda in trade association legal committees.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and be admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction. Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of experience combined between a law firm and in-house counsel roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, with deep expertise in U.S. healthcare policy and government reimbursement frameworks.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified