Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney, Oncology Business Unit

Takeda; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney in its Oncology Business Unit to guide commercial and pipeline pharmaceutical assets. The role focuses on ensuring legal compliance across brand materials and commercial activities in the US and globally.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, bar admission, 5+ years in pharma or device industry law, and strong analytical and collaborative skills. The position is hybrid, based in Boston, MA, with interaction across Ethics, Regulatory, and Medical teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar membership.
• Expertise in laws impacting pharma commercialization and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on US and global laws including FDA regulations, anti-kickback, false claims, transparency, HIPAA, and privacy.
• Review brand materials for compliance and accuracy.
• Support compliance across marketing, sales, access, and medical functions.
• Negotiate complex vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with Ethics, Regulatory, and Medical teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Role

Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney in Takeda's Oncology Business Unit, providing legal guidance on commercial and pipeline pharmaceutical assets.

Responsibilities

• advise on US and global laws (FDA regulations, anti-kickback, false claims, transparency, HIPAA, privacy)
• review brand materials
• support compliance in marketing, sales, access, and medical functions
• negotiate complex vendor agreements
• collaborate across functions including Ethics, Regulatory, Medical
• develop risk mitigation strategies for commercial activities
• ensure legal adherence in interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, and advocacy groups
• and proactively improve legal workflows

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school, bar membership, 5+ years in pharmaceutical or device industry law or law firm experience
• expertise in laws impacting pharma commercialization, including Anti-kickback Statute, FCA, FDCA, Medicaid, IRA, ACA
• strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills
• high emotional intelligence

High-value specifics

• focus on oncology products
• US and international regulatory compliance
• support of commercial and medical strategy
• hybrid work setup in Boston, MA

Travel not specified.