Lead Counsel, Foundational Therapeutics Platform Business Unit and Insights & Analytics

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks an experienced Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney for the Foundational Therapeutics Platform Business Unit (FTPBU) in Boston, MA. You will provide strategic legal guidance to franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, and analytics teams and serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory matters.

You will work with cross-functional teams across US and global platforms, shaping business strategies while ensuring compliance and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active US bar admission.
• Expertise in regulatory matters affecting pharmaceutical development and commercialization.
• Experience advising commercial, medical, and regulatory teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal guidance to franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, and sales teams.
• Represent Legal on US and global cross-functional product teams and coordinate with GLEC.
• Assess legal risk and translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable advice.
• Support development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products with ethical standards.
• Keep current with laws and enforcement trends affecting supported client areas.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Clear risk communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

US bar admission

Job description

Job Description

As Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney, Foundational Therapeutics Platform Business Unit (FTPBU), you will provide high-quality, practical legal guidance to Takeda’s Foundational Therapeutics Business Unit. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, sales, marketing, and cross‑functional teams, supporting both inline brands and pipeline assets. You will represent Legal on U.S. and global cross‑functional and integrated product teams, help shape business strategies, and coordinate legal support across relevant Global Legal Ethics & Compliance functions globally. The role requires sophisticated legal analysis, sound risk judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice that supports Takeda’s commitment to patients. You will work closely with colleagues across Commercial, Medical, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, DD&T, Procurement, and other functions to support the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products while promoting operational integrity and responsible business practices.

How You Will Contribute

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, and Insights & Analytics teams.
• Provide succinct, timely, and risk‑based legal advice that supports informed business decision‑making and the achievement of U.S. Business Unit and global objectives.
• Participate in U.S. and global integrated brand team reviews and other above‑brand forums, advising on commercial and medical strategies and helping teams identify, manage, and mitigate legal risk.
• Advise on the development and execution of business strategies, policies, operating models, and mitigation plans.
• Provide legal guidance to sales, marketing, medical, R&D, and other home‑office and field‑based personnel.
• Advise on laws and regulations governing the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct sophisticated legal analysis of complex and high‑risk issues, including assessment of potential enterprise risks and opportunities, escalation requirements, mitigation strategies, and resolution options.
• Work effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels to ensure that legal advice, business strategies, and mitigation plans are implemented in day‑to‑day operations.
• Coordinate legal support across relevant GLEC functions and collaborate with colleagues across Takeda’s global organization.
• Develop deep knowledge of Takeda’s business, supported portfolios, operating model, and stakeholders.
• Keep current with changes in laws, regulations, enforcement trends, and industry practices affecting supported client areas.
• Proactively improve ways of working and adopt innovative digital solutions that enhance efficiency and enable smarter resource allocation.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with Takeda’s values and commitment to patients.

Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. bar.
• In‑depth knowledge of legal and regulatory matters affecting the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or as in‑house counsel in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience and judgment advising commercial and medical functions, including experience in advertising and promotion, product approval, labeling, healthcare professional interactions, and patient programs.
• Ability to assess legal risk in the context of business needs, communicate risk clearly, and drive practical mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify practical legal solutions to complex, dynamic, and high‑risk challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and collaboratively in cross‑functional, cross‑geographical, and matrixed environments.
• Commitment to Takeda’s values, patient focus, inclusive culture, and standards of business integrity.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $192,400.00 - $302,390.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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