Legal Counsel, GI2 Therapy Area, Strategy and Portfolio Development

Takeda; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lexington, MA seeks a Senior Director, Legal Counsel for GI2 Therapy Area, Strategy and Portfolio Development to lead legal risk management and provide expert counsel across U.S. and global teams.

You will support product commercialization, lifecycle management, and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role partners with Commercial, R&D, Strategy and other functions to deliver high-quality, solution-oriented advice and

Qualifications

• Holds active State Bar Membership and is authorized to practice law.
• 5+ years in-house counsel in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred.
• 5+ years in law practice (firm, solo, government or regulatory agency) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to pharma, including pricing, privacy, anti-bribery, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on business strategy and risk assessment.
• Ability to translate complex legal analysis into pragmatic business guidance in the U.S. and globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, solution-oriented legal support for US and Global Commercial, R&D, Strategy, and other functions.
• Support product commercialization and lifecycle management strategies.
• Help drive cross-functional and cross-product strategic alignment with legal counsel.
• Conduct comprehensive legal analyses on high-risk issues and mitigate risk.
• Provide legal support across Takeda’s brands, assets and functions as needed.

Skills

State Bar Membership

In-house counsel

Pharma industry

Cross-functional leadership

Legal risk management

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Legal Counsel, GI2 Therapy Area, Strategy and Portfolio Development role is a Senior Director level position reporting to the Head Counsel, GI Business Unit. This role is responsible for providing expert legal advice, interpreting laws and regulations, and leading legal risk management efforts to support Takeda’s business objectives and patient-focused mission. The position partners with U.S. and global Commercial, Research & Development, Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, solution-oriented legal counsel, support product commercialization and lifecycle management strategies, and help drive cross-functional and cross-product initiatives. The role ensures business strategies align with legal and regulatory requirements, conducts comprehensive legal analyses on complex and high-risk matters, and provides legal support across Takeda’s brands, assets, and functions as needed.

How you will contribute:

• Provide high-quality and solution-oriented legal support for US and Global Commercial, Research and Development, Strategic and other functions.
• Supportproduct commercialization and lifecycle management strategies.
• Help supportcross-functional and cross product strategy and ensures the strategy is consistent with legal counsel.
• Conducts and ensures comprehensive legal analysis on complex and high-risk issues.
• Provides legal support across Company brands, assets and functions, as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Holds active State Bar Membership and is authorized to practice law.
• 5+ years of experience working as in-house counsel in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry and supporting marketed products preferred.
• 5+ years of experience of law practice (e.g., in a law firm, solo law practice, Government or Regulatory Agency) preferred.
• Significant expertise in areas of laws and regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including regulations relating to all aspects of early, late stage and marketed pharmaceutical products, collaboration and business partner management, contract negotiation and interpretation, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-kickback law and guidance; pricing and access and privacy.
• Experience leading, advising and building consensus on cross functional teams responsible forbusiness and strategic planning.
• Experience translating complex legal analysis and risk mitigation into pragmatic and solution-oriented business strategy in the U.S. and globally.Experience counseling Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing teams.
• Experience guiding organizational adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advocacy for high ethical standards, conduct and patients.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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Location

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$229,600.00 - $360,800.00

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EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.