Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company • Cambridge, MA

318d • $149,100 - $234,300 • Remote

About The Position

Join Takeda as Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies at the associate director level. In this role, you'll offer legal support and serve as a business partner by proactively advising and giving legal guidance to Takeda's Global Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit (PDT BU), primarily focusing on the US BioLife Plasma Services (BioLife) organization and PDT Research & Development (R D). Additionally, the Counsel will apply a proactive, collaborative, and leadership mindset and approach to partnering with internal stakeholders and with external partners to advance the goals of the PDT BU and broader Takeda, through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in that order. As part of the General Counsel Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) team, you will report to Lead Counsel, US BioLife and PDT R D.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a reputed law firm.
• Life sciences (R D, regulatory, commercial), litigation, and privacy experience preferred.
• Possess high level of commitment to Takeda's values and strong strategic and proactive acumen, collegiality, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• Law degree and be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• Independently manage complex issues, simplify abstract problems, and drive global change management, in partnership with other functions.
• Embrace a global, values-driven perspective, demonstrate agility in leadership, and foster diversity.
• Be proficient in dispute and litigation management and regulatory analysis.
• Provide decisive, independent, and pragmatic counsel on risk, incorporating diverse stakeholder input.
• Engage effectively with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Regularly work onsite and attend relevant meetings in person to optimize engagement and influence with clients and colleagues.
• Possess intellectual curiosity and exceptional skills in verbal and written communication, teamwork, presentation, creative problem-solving.
• Learn quickly and be highly self-motivated, with an eagerness to gain an in-depth understanding of the complex PDT BU and the larger organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and advise the PDT BU on all matters, with dedicated focus on US BioLife and PDT R D.
• Establish competence, demonstrate executive presence, and exercise influence to become not just a legal advisor, but a legal counselor and where necessary, leader on legal issues with business impact.
• Provide advice and leadership for legal issues confronted by a highly regulated industry with a large consumer base with employees in almost 40 states.
• Serve as legal advisor on Global Program Teams led by PDT R D and advise on strategic PDT R D initiatives.
• Evaluate risks and offer strategic guidance and training, both formally and informally, to key internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with Takeda's values-based mission and compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and ethics.
• Manage disputes and litigation.
• Implement, and contribute to the implementation of, risk mitigation processes.
• Provide contractual support, collaborating with business partners and dedicated contracts attorneys to ensure agility and that strategic priorities are achieved.
• Review external and internal communications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree