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

Takeda•Boston, MA

4d•$192,400 - $302,390

About The Position

As Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney, for Takeda’s Foundational Therapeutics Platform Business Unit (FTPBU), you will provide practical legal guidance to the business and act as a trusted advisor to franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams. The role supports both marketed 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. You will analyze complex legal and regulatory matters, exercise sound risk judgment, and translate requirements into actionable advice that supports Takeda’s commitment to patients. The position works closely with Commercial, Medical, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, DD&T, Procurement, and other functions in support of pharmaceutical product development and commercialization, while promoting operational integrity and responsible business practices.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to at least one U.S. bar.
In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory matters affecting development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
At least 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 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, including the ability to identify practical legal solutions to complex, dynamic, and high-risk challenges.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, and Insights & Analytics teams.
Provide timely, succinct, risk-based legal advice to support business decisions and 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 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 pharmaceutical product development and commercialization.
Analyze complex, high-risk issues, including enterprise risks and opportunities, escalation requirements, mitigation strategies, and resolution options.
Work at strategic and tactical levels to support implementation of legal advice, business strategies, and mitigation plans 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.
Improve ways of working and adopt innovative digital solutions to enhance efficiency and enable smarter resource allocation.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with Takeda’s values and commitment to patients.