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

Takeda•Boston, MA

About The Position

As Lead Counsel for Takeda’s Foundational Therapeutics Platform Business Unit (FTPBU), you will provide high-quality, practical legal guidance to the business. You will serve as a trusted advisor to franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, sales, marketing, and Insights & Analytics 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 calls for sophisticated legal analysis, sound risk judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice. You will work with colleagues across Commercial, Medical, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, DD&T, Procurement, and other functions to support pharmaceutical product development and commercialization while promoting operational integrity and responsible business practices.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant franchise, product, lifecycle, commercial, medical, and Insights & Analytics teams.
Provide succinct, timely, risk-based legal advice to support informed 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 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 enterprise risks and opportunities, escalation requirements, mitigation strategies, and resolution options.
Work at strategic and tactical levels to ensure 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.
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.