Job Description

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About the role:

You\'ll provide strategic advice on new initiatives and programs, while applying your understanding of our business and the relevant legal and regulatory framework in the context of Takeda\xe2\x80\x99s values-driven mission to provide thoughtful and solution-oriented legal advice. You will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia to review promotional and medical materials, advise on new programs, negotiate and advise on agreements, and support innovative projects. Join Takeda as a Lead Counsel, Vaccine Business Unit where you will be an important partner and provide high quality legal support to Takeda\xe2\x80\x99s Global Vaccine Business Unit (VBU), a fully vertically integrated organization, which is subject to numerous regulations and standards. As part of the Global General Counsel team, you will report to the Head Counsel, Vaccines.

How you will contribute:

Support a broad array of clients; e.g., VBU Commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing & Supply, Quality, Communications, Regulatory, Data Digital & Technology and Market Access

Lead teams of internal and external lawyers and other partners on a variety of projects

Provide advice to support a complex, global and matrixed organization

Collaborate with IP, Compliance, Privacy, Procurement, Finance, and other internal groups to ensure integrated values-based counseling

Analyze legal and commercial risks and advise main company partners on managing such risks in light of Takeda\xe2\x80\x99s values-based mission and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical codes

Provide contractual support to clients, through contract negotiation and advice; e.g., support of BD, manufacturing, supply, collaboration and license arrangements

Review internal and external materials developed by the Marketing, Communications, Investor Relations, and Public Affairs teams

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in the U.S. or Switzerland/EU

7-10+ years of professional experience with at least some experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical industry, or at a law firm representing pharmaceutical or biotech clients

Broad knowledge of healthcare law, including advertising and promotion, anti-kickback and bribery laws, regulatory policy, life science transactions, and healthcare compliance standards

Experience in supporting vaccines

Some travel will be required

Based in Boston or Zurich (with hybrid role)

What Takeda can offer you:

Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

Family Planning Support

Flexible Ways of Working

Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda\'s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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

Boston, MA

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Takeda