Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies
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. 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. 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. 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 Apply tot his job