Description:
About the role:Join A Research-Based Global Company as a Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit where you will work closely with business leaders and external partners to achieve PDT's goals while proactively identifying emerging risk and opportunity areas. You will support Global PDT with a focus on R&D and our US BioLife Plasma Services operations. As part of the Legal Counsel team, you will report to Lead Counsel for US BioLife and PDT R&D.
How you will contribute:
- Advise on a diverse range of strategic PDT initiatives.
- Counsel US BioLife operating in 37 states on a variety of legal issues confronted by a highly regulated industry that is open to the public. Additionally, partner with EU BioLife colleagues when needed
- Provide management of litigation and disputes, in cooperation with Takeda's Litigation department, outside counsel, and other partners.
- Review materials developed by the Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Investor Relations, and Public Affairs teams.
- Support PDT R&D in product development and launch preparation.
- Provide contractual support to clients, in collaboration with global Contract lawyers.
- Collaborate with key functions, e.g. Compliance, Privacy, Business Development, IP to provide integrated business counseling.
Capabilities:
- Provide decisive counsel while incorporating diverse stakeholder input and serving as a strong strategic partner to the business.
- Engage effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.
- Proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks and opportunities.
- Manage complex issues, simplify abstract problems, and drive global change management.
- Possess a willingness to learn about all areas of law, particularly the plasma industry.
- Embrace a global, values-driven perspective, demonstrate agility in leadership, and foster diversity and inclusion with a mindset of continual learning and improvement.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Law degree and qualified to practice and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a highly regarded law firm and/or an in-house pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. Those with litigation, commercial, regulatory, and/or privacy backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Have familiarity with general antitrust laws and experience analyzing regulations.
- Have experience with the promotion of pharmaceutical products, bringing products to market, and relevant laws (e.g. FCA, AKS).
- Have experience in dispute and litigation management.
- Possess a high level of commitment to Takeda's values and strong strategic acumen, collegiality, emotional intelligence, and communication kills
- 5-10% travel may be required
