Takeda UK is seeking a Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal, responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on healthcare policies and regulations affecting the company’s operations in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare law, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and possess strong analytical and strategic skills
Job Summary
This role delivers strategic legal guidance across Takeda’s U.S. business, focusing on federal and state healthcare programs and policies.
The position provides high-quality legal support related to the evolving governmental healthcare, reimbursement, legislative, and regulatory landscape.
The role serves as a key legal advisor to Takeda’s U.S. Public Affairs organization on healthcare policy matters, trade association engagement, and policy-driven business strategies.
Matching Summary
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Takeda UK is seeking a Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal, responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on healthcare policies and regulations affecting the company’s operations in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare law, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and possess strong analytical and strategic skills.
Salary
Base: $229,600.00 - $360,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; 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, and well-being benefits, sick time, paid vacation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic legal guidance
US Public Affairs organization
healthcare policy matters
trade association engagement
enterprise risks and opportunities
Nice-to-have
patient-focused company
foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace
Key Requirements
Juris Doctorate degree required
+10 years of experience
pharmaceutical or biotech industry
in-depth knowledge of US legal affairs
Deep understanding of healthcare policy and government reimbursement