Head Counsel, U.s. Policy Legal

Takeda UK

Massachusetts, United States
Base: $229,600.00 - $360,800.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Us government healthcare program policy expertise
Medicare medicaid and 340b program knowledge
Federal and state drug pricing regulations
Takeda UK is seeking a Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal, responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on healthcare policies and programs impacting the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate, significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, and a deep understanding of U.S. healthcare law

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 serves as a key legal advisor to the U.S. Public Affairs organization on healthcare policy matters and trade association engagement.
  • Takeda offers competitive compensation including short-term and long-term incentives along with comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) matching.

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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 programs impacting the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate, significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, and a deep understanding of U.S. healthcare law.

Salary

Base: $229,600.00 - $360,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US government healthcare program policy expertise
  • Medicare Medicaid and 340B program knowledge
  • Federal and state drug pricing regulations
  • Trade association legal work group representation
  • Cross-functional strategy development support

Nice-to-have

  • Active external legal network in healthcare
  • Sophisticated analysis of high risk issues
  • Experience with global commercialization functions

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Bar membership in at least one jurisdiction
  • Minimum 10 years law firm and in-house experience
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry legal affairs
  • Profound knowledge of US federal and state drug pricing regulations

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