Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies

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Job Description
Counsel, Plasma-Derived Therapies
Objectives:

• Provide high quality legal support and act as a true business partner by proactively providing advice and legal guidance to Takeda's Global Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit (PDT BU), with a focus on the US BioLife Plasma Services (BioLife) organization. BioLife is Takeda's global plasma collection network and an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma.
• 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.

Accountabilities:

• Effectively partner with and advise the PDT BU on all matters, with dedicated focus on US BioLife. Establish competence, demonstrate executive presence, and exercise influence to serve not only as a legal advisor but a legal counselor and leader on various legal issues with business impact.
• Proactively identify and provide advice and leadership for legal issues confronted by a highly regulated industry with employees and donors in over 240 centers and almost 40 states, while also exercising enterprise-level thinking, business acumen, and influence to create positive outcomes for Takeda.
• Act as primary legal point of contact for US BioLife plasma center operations
• Serve as dedicated legal partner to internal stakeholders across US Medical Affairs, Marketing, Security, Operations, Human Resources, Employment, Litigation, Ethics & Compliance, Regulatory, Donor Experience, and Digital, Data & Technology.
• Analyze risks and effectively advise and train key stakeholders on managing such risks in light of Takeda's values-based mission and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical codes.
• Effectively manage BioLife disputes and litigation independently and in conjunction with internal and external Litigation and Insurance partners.
• Proactively implement, and contribute to the implementation of, risk mitigation processes, with a focus on plasma center operations, security, marketing activities, labor law, and regulatory compliance.
• Review external and internal communications, with a focus on donor-facing plasma marketing communications.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills:

• Independently manage complex issues, simplify abstract problems, and drive global change management, in partnership with other functions.
• Have extensive experience in providing legal support for marketing, operational, and medical affairs activities in the US plasma collection industry.
• Embrace a global, values-driven perspective, demonstrate agility and collaboration in leadership, and support diversity of thought.
• Be experienced in dispute and litigation management and regulatory analysis with respect to the US plasma collection industry.
• Provide decisive, forward-thinking, and pragmatic counsel on risk, incorporating diverse stakeholder input.
• Engage effectively with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Possess intellectual curiosity, a high degree of emotional intelligence 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.

Licenses/Certifications:
Law degree and be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel
Additional Information:

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong litigation, regulatory, labor and employment, insurance, and privacy experience related to plasma center operations, or a similar field required.
• Possess high level of commitment to Takeda's values and strong strategic and proactive acumen, collegiality, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.

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. #LI-Hybrid
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Cambridge, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$153,600.00 - $241,340.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
Cambridge, MAUSA - IL - Bannockburn
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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