Lead Counsel, R&D Business Development Specialist

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceuticals Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead Counsel to join our R&D Business Development team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support to our business development executives and other senior leaders in the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal and strategic guidance to business development executives and other senior leaders in the organization.
  • Independently lead all legal aspects of assigned transactions, collaborating with other legal and intellectual property colleagues as applicable.
  • Draft and negotiate complex and varied legal documents, including de novo provisions to address technical and scientific information.
  • Identify and analyze global legal, business, and reputational risks to the company and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Stay current on global pharmaceutical laws and regulations, in particular, with respect to business development transactions, intellectual property licensing, antitrust, and digital technologies.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years (15 preferred) of experience in one or more of the following: law firm or in-house corporate law department with responsibility for business development transactions.
  • Excellent oral and written skills, ability to effectively communicate legal issues.
  • Self-motivated, strong leadership, work independently on projects, meet aggressive deadlines, handle multiple projects, technical knowledge, business acumen, and excellent communication skills.
  • Sound conflict resolution skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global environment.
  • Effective decision-making; proven ability to assess and calibrate and effectively communicate legal risks to senior management and others.
About Us

Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.



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