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Lead Counsel, Market Access, Oncology

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Full time

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.  I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job DescriptionAbout the role:

As Counsel, Market Access, at the director level, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to the Patient, Value and Access (PVA) team within the Oncology Business Unit. You will provide legal support for all aspects of the PVA function, including pricing, payor and GPO contracting, government price reporting, co-pay programming and patient services for inline and launch products within the US Market. You will report to the Head Counsel, Takeda Global Oncology, and you will work very closely with your Oncology Business Unit Clients. As a member of the extended Takeda Oncology team, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision to cure cancer. In this highly visible role, you will help shape the strategic and tactical elements of this critical function, ensuring that patients are able to access Takeda's novel medicines.

How you will contribute:
  • Providing strategic legal counsel to management on product pricing and access matters, representing Legal on relevant leadership committees.

  • Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating complex government, payer, pharmacy and distributor agreements, including agreements with: commercial and Medicare payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Oncology GPOs, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Medicaid, the Department of Defense (DOD), specialty pharmacies and distributors. 

  • Develop and implement business rules and contract playbooks that facilitate speed, efficiency and compliance.

  • Serving as counsel for our Government Price Reporting function concerning legal, regulatory, and compliance issues associated with federal government price reporting requirements across the oncology portfolio of medicines.

  • Developing deep knowledge of Takeda's business and keeping abreast of changes in law that affect supported client areas.

  • Providing training and guidance for the field representatives and the PVA function.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and bar membership in at least one jurisdiction.

  • 10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of relevant market access experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department of a pharmaceutical or device company.

  • Proficiency in commercial payer, government payer and trade contracting.

  • Developing proficiency in government price reporting requirements, including AMP, Best Price, ASP, and 340B, as well as federal health care program contracting (e.g., Medicaid, VA, etc.).

  • Understanding laws impacting the commercial business operations of pharmaceutical and device companies, including the Antikickback Statute, the False Claims Act (FCA), the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Medicaid Statute (Title XIX of the Social Security Act), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

  • Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to independently identify practical legal solutions to complex and dynamic challenges, and to work effectively in high-pressure, matrixed environments.

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills to convey complex legal & business concepts to business stakeholders.

  • High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work collaboratively and in accordance with Takeda's values.

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 "remote" 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:

$228, $359,700.00

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. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment 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, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Job Exempt

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