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Lead Counsel, Global Data Digital & Technology, Product

Boston, Massachusetts
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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0147758 Date posted 04/01/2025 Location Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Description

About the role:


Join Takeda as a Lead Counsel, Global Data Digital & Technology, Product, at the senior director level. You will contribute to Takeda’s growth and success as a digital biopharmaceutical company by acting as a strategic, proactive legal advisor and senior business partner to Global Data, Digital & Technology (GDD&T) function and related enterprise partners. Additionally, the Lead Counsel will provide strategic legal support and business partnership, as guided by GDDT Legal team leadership, for the deployment of new and existing technology at Takeda. As part of the Global General Counsel team, you will report to Head Counsel, Global Data, Digital & Technology.

How you will contribute:

  • Building a trusted advisor relationship with senior managers and leaders within the Global Data Digital & Technology Function supporting its goals and objectives, including delivery of enterprise digital products

  • Advise on AI matters, including internal governance, risk assessments and regulatory review, relating to AI development and deployment within the enterprise.

  • Provide product counselling for Commercial and Medical technology applications and collaborate with other Legal partners to advise on IP, software, licensing and other product related legal matters.

  • Support global digital health applications with advice on issues such as regulatory, data transfers, data sharing, pricing, etc.

  • Advising on relevant laws and regulations, keeping up to date on prospective changes and industry technology trends educating relevant stakeholders on such trends and ensuring business is prepared to respond

  • Project management and the furtherance of process improvement in legal support to GDDT

  • Support GDDT on the legal aspects of its Governance, Risk and Compliance program.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and bar membership in at least one jurisdiction

  • At least 8+ years of relevant technology law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department in a technology or healthcare company

  • Strong understanding of technology and its legal and ethical implications, knowledge of industry standards and best practices

  • Knowledge and understanding of AI related legal and governance requirements. Experience in thinking critically about the integration of AI into work processes.

  • Experience in digital health/digital health product counseling or commercial technology products, including regulatory oversight and the interaction between privacy, data protection and technology

  • Understanding of compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to solve problems, drive decisions and exercise good judgement

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

  • Ability to influence others without direct authority on novel matters related to our industry.

  • Experience in leading, managing and inspiring virtual teams or practice groups is a plus.

  • Values driven, high level of EQ, and collaborative mindset, team player

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:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$208,200.00 - $327,140.00

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-termincentives. 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.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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