Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Head Counsel for U.S. Policy Legal (Senior Director) Responsibilities Provide and lead high-quality legal support related to U.S. government healthcare program policy and reimbursement. Provide legal support to relevant Takeda functions, including U.S. Public Affairs. Assess, monitor, and evaluate the evolving external governmental healthcare environment (Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, and other federal and state programs) and guide Takeda’s response to changes. Develop legal strategy for relevant functions; represent Takeda in trade association legal work groups and committees on healthcare matters. Drive cross‑functional strategy development and ensure alignment with legal strategy. Conduct sophisticated legal analysis on complex, high‑risk issues for the Company and business units/functions. Qualifications Qualified/admitted lawyer; high academic achievement in the study of law. Professional training in corporate/commercial law or pharmaceutical/compliance law from a highly regarded law firm. 10+ years’ experience in a law firm and as in‑house counsel in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry; in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and U.S. legal affairs. Deep understanding of healthcare policy and government reimbursement legal framework (federal and state health care programs and reimbursement). Profound knowledge of U.S. federal and state drug pricing and reimbursement regulations. In‑depth knowledge of commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters across launch, marketing, access, pricing, reimbursement, and branded pharmaceutical commercialization; ability to support global functions. Experience identifying and addressing strategic, compliance, and enforcement risks. Ability to prioritize and manage complex business matters. Compensation and Benefits Eligibility for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, short/long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. Up to 80 hours sick time/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics