Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney, Oncology Business Unit
Takeda
September 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
$302,390 - $302,390 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead Counsel, Brand Attorney in Takeda's Oncology Business Unit, providing legal guidance on commercial and pipeline pharmaceutical assets. Responsibilities: advise on US and global laws (FDA regulations, anti-kickback, false claims, transparency, HIPAA, privacy), review brand materials, support compliance in marketing, sales, access, and medical functions; negotiate complex vendor agreements; collaborate across functions including Ethics, Regulatory, Medical; develop risk mitigation strategies for commercial activities; ensure legal adherence in interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, and advocacy groups; and proactively improve legal workflows. Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, bar membership, 5+ years in pharmaceutical or device industry law or law firm experience; expertise in laws impacting pharma commercialization, including Anti-kickback Statute, FCA, FDCA, Medicaid, IRA, ACA; strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills; high emotional intelligence. High-value specifics: focus on oncology products; US and international regulatory compliance; support of commercial and medical strategy; hybrid work setup in Boston, MA. Travel not specified.