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Legal Counsel, GI2 Therapy Area, Strategy and Portfolio Development

Takeda
September 18, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Lexington, MA)
Worldwide
$360,800 - $360,800 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Director, Legal Counsel for GI2 Therapy Area, focusing on strategy and portfolio development. Responsibilities: provide legal advice supporting product commercialization, lifecycle management, and cross-functional initiatives; interpret laws and regulations; conduct complex legal analyses; ensure legal and regulatory compliance across brands and assets; support high-risk, high-impact legal matters. Requirements: active State Bar membership; 5+ years in-house legal experience in pharma/biotech supporting marketed products preferred; 5+ years law practice experience, including in law firms or regulatory agencies; deep expertise in pharma regulations, compliance, contracts, anti-bribery, privacy, and pricing laws; strong cross-functional leadership, strategic counsel, and communication skills. HighValue: in-house legal support for marketed pharma products, cross-functional collaboration, legal risk management, US and global regulatory alignment, experience with R&D, commercialization, and lifecycle management in the pharmaceutical industry. WorkSetup: Lexington, MA; full-time, exempt position.