Job Number:
HC-03629
Date Posted:
March 8, 2026
Position Title:
Manager, State Government and External Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Reports To:
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Contact:
Salary:
$111,800.00 – $175,670.00
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Manager, State Government and External Affairs (SGEA) is responsible for identifying, advocating for and working on Takeda’s corporate interests for all TPUSA departments and other Takeda operations within the state of Massachusetts.Supports lobbying efforts for the state of Massachusetts. Assists in executing and coordinating state government and external affairs positions and strategies on legislative, policy and regulatory issues impacting Takeda.Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of government affairs and/or legislative experience, Solid understanding of public affairs, public administration, political engagement, and advocacy.
Responsibilities:
• Supports lobbying efforts for the state of Massachusetts.
• Assists in executing and coordinating state government and external affairs positions and strategies on legislative, policy and regulatory issues impacting Takeda.
• Assists in executing and coordinating state government and external affairs and Public Affairs events and meetings as well as third party events and meetings.
• Assists in executing advocacy strategies to shape state legislative activity.
• Represents Takeda in matters of state and local legislation, regulations, or rules that have an impact on the company driving favorable resolutions to those matters.
• Works with the Massachusetts Director of SGEA to assess opportunities and threats to Takeda’s interests and contributes to the development of strategies to address them.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of government affairs and/or legislative experience
• Solid understanding of public affairs, public administration, political engagement, and advocacy
Instructions:
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