Job Number:
HC-05108
Date Posted:
April 15, 2026
Position Title:
Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
$229,600.00 – $360,800.00
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Head Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal (Senior Director) delivers strategic legal guidance across Takeda’s U.S. business, focusing on federal and state healthcare programs and policies.Responsible for providing and leading high-quality legal support related to U.S. government healthcare program policy and reimbursement.Juris Doctorate degree required and bar membership in at least one jurisdiction
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal support to relevant Takeda functions, including Takeda’s U.S. Public Affairs organization
• Affirmatively assess, monitor, and evaluate the evolving external governmental healthcare environment, including Medicare, Medicaid, 340B, and other federal and state programs
• Develop and maintain an active external legal network relating to the evolving healthcare policy landscape
Qualifications:
• Minimum 10+ years of experience working in a law firm and as in-house counsel in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and U.S. legal affairs
• Deep understanding of the healthcare policy and government reimbursement legal framework, including federal and state healthcare programs
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
