Takeda · 20 hours ago
Head of Corporate Governance Legal
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$281K/yr - $442K/yr
12+ years expTakeda is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Head of Corporate Governance Legal. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for shaping the company's legal strategy for corporate governance, overseeing legal support for the Board of Directors, and ensuring regulatory compliance while integrating legal expertise with business strategy.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end oversight of corporate entity management and global corporate governance frameworks
Act as the primary Legal Business Partner to finance, ESG, and investor relations teams
Advise the executive team on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, proactively monitor regulatory developments, and counsel on the legal implications of strategic business decisions
Deliver expert guidance on a broad spectrum of corporate governance matters, including board evaluations, executive compensation, and shareholder communications
Develop, implement, and oversee the system of rules, practices, and processes that direct and control the company, ensuring accountability, transparency, and fairness in all governance activities
Conduct sophisticated legal analyses of complex and high-risk issues, providing counsel at all organizational levels, including the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive team members
Demonstrate leadership in legal innovation and cross-functional initiatives, driving improvements beyond traditional legal boundaries and fostering a culture of agility and technological advancement
Champion continual improvement in ways of working, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization
Exhibit an enterprise mindset, applying critical thinking to issues with significant business impact and leading cross-functional, innovative initiatives
Qualification
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active legal license in the relevant region
12+ years of experience in corporate governance, including board composition, responsibilities, and duties, with a focus on the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Professional legal training from a highly regarded law firm, with significant post-qualification legal experience
Demonstrated in-house legal experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector, in roles of increasing responsibility
Proven personnel management experience, including leading teams of attorneys and legal professionals at all levels
Business-level fluency in English (spoken and written)
Strong capability in managing complexity and ambiguity, with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Business-focused mindset with a deep understanding of business strategies, financial matters, and the ability to align legal priorities with business risk
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across global and cross-functional teams
Benefits
Short-term and/ or long-term incentives
Medical, dental, vision insurance
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (45)
2024 (39)
2023 (38)
2022 (34)
2021 (44)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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