Head of Corporate Governance Legal at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited USA

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Governance, Legal Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Legal Analysis, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Business Strategy, Financial Matters, Team Management, Innovation, Technology Utilization, Critical Thinking, Relationship Building

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the Role: The Head of Corporate Governance Legal is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and guiding the company's legal strategy for corporate governance. This position oversees the legal support provided to the Board of Directors, manages board and committee meetings, statutory records, risk, and relationships with external counsel. Serving as a trusted advisor to the Global General Counsel and executive leadership, the Head of Corporate Governance Legal ensures regulatory compliance and integrates legal expertise with business strategy to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. How you will contribute: • 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. Preferred Qualifications: • 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. Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary: Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc. Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year) Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave. Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc. Important Notice concerning working conditions: It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion. It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion. Locations Tokyo, Japan Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.

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Responsibilities

The Head of Corporate Governance Legal oversees the legal support for the Board of Directors and manages corporate governance frameworks. This role involves advising on compliance, conducting legal analyses, and driving legal innovation within the organization.