Takeda · 6 days ago
Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, U.S. Oncology Business Unit
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
5+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. They are seeking a Director-level Ethics & Compliance Business Partner for the US Oncology Business Unit, responsible for ensuring ethical behavior in risk mitigation and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responds rapidly to changing environment and business needs, is close to the market, and encourages ethical behavior in line with Takeda's values
Commits to act as a role model for Takeda's values, ethics and values-based decision making, fostering this mindset in clients, partners and team members
Enables the organization to take decisions which are ethical and in line with our priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business
Collaborates across all E&C teams and partners with stakeholders in Business Units / Business Functions across Oncology, and across Takeda, to embed ethics and compliance as part of the way everyone works at Takeda
Leads implementation of E&C strategy for identified US OBU business teams and functions by influencing senior management and other stakeholders to adhere to existing and evolving E&C principles and best practices
Maintains and further strengthens business expertise and nurtures cross functional relationships to enable a proactive, holistic and cross functional approach to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Works closely with senior management and cross functional partners to align on, and implement, E&C controls to proactively manage identified risks
Develops and implements programs that empower senior management as well as home office and field-based personnel to seamlessly integrate E&C principles and Takeda Values into their day-to-day activities and leadership of others
Provides leadership and guidance to senior management as well as home office and field-based personnel on interpretation of Code of Conduct, Compliance Policies, and relevant SOPs, guidance documents, and other E&C program requirements
Provides E&C guidance related to company activities, such as organizational design, brand planning, needs assessments, and Incentive Compensation structures
Anticipates the impact guidance within US OBU could have on other BU/BF within the US region, in particular USBU, and proactively collaborates and communicates with the relevant stakeholders to manage this impact
Demonstrates leadership within the US OBU E&C organization, such as informally mentoring other team members and proactively educating other team members on relevant topics
Delivers high-impact presentations to promote awareness and adherence to E&C principles and Takeda Values (e.g., sales training)
Collaborates with US OBU E&C Operations in the creation and delivery of various E&C initiatives
Collaborates with OBU Digital E&C to support Takeda’s digital and technology-driven initiatives
Assists in developing materials for US OBU Risk, Ethics and Compliance Committee (RECC) meetings including external benchmarking, internal compliance metrics – dashboards, and compliance program vision. Presents at RECC meetings where required
Periodically reviews and adjusts policies and procedures to align with current Takeda Legal feedback as well as E&C team input
Identifies and analyzes external trends and drives into organization where needed
Performs periodic reviews of US OBU E&C Policies and Procedures to ensure they are consistent with Takeda Values, OIG regulatory guidance, PhRMA Code requirements and other applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures
External facing - Drives US OBU Business Partner engagement with evolving E&C trends (PhRMA, OIG, DOJ)
Negotiates to create solutions in harmony with leadership and business needs
Partners with the business as well as any third-party vendor to live monitor US OBU business unit activities, such as field rides, speaker programs and advisory boards
Researches and responds to compliance hotline/helpline questions on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant compliance, commercial, or pharmaceutical industry experience required
Bachelor's degree required
Strong understanding of state and federal health care laws/regulations
Extensive experience with laws, regulations and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry including, but not limited to, OIG and PhRMA guidelines, healthcare standard operating procedures, anti-bribery laws, and state price reporting statute
Up to 20% travel
Respected expert and advisor to senior management of the BU who influences and drives the Ethics & Compliance agenda for the BU
Exceptional skills to transform ideas into conversations and materials that resonate (presentations, written documents, email, etc.)
Consistently demonstrates the ability to deliver results both through self and others
Able to work and deliver on deadlines while managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
Works cross-functionally / collaborates / manages matrix - Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead change efforts through effective communication and persuasion
Strong customer service skills and ability to demonstrate executive presence while interacting with all levels of management and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and regulatory information and legal advice
Preferred
JD or relevant advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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
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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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