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Lead Counsel - GMSGQ - CMB

Inseriert am: 10.06.2021

Lead Counsel - GMSGQ - CMB


Zurich, Switzerland

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Overview


Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda’s long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole.


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Success


What makes a successful member of our team?


We take action and make decisions by focusing on our four priorities in this order:



  • 1

    Putting the patient
    at the center


  • 2

    Building trust
    with society


  • 3

    Reinforcing our
    reputation


  • 4

    Developing the
    business



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Life at Takeda



  • Our people

    To keep delivering new value to patients, we provide growth opportunities for every employee according to their abilities and passions, and together are building a stronger organization.


  • Anders Tellefsen

    Procurement Lead, Northern Europe

    “Takeda is a unique place to work as there is no ‘every-day routine’ around here – it’s very a dynamic environment where change of plans and adjustments of approach are the constants... This allows for interesting cross-function collaboration and – if you’re up for it - a high degree of influence on your daily job and workplace.”

  • Yves Leurquin

    Regional Head, Europe, Vaccines

    “Takeda is a great place to work as the company invests in the continuous development of its employees offering training, coaching, mentoring and open exchanges between all levels of the organization. Also, it is fulfilling to know that, within the Vaccine Business Unit, we are developing and delivering innovative vaccines impacting the lives of millions of people around the world.”


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Opportunity



  • Inclusive

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor our global team.


  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.


  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.


  • Values-Led

    Since 1781, the values of Takeda-ism (Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance) have guided everything we do—from decision-making to interacting with patients.


  • People-First

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.


  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.



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Lead Counsel - GMSGQ - CMB

Apply NowJob ID R0039054Date posted 06.10.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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’sPrivacy Noticeand 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


Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as our Lead Counsel to support our Global Manufacturing and Supply & Global Quality Legal (GMSGQ) team with a focus on the Contract Manufacturing Business (CMB).


Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the centre 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.


Key Accountabilities:


As our successful Lead Counsel GMSGQ-CMB you will be an important part of this team with the key objectives of:



  • Providing legal services, amongst others, to clients from Takeda’s divestiture related CMB.

  • Being the Legal point of contact for such CMB related matters, including day to day advise and dispute management.

  • Support GMS-Business Development (BD) related projects, incl. contracts.

  • Actively contributing to initiatives of Takeda’s global manufacturing and quality lawyer network.


As our Lead Counsel GMSGQ-CMB working in the GMSGQ Legal Team, you will be empowered to:



  • Provide advice on CMB and GMS-BD matters

  • Act as interface to the Vaccines Unit

  • Day to day legal counselling, drafting and negotiation of agreements in the context of business development activities, incl. also manufacturing or transitional services agreements tech-transfer or trial agreements, etc.

  • Screen for contractual risks and manage all disputes with respect to third parties, e.g. CMB-partners

  • Work in collaboration with colleagues from GMS, Procurement, and the Legal Department, especially from the Corporate BD-Group

  • On demand, coordinate and oversee cases with external law firms


Leadership:



  • Supervise a variety of assigned tasks or projects widely independent and pro-active

  • Develop concise strategies in alignment with the requirements of GMSGQ clients

  • Demonstrate humility and approachability in encouraging others to challenge ideas and openly raise issues


Decision Making & Autonomy:



  • Makes transaction decisions and develops strategies in alignment with the Head Counsel GMSGQ

  • Ensures legal risks and business opportunities are properly balanced with sound risk management

  • Articulates clear legal recommendations with GMSGQ stakeholders


Interaction:



  • Can clearly communicate with the GMSGQ clients, including also the leadership teams and his/her teams

  • Works as an interface to clients from the CMB-Group, Corporate BD-Group and external counsels

  • Proactively joins - and contributes to global lawyer network (VPG) GMSGQ and the GMSGQ projects


Innovation:



  • Analyses multiple or alternative approaches to find the optimal strategy for a case


Complexity:



  • Cultivates a network of relationships throughout Takeda and law firms  

  • Enables the VPG network to work collaboratively

  • Creates an environment that promotes agility, information exchange and the open and honest expression of opinions, thoughts and beliefs


Education, Experience and Key Skills:



  • Qualified lawyer in at least one European jurisdiction, with post-qualification experience

  • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry

  • Strong knowledge in Civil law and contract law

  • Solid background on M&A and technical pharma agreements & good technical (manufacturing or cGMP) understanding

  • Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational as well as analytical skills

  • Team player

  • Strong communication skills, including convincing presentation skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to influence others

  • Fluent (spoken and written) in English, any further European language is an asset

  • Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and professionalism

  • Service minded and collaborative working style

  • Flexible, decisive, assertive, proactive, committed, and reliable

  • Desire to put people first and demonstrate the values of Takeda-ism.

  • Position could require approximately 20% travelling under normal circumstances.

  • All candidates must hold a Swiss work permit or a Swiss or EU Passport


At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realise their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Discover more at takedajobs.com.  


Empowering Our People to Shine


Learn more at takedajobs.com


Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0039054Apply NowEmail Me

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Lead Counsel - GMSGQ - CMB

Apply NowJob ID R0039054Date posted 06.10.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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’sPrivacy Noticeand 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


Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as our Lead Counsel to support our Global Manufacturing and Supply & Global Quality Legal (GMSGQ) team with a focus on the Contract Manufacturing Business (CMB).


Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the centre 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.


Key Accountabilities:


As our successful Lead Counsel GMSGQ-CMB you will be an important part of this team with the key objectives of:



  • Providing legal services, amongst others, to clients from Takeda’s divestiture related CMB.

  • Being the Legal point of contact for such CMB related matters, including day to day advise and dispute management.

  • Support GMS-Business Development (BD) related projects, incl. contracts.

  • Actively contributing to initiatives of Takeda’s global manufacturing and quality lawyer network.


As our Lead Counsel GMSGQ-CMB working in the GMSGQ Legal Team, you will be empowered to:



  • Provide advice on CMB and GMS-BD matters

  • Act as interface to the Vaccines Unit

  • Day to day legal counselling, drafting and negotiation of agreements in the context of business development activities, incl. also manufacturing or transitional services agreements tech-transfer or trial agreements, etc.

  • Screen for contractual risks and manage all disputes with respect to third parties, e.g. CMB-partners

  • Work in collaboration with colleagues from GMS, Procurement, and the Legal Department, especially from the Corporate BD-Group

  • On demand, coordinate and oversee cases with external law firms


Leadership:



  • Supervise a variety of assigned tasks or projects widely independent and pro-active

  • Develop concise strategies in alignment with the requirements of GMSGQ clients

  • Demonstrate humility and approachability in encouraging others to challenge ideas and openly raise issues


Decision Making & Autonomy:



  • Makes transaction decisions and develops strategies in alignment with the Head Counsel GMSGQ

  • Ensures legal risks and business opportunities are properly balanced with sound risk management

  • Articulates clear legal recommendations with GMSGQ stakeholders


Interaction:



  • Can clearly communicate with the GMSGQ clients, including also the leadership teams and his/her teams

  • Works as an interface to clients from the CMB-Group, Corporate BD-Group and external counsels

  • Proactively joins - and contributes to global lawyer network (VPG) GMSGQ and the GMSGQ projects


Innovation:



  • Analyses multiple or alternative approaches to find the optimal strategy for a case


Complexity:



  • Cultivates a network of relationships throughout Takeda and law firms  

  • Enables the VPG network to work collaboratively

  • Creates an environment that promotes agility, information exchange and the open and honest expression of opinions, thoughts and beliefs


Education, Experience and Key Skills:



  • Qualified lawyer in at least one European jurisdiction, with post-qualification experience

  • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry

  • Strong knowledge in Civil law and contract law

  • Solid background on M&A and technical pharma agreements & good technical (manufacturing or cGMP) understanding

  • Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational as well as analytical skills

  • Team player

  • Strong communication skills, including convincing presentation skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to influence others

  • Fluent (spoken and written) in English, any further European language is an asset

  • Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and professionalism

  • Service minded and collaborative working style

  • Flexible, decisive, assertive, proactive, committed, and reliable

  • Desire to put people first and demonstrate the values of Takeda-ism.

  • Position could require approximately 20% travelling under normal circumstances.

  • All candidates must hold a Swiss work permit or a Swiss or EU Passport


At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realise their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Discover more at takedajobs.com.  


Empowering Our People to Shine


Learn more at takedajobs.com


Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0039054Apply NowEmail Me

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