Head of Global Public Policy, Global Public Affairs

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Job Description
About the role:
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-changing treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan, and Takeda has presence in approximately 80 countries and regions with 30 manufacturing sites and 3 research sites. Global Public Affairs (GPA) is a critical pillar of Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) with responsibility for engaging global policy stakeholders to advance patient-centered policy solutions to accelerate global, equitable access to Takeda's innovative life-transforming medicines and vaccines. The Global Public Policy team in GPA is responsible for the development and delivery of global policy shaping initiatives in addition to monitoring, analyzing and developing policy positioning to advance patient-centered solutions.
We are seeking an intellectually curious, team-oriented leader with recognized expertise in international public policy. The ideal candidate will be a highly effective strategic thinker and tactical implementer with a history of delivering results in the policy arena. The candidate must possess business acumen and understand the intersection of business, economic, and policy issues on an international scale. The successful candidate will have outstanding judgment to make decisions that are good for Takeda's patients, build trust with society, reinforce our reputation, and help develop a sustainable business. The successful candidate will be very substantive, possess strong cultural acumen, and be very adept in a multitude of environments with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and constituencies. The candidate must have the organizational acumen necessary to thrive in a cross-functional role in a highly matrixed organization. The candidate must have the service-mentality and consensus-building skills necessary to work in a corporate function with multiple business partners who may have different perspectives and needs. While we seek candidates who possess self-confidence, it must be balanced with humility and knowledge of their own strengths and limitations. The successful candidate will also have a sense of humor, will be able to be self-deprecatory, and will see the lighter side of difficult situations.
How you will contribute:

• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive, strategic plan to address complex international public policy issues (e.g., health data and digital transformation, incentives for innovation) in close collaboration with cross-functional Takeda Enterprise Public Affairs Leadership Team (PALT). This includes:
• Proactively identifying business critical, complex policy issues and developing solutions to achieve differentiation for Takeda among international public affairs audiences and influencers.
• Monitoring and measuring success of priority policy initiatives to meet GPA and broader GCA objectives.
• Lead priority operational initiatives such as strategic planning and/or horizon scanning.
• Contribute thought leadership and innovation to advance the Takeda and industry objectives through effective engagement with trade associations and multi-stakeholder policy platforms.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Fluency in English. Other language skills preferred but not required (e.g., Japanese, French, Spanish).
• Master's or relevant advanced degree.
• Accomplished public policy professional with at least 15 years of experience in public affairs (government affairs and/or policy).
• Experience working in or with the pharmaceutical sector, medical device, and/or other health sector on international policy issues.
• Deep understanding of the role key governments (e.g., US, EU, Japan) play in influencing the operating environment of the innovative pharmaceutical sector.
• Understanding of domestic political and policy dynamics in key markets such US, Japan, Europe and/or China.
• Superior interpersonal and leadership skills in relevant business environments.
• Willing and able to work in a dynamic environment and possess an innovative spirit.
• Effective in collaborating with people at all levels of an organization and willing to contribute wherever needed, providing support to operational activities as well as staffing senior executives.
• Strong indirect people management skills and experience.
• Excellent writing and communications skills with the strong ability to develop new, innovative ways to influence people in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$205,100.00 - $322,300.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in 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, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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Locations
USA - MA - Cambridge
Zurich, Switzerland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time