US Business Unit - Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, Patient Access & Market Access

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job 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 and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout the role:Join Takeda as US Business Unit (USBU), Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, Patient Access & Market Access (PAMA) at the director level, where you will foster the ethical behaviors and Takeda Values that play a fundamental role in risk mitigation. For this role, the USBU Ethics & Compliance (E&C) team seeks a forward-thinking leader in risk identification and mitigation who wants to join an innovative function that responds rapidly to changing environments and business needs. By working in an agile manner, E&C supports stable structures, governance, processes and systems, while delivering innovative solutions that appropriately manage risks. As part of the USBU E&C team, you will report to the Head of Ethics & Compliance, Rare Disease, Plasma Derived Therapies & PAMA, and you will partner with the USBU's PAMA organization, the Commercial Analytics & Insights (CA&I) team responsible for Takeda's patient initiatives, and related business functions to embed ethics and compliance as part of the way everyone works at Takeda.How you will contribute:

• Respond rapidly to changing environment and business needs, is close to the market, and encourages ethical behavior in line with Takeda's Values.
• Commit 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.
• Enable the organization to take ethical decisions in line with our priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business.
• Collaborate across all E&C teams and partner with stakeholders in Business Units / Business Functions to embed ethics and compliance as part of the way everyone works at Takeda.
• Lead implementation of E&C strategy for the USBU PAMA organization and the CA&I team responsible for Takeda's patient initiatives by influencing senior management and other stakeholders to adhere to existing E&C principles and change behavior to new trends that Takeda establishes as best practice.
• Maintain and further strengthen business expertise and nurture cross functional relationships to enable a proactive, holistic and cross functional approach to risk identification.
• Work closely with senior management and cross functional partners to align on, and implement, E&C controls to proactively manage identified risks.
• Develop programs that empower senior management as well as home office and field-based personnel to seamlessly integrate E&C principles and Takeda's Values into their day-to-day activities and leadership of others.
• Provide E&C guidance related to company activities, such as organizational design, brand planning, needs assessments, and Incentive Compensation structures.
• Anticipate the impact that guidance to one part of the organization could have on other areas of the USBU and proactively collaborate and communicate with the relevant stakeholders to manage this impact.
• Demonstrate leadership within the USBU E&C organization, such as informally mentoring other team members and proactively educating other team members on relevant topics.
• Provide 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.
• Deliver high-impact presentations to promote awareness and adherence to E&C principles and Takeda's Values (e.g., sales training).
• Collaborate with E&C Operations in the creation and delivery of various E&C initiatives.
• Collaborate with Digital E&C to support Takeda's digital and technology-driven initiatives.
• Assist in developing materials for USBU Risk, Ethics and Compliance Committee (RECC) meetings including external benchmarking, internal compliance metrics - dashboards, and compliance program vision. Present at RECC meetings where required.
• Periodically review and adjust policies and procedures to align with current Takeda Legal feedback as well as E&C team input.
• Identify and analyze external trends and drive into organization where needed.
• Perform periodic reviews of USBU E&C Policies and Procedures to ensure they are consistent with Takeda's Values, OIG regulatory guidance, PhRMA Code requirements and other applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• External facing - Drive USBU Business Partner engagement with evolving E&C trends (PhRMA, OIG, DOJ).
• Negotiate to create solutions in harmony with leadership and business needs.
• Partner with the business as well as any third-party vendor to live monitor USBU business unit activities, such as field rides, speaker programs and advisory boards.
• Research and respond to compliance hotline/helpline questions on an as-needed basis.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years of Ethics & Compliance related experience; preferably with 5 years as part of medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctorate or relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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.Travel requirements:
    • Up to 20% travel.More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:169,400.00 - 266,200.00The 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 StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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