Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, U.S. Oncology Business Unit

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 9, 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:Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as Business Partner, US Oncology Business Unit (US OBU) Ethics & Compliance at the Director level in our Cambridge, MA office. As the Business Partner, US OBU Ethics & Compliance, on the OBU Ethics & Compliance ("E&C") team, you will be empowered to focus on what the US Oncology organization needs by ensuring ethical behavior plays a fundamental role in risk mitigation, being a forward-thinking leader in risk identification and mitigation, and building a modern function within Takeda.How you will contribute:

• 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.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of relevant compliance, commercial, or pharmaceutical industry experience required;
  • Bachelor's degree required; JD 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.
  • 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.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. #LI-HybridTakeda 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:$174,500.00 - $274,230.00The 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-termincentives. 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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