Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Rare Diseases and PDT
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173
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Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Rare Diseases and PDT out of our Lexington, MA office. Where you will be a strategic partner of the US Medical Communications team responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical communications strategy across the Rare Diseases and Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) portfolio. You will also You will also actively be involved in the medical communications Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and Integrated Communication Platform (ICP) development, and content generation, which may include, but is not limited to, publications, scientific slide decks, field medical tools, training materials, congress-related activities, websites/tools, and other medical programs. You will also support the execution of key medical communications tactics and activities, in an independent manner, closely coordinated with the Director US Medical Communications and Scientific Training. will interact with key internal stakeholders, which may include members of the US Medical Communications Team and other functional medical partners such as Medical and Scientific Directors, Outcomes Research, Field Medical, Medical Information, Program Management; other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical, Publications, Regulatory, Statistics, and Legal.How you will contribute:
Involved in planning, development, and implementation of medical communication plans and education programs for assigned brands and/or pipeline therapiesMaintain in-depth knowledge of medical communications trends and materials (scientific platform, core slide decks, scientific communication plans, digital communication plans) and can independently drive updates/revisions to these materialsMaintain the scientific accuracy and robustness of the information included in the SCP and Core Communication Objectives (CCOs) for assigned products, and in close collaboration with the cross-functional team supports the development of new SCPs for new productsIn collaboration with the US Medical Affairs team, support development and execution of the Medical Communications plan and associated activities, such as generation of core Medical Communication documents, SCP, ICP, medical booths and other congress activities, satellite symposia, educational activities, and scientific meetings with external expertsSupport congress planning and execution including oversight of content and design for the medical affairs booth, collection and generation of scientific insights, and planning of scientific symposiaDrive post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post-congress integration of learnings into medical materials and communication plansSupport medical review during the promotional and non-promotional (e.g., disease state) commercial material review, as well as medical affairs material review, for assigned brandsAssist in scientific or medical content development for training materials for assigned therapeutic areaEnsure that assigned medical communication projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely mannerMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline4+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency3+ years in medical affairs including roles in medical communication functionExperience leading individuals and cross-functional teamsSuccessful track record of implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/toolsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work across diverse therapeutic areasExperience with resource allocation and vendor managementExperience with managing budgetsTravel-
Ability to travel to various professional meetings and conferences – limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.Preferred:Understanding pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle managementStrong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environmentAbility to understand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulationsStrong experience in writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activitiesMore 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:Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:$149,100.00 - $234,300.00
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
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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.Locations
Lexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr
the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with
Takeda’s
Privacy Notice
and
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
Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Rare Diseases and PDT out of our Lexington, MA office. Where you will be a strategic partner of the US Medical Communications team responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical communications strategy across the Rare Diseases and Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) portfolio. You will also You will also actively be involved in the medical communications Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and Integrated Communication Platform (ICP) development, and content generation, which may include, but is not limited to, publications, scientific slide decks, field medical tools, training materials, congress-related activities, websites/tools, and other medical programs. You will also support the execution of key medical communications tactics and activities, in an independent manner, closely coordinated with the Director US Medical Communications and Scientific Training. will interact with key internal stakeholders, which may include members of the US Medical Communications Team and other functional medical partners such as Medical and Scientific Directors, Outcomes Research, Field Medical, Medical Information, Program Management; other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical, Publications, Regulatory, Statistics, and Legal.How you will contribute:
Involved in planning, development, and implementation of medical communication plans and education programs for assigned brands and/or pipeline therapiesMaintain in-depth knowledge of medical communications trends and materials (scientific platform, core slide decks, scientific communication plans, digital communication plans) and can independently drive updates/revisions to these materialsMaintain the scientific accuracy and robustness of the information included in the SCP and Core Communication Objectives (CCOs) for assigned products, and in close collaboration with the cross-functional team supports the development of new SCPs for new productsIn collaboration with the US Medical Affairs team, support development and execution of the Medical Communications plan and associated activities, such as generation of core Medical Communication documents, SCP, ICP, medical booths and other congress activities, satellite symposia, educational activities, and scientific meetings with external expertsSupport congress planning and execution including oversight of content and design for the medical affairs booth, collection and generation of scientific insights, and planning of scientific symposiaDrive post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post-congress integration of learnings into medical materials and communication plansSupport medical review during the promotional and non-promotional (e.g., disease state) commercial material review, as well as medical affairs material review, for assigned brandsAssist in scientific or medical content development for training materials for assigned therapeutic areaEnsure that assigned medical communication projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely mannerMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline4+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency3+ years in medical affairs including roles in medical communication functionExperience leading individuals and cross-functional teamsSuccessful track record of implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/toolsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work across diverse therapeutic areasExperience with resource allocation and vendor managementExperience with managing budgetsTravel-
Ability to travel to various professional meetings and conferences – limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.Preferred:Understanding pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle managementStrong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environmentAbility to understand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulationsStrong experience in writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activitiesMore 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:Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:$149,100.00 - $234,300.00
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
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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.Locations
Lexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr