BioSpace, Inc.
Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Gastroenterology
BioSpace, Inc., Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02173
Job Details
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Job Description
About the role
Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications - Gastroenterology 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 assigned therapeutic portfolio. You will also 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. As part of the US Medical team, you will report to the Director, Medical Communications. This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, MA.
How you will contributeYou 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.You will also partner with external key stakeholders such as opinion leaders, investigators, partners, and vendors for medical communication activities related to assigned assets.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 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 plansAssist 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 promptly.Minimum 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 implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/toolsAbility to work across diverse therapeutic areasExperience with resource allocation and vendor managementExperience managing budgetsPreferred
Understand 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 environmentUnderstand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulationsExperience writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activitiesTravel Requirements
Ability to travel 15-25% to various professional meetings, conferences, and client sites - limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.
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 Summary
We 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:
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-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 Statement
Takeda 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
Job ExemptYes
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 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
About the role
Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications - Gastroenterology 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 assigned therapeutic portfolio. You will also 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. As part of the US Medical team, you will report to the Director, Medical Communications. This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, MA.
How you will contributeYou 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.You will also partner with external key stakeholders such as opinion leaders, investigators, partners, and vendors for medical communication activities related to assigned assets.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 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 plansAssist 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 promptly.Minimum 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 implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/toolsAbility to work across diverse therapeutic areasExperience with resource allocation and vendor managementExperience managing budgetsPreferred
Understand 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 environmentUnderstand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulationsExperience writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activitiesTravel Requirements
Ability to travel 15-25% to various professional meetings, conferences, and client sites - limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.
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 Summary
We 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:
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-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 Statement
Takeda 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
Job ExemptYes