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Takeda Pharmaceutical

Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Immunology

Takeda Pharmaceutical, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


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Job Description Objectives/Purpose

The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Immunology is a key strategic partner of the Global Medical Affairs team, responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive medical communications plan as a central component of the global medical strategy for assigned assets.

In strategic partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Immunology will:

Lead the planning and execution of the integrated congress plans including oversight of content for and design of the Medical Affairs booth, creation of FAQs, collection and generation of scientific insights, scientific symposia as well as pre-con, post-con and daily debrief meetings

Lead the development of scientific communication platform and core communication objectives in collaboration with cross-functional team

Drive the development and updating of medical communications materials (scientific communication platform, lexicon, core slide decks, communication plan, etc)

Generate scientific content for internal and external medical communications-related activities such as scientific slide decks and digital assets for use during internal education, scientific symposia and medical affairs advisory boards

Serve as the medical approver during the formal review process for medical materials

Develop materials for use by field medical

Evaluate and recommend speakers for medical communication events

Develop materials related to publications of critical importance to the company.

Ensure that all medical communication initiatives remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely manner.

Coordinate with the Group Lead to monitor performance of goals and delivery of medical communications plans

Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management for assigned asset(s)

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Advanced medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, MS) preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience (for candidates with doctoral degrees) or 7 years of experience (for candidates with masters degrees) in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrixed structure and medical affairs roles

Critical thinker able to understand complex disease states, datasets and strategic scenarios

Prior experience in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases is preferred, especially in dermatology and/or gastrointestinal disease

Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork and focus on priorities

Experience in medical communications strategy, planning, and execution required

Experience overseeing medical communications agencies and managing budget, or experience working at a medical communications agency

Good knowledge of medical communication approaches and best practices

Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution is a plus

Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings 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.

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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:

Boston, 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 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

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 Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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