Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Mature Brands

1 week ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceuticals Full time
Job Title: Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Mature Brands

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director to lead our Global Medical Communications team for Mature Brands. As a key member of our Global Medical Affairs team, you will be responsible for developing and executing medical communication strategies that drive business growth and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement global medical communication plans for Mature Brands, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to create and execute medical communication strategies, including core content, scientific communication platforms, HCP education, congress activities, digital initiatives, and communications planning.
  • Manage global medical communications planning and execution for Mature Brands, ensuring quality and timely delivery against medical plans.
  • Own Medical Communication initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery against medical plans.
  • Actively manage asset resourcing and budgets to ensure quality and timely delivery against medical communication plans and that the asset's budget stays on track of financial targets.
  • Proactively interface with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership and technical expertise across a disease state area, contributing to launch and life-cycle management of a medical unit.
  • Own, drive, and prioritize diverse medical communication tactics related to core content (e.g. slide decks), scientific communication platforms (SCP), HCP education (e.g. symposia), congress activities (e.g. medical booth), digital initiatives (e.g. webinars), and communication planning (e.g. integrated communications plans).
  • Solution-oriented approach to inefficacies and organizational challenges that contributes to continuous improvement through identifying newer standards and industry trends.
  • Advises Group Lead on methods to elevate performance of goals and delivery of medical communications plans.
  • Mentorship or matrix management of global medical communications colleagues, fellows, and other team members.
  • Conduct medical aspects of Material Review and Approval.
  • Work with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to resolve questions and provide leadership in concept design and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials.
Requirements:
  • A relevant healthcare degree is required. A medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN, MSc, etc.) is preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure and medical affairs roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Publications) for candidates with doctoral degree.
  • Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork.
  • Critical thinker able to understand complex scenarios and focus on priorities.
  • Good knowledge of medical communication approaches and best practices.
  • Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution.
  • Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be required.
  • Previous experience in mature brands is a plus.
What We Offer:
  • 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.
  • 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.
About Takeda:

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.



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