Global Medical Communication & Publications Lead, Immunology

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Job Description

About the Role:

• The Associate Director, Global Medical Communication & Publication Lead develops and executes the integrated scientific communications plan, spanning medical communications and publications, for assigned asset(s) or program(s), in alignment with the asset medical strategy and with Group Lead guidance on broader TA decisions.
• Ensures evidence for assigned asset(s) is translated into accurate, compliant and audience-relevant communications and publications, delivered in the right format, through the right channels, at the right time.
• Leads core scientific content, publications, congress and medical education deliverables as one integrated plan.
• Applies AI-enabled tools and digital channels within assigned scope to improve efficiency, quality and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop and execute the integrated scientific communications plan for assigned asset(s), aligned with medical strategy and evidence-generation plans and supporting a consistent omnichannel HCP experience across publications, core content and digital channels; drive prioritization, timelines and decisions within scope.
• Lead development and maintenance of SCPs, lexicons, core slide decks and FAQs, and deliver the global publication plan (abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries), ensuring one consistent scientific narrative.
• Plan and execute congress and medical education activities for assigned asset(s), including booth content, symposia, FAQs and insight collection.
• Lead cross-functional planning with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, evidence generation, regional/local teams and external authors; influence without authority to align priorities and timelines.
• Provide medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials, partnering with Legal and Regulatory to ensure accurate, balanced and compliant communication. Ensure publications adhere to SOPs, GPP, ICMJE and reporting guidelines, with appropriate authorship and timely disclosure.
• Prepare clear briefs and approved source packages for the GCC and Medical Content Factory; identify reuse opportunities and plan derivative needs up front.
• Pilot and apply AI-enabled tools and digital channels to improve planning, content development, visualization and review within assigned scope.
• Track agreed KPIs and integrate field, congress and digital insights into plan updates.
• Manage budget, forecasts, timelines and vendors for assigned asset(s); identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Provide matrix leadership, coaching or mentoring to managers, fellows and contributors as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MSc, PharmD, PhD or MD).
• Minimum relevant experience: Bachelor's degree + 10 years, Master's degree + 8 years, or Doctorate + 6 years in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field.
• 3-5+ years in medical communications and/or publications within a global matrix environment; experience across both preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation, evidence generation and medical strategy.
• Solid knowledge of medical review and regulatory/legal guidance for medical communications, and of good publication practice and reporting guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE); CMPP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Makes decisions within assigned scope, identifies risks, proposes solutions and escalates appropriately; experience coaching or mentoring others.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and digital technologies in scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; translates complex data into clear communications.
• Experience in the assigned therapeutic area a plus.
• Domestic and international travel required (up to ~20%), including congresses and offsite meetings.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$169,400.00 - $266,200.00

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…