Group Lead, Global Scientific Communications, Immunology

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Job Description

Role Objective:

• Group Lead, Global Scientific Communications has ultimate accountability for delivering and executing scientific communication strategies in Immunology in close alignment with the global medical affairs Immunology strategy teams.  This includes responsibility for scientific messaging contents and cadence across Immunology compounds and programs. 

• Responsibilities include development of integrated scientific communications plans and supportive materials, publication strategy & plan, scientific slide decks, scientific communication platforms, training content, FAQs, symposia, congress materials, medical education materials, etc., all in close partnership with the relevant Immunology strategy units.

• Ensures optimal use of internal and outsourced resources; the efficient and effective management of teams in alignment with relevant Global Medical Strategy Teams (MSTs). 

• Apply novel digital solutions such as virtual reality and interactive technology in immunology congress and scientific communication strategies,

•  Embed AI-enabled strategies and platforms where applicable in publications and scientific communication processes

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop scientific communications and publications in collaboration with medical information, training, evidence generation and other cross-functional partnerships across the medical affairs ecosystem in in alignment with the medical strategy and in support of a consistent omnichannel HCP experience.

• Direct development and execution of integrated scientific communication plans applying AI when applicable through close collaboration with cross-functional teams (including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, GPD comms), to ensure alignment and integration of medical communication and publication initiatives, thus enabling scientific engagement and effective targeted education and data driven interventions with the hope of achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

• Lead and manage the Immunology scientific communications team, driving the development, review, and timely publication of high-quality publications such as scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and digital enhancements.

• Lead the Immunology scientific communications team in building AI and other technology capabilities.

• Utilize AI and other digital platforms, such as social media, to implement strategies for Scientific Communications in support of the Medical Strategy.

• Apply digital solutions and AI to enhance scientific exchange and engagement, and to optimize scientific communication workflows and processes.

• Define best practices, identify high-risk activities, and provide risk-mitigation steps for communication-related activities. 

• Maintain close working relationship with Global Medical Heads, Global Medical Directors, heads of Regional and other business unit Medical Affairs offices, LOCs and LOC medical directors, TDC, TPI, and TPC to ensure appropriate alignment of activities and efforts, including effective management of communications teams and appropriate contribution to the Global MSTs.  

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional development and promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Scientific Communication and Publications best practices, including latest AI advancements and their integration into Scientific communication strategies

Technical/Functional Expertise:

• Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs   

• Global regulatory expertise with demonstrated strong ability for collaboration and team leadership; experience leading and working with cross-cultural teams. 

• Therapeutic area expertise 

• Knowledge of digital innovation in the scientific communication area

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures and lead a large, diverse team.

• TA level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results. 

• Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing. 

• Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company. 

• Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms. 

• Leadership presence and confidence 

• Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviours for the organization. 

• Ability to develop and drive a Global Workforce and Talent strategy for colleagues in the Global, Regional and Local organizations 

• Drive new ways of working, incorporating new digital solutions, including AI, in work processes.

Decision-making and Autonomy:

• Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the TA and TA strategy. 

• Accountable for decision making for Scientific Communications function within Immunology.  

• Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. 

• Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless execution.   

• Accountable for designing and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope. 

Interaction:

• Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating an inspiring and engaging workplace including digital solutions

• Effectively implement R&D’s partnership strategy 

• Effectively represent Takeda in with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner. 

• Ability to create teams with a focus on psychological safety

• Build strong partnerships and drive role clarity with other interfacing Takeda functions, including but not limited to Medical Strategy Teams, GPTs, TAUs, Business Units (USBU, OBU, VBU, etc.), GEO, GPSE, LOCs, GPLS, and Market Access. 

Complexity:

• Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity. 

• Breadth of knowledge required across therapeutic area, indications, and/or modalities. 

• Experience operating in a multi-disciplinary drug development environment including international experience and exposure to a variety of therapeutic areas. 

Education, Behavioral Competencies, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred (e.g. MSc, Pharmacist, PharmD, PhD or MD) 

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, at least half of which is in Medical Affairs

• 5-8+ years’ experience in medical publications/communications, or other related areas within the biopharmaceutical industry, or academia, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development (e.g. clinical scientist, medical information, medical communications, medical information, publications)

• Immunology therapeutic area expertise preferred  

• Understands and delivers critical capabilities of a modern global specialty medicine medical affairs organization: clinical research, evidence generation, value demonstration, medical communication, medical information, publication activities, congress presentations, interaction with Medical Science Liaison networks, compliance, and public speaking.  

• Management experience in Global Medical Affairs or related field, leading a small-medium organization and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders. 

• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables. 

• Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with significant direct exposure to clinical development 

• Experience in the assigned therapeutic area a plus

• Hands-on experience implementing digital and AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, machine learning, automation) to enhance scientific communications effectiveness and impact

• Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams. Strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions. 

• Health care business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. 

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel (domestic and international) required

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$191,800.00 - $301,400.00

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. 

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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