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Job Description

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Congress Strategy - Dermatology/Immunology out of our Lexington, MA office.  Reporting into the US Medical Communications and Scientific Training Director, Dermatology/Immunology, this position is a visible role to support the development, operationalization, and execution of Takeda US Medical’s scientific and medical congress strategy in Dermatology/Immunology. You will lead the creation of a roadmap and process for Medical Congress presence and engagement. This role requires someone who can constructively collaborate cross-functionally to develop an industry-leading operational framework and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

How you will contribute:

• Develop and manage the annual congress strategic planning process for US Medical Communications Dermatology/Immunology team (including forecasting +3 years) and ensuring proper linkage to the Annual US Medical and Budget Planning process
• Lead cross-functional, annual and periodic congress planning meetings
• Maintain a high level of cross-functional coordination, strategic planning, budget and compliance adherence, liaising with other planning groups (e.g., meetings and events, finance, etc.)
• Benchmark and develop insights strategy to ensure constant awareness of changing landscape of scientific congress presence to support developing Takeda’s leadership presence
• Collaborate on new and innovative digital engagement and communication approaches associated with congress strategies
• Develop and implement impactful metric measures for medical activities at congresses, enable adoption of best practices, articulate lessons learned to inform future planning consistently
• Develop and manage internal congress Microsoft Teams and SharePoint sites, and various digital resources
• Drive any needed congress workstream “think tank” initiatives
• Inform the list of US Medical preferred agencies for congress use
• Ensure and maintain Takeda’s awareness of industry standards and best practices, and lessons learned to inform Takeda’s congress strategy

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4+ 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 or 7+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry for candidates with a master’s degree required
• Experienced leading congress planning in Dermatology is strongly preferred; having led the planning and execution of at least 3 major US congresses
• Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects, multi-department budgets, PO processes, and vendor management
• Well-developed ability to identify and interpret problems, recommend creative alternatives, and influence the decision-making process to obtain optimum solutions
• Ability to oversee multiple activities simultaneously while facing many deadlines
• Familiarity with US regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution
• Fluent in Microsoft Office 365 suite of apps (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with project-based financial management and administration

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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