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Director, Global Publications Lead, Dermatology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
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  • Job Level: Senior
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Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0163939 Date posted 09/30/2025 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Director, Global Publications Lead, Dermatology

Objectives/Purpose

The Director, Global Publications Lead, Dermatology, is a key strategic partner of the Dermatology and Immunology Medical Affairs teams, responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive publication plan.

In partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Global Publications Lead, Dermatology will:

  • Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and annual workshops to drive the development of the strategic global publication plan for the assigned programs with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous and diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide and lead high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in developing and disseminating Takeda’s scientific and medical data at the Global level, including the integration of AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to enhance publication planning, data dissemination, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies
  • Collaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of all publication activities
  • Create a spirit of cooperation and collaboration and foster diversity of opinion and an environment of psychological safety and open communication in the establishment and execution of annual program strategies, objectives, tactics and priorities
  • Bring deep subject matter expertise on innovative and compliant publication strategies, tactics and policies
  • Ensure that all of Takeda’s publication related activities are conducted according to Takeda’s standards, SOPs, applicable working instructions and, industry standards and educate on these policies as necessary
  • Ensure high scientific quality, alignment with medical strategy and adherence to compliance/legal requirements
  • Manage 3rd-party vendors to ensure delivery of quality publications on time and on budget
  • Utilize and champion the use of AI and digital technologies to optimize publication workflows and processes, including applications in literature review, plain language summary creation, and innovative approaches to data synthesis and visualization.
  • Create, review and oversee the publication budget and serve as a financial steward in the creation of publication deliverable approaches and in the use of external vendors
  • Ensure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with Takeda’s standards, on SOPs, company systems and tools while managing all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projects

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

  • A higher education degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.), or master’s degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent with demonstrated experience in publication management
  • 8-10+ 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, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development (e.g. clinical scientist, medical information, medical communications, medical information, publications).
  • CMPP certification preferred
  • Prior experience in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases is preferred, especially in psoriasis or dermatology
  • Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI tools and/or digital technologies in scientific communications and publication planning.
  • Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.
  • Deep knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and industry standards for reporting scientific studies including but not limited to GPP, ICMJE, COPE, CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA
  • Experience and knowledge of publication management software/systems
  • Ability to foster diversity of opinion and an environment of open communication and trust
  • Demonstrated ability in coordinating and implementing simultaneous projects within a complex global matrix and align region and country-specific priorities into a unified approach that meets multiple stakeholder needs
  • Proactive, enterprise thinker with multicultural outlook, and the ability to work effectively in a geographically and functionally diverse organization. 
  • Experience in vendor and budget management

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-termincentives. 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

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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