Associate Director, US Publications

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Job Description

About the role:

Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Publications where you will work with Director, US Publications and assigned USM Product Medical Team(s) in developing and executing integrated strategic and tactical publication plan(s) for assigned pipeline and in-line product(s). You will also have responsibility for supporting the development of assigned medical and scientific communication strategy and plans in collaboration with respective Product Medical Team(s). This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, MA.

How you will contribute:

You will guide the implementation and optimization of the external vendor model while ensuring the strategic alignment of publications activities across cross-functional partners. This position will have responsibility for the development and implementation of US Publications strategies and budgets.
•    Requires understanding of the ethical considerations around industry sponsored publications, to apply these best practices and policies to USM activities and guide the operations and optimization of the external publication vendor model. 
•    Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the development of integrated publication strategies for assigned products in partnership with respective Medical Team(s) and in alignment with respective USBU commercial brand(s) strategies. Ensure appropriate alignment where necessary with Global Brand Medical and Commercial Strategies and Plans and/or Alliance/Partner(s) and ensuring publication best practices.  
•    Responsible for managing strategic publication plans, external partner/vendors, operations and budgeting. 
•    Serve as a key member of identified USM Product Medical Team(s) 
•    Engage with key internal stakeholders, which includes USM Product Medical Team(s), including Medical/Scientific/Clinical Directors, and other functional medical partners such as Outcomes Research, Field Medical, Scientific Communications (Medical Review, Medical Information, Medical Education, Medical Communications), Medical Operations (Program Management Office); other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical, Publications, Medical Information, Regulatory, Statistics, and Legal. 
•    Provide support to respective Product Medical Teams and others in liaising with key internal and external stakeholders such as therapeutic area thought leaders, investigators, authors, research partners, and affiliates on scientific communication and publication activities related to all assigned programs (pipeline and in-line products)
•    Responsible for ensuring documents and/or business systems utilize good publication practices.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:  
•    Responsible for the management and implementation of the delivery of assigned USM publication strategies and tactical plans to support overall shared medical and business objectives and contribute to the overall respective product medical communication plan(s). 
•    Responsible for ensuring the development of publication strategies for multiple compounds are in alignment with shared medical and commercial brand strategies (including alignment with Global Medical). 
•    Ensure the team is successfully tracking the execution of plans and budgets, communicating information on insights, impact, metrics, and outputs, and informs key stakeholders of issues and opportunities. Provides support for other USM Publication activities in support of Product Medical Team(s) 
•    Determine appropriate resource level for assigned USM publication programs with the external publication vendor model. Ensures that the assigned USM Publications Team is providing the appropriate oversight, management, and setting clear expectations with external vendors. When necessary, leads vendor selection/contracting activities in collaboration with Procurement/Legal/Contracting and US Publications team that ensure operational efficiency and excellence within the USM.

•    Ensure that defined processes for development of USM-sponsored publications are implemented to ensure compliance, good publication practices, enhanced functional productivity and efficiency, and establish business relationships to increase the value of the department work product while keeping Director, US Publications informed about the business. 

•    Lead and/or delegate the conduct of respective USM Publication team(s) meetings. Actively participate in assigned Product Medical Team(s) Meetings and other related meetings (i.e., USM related; USBU related, Global); and has a good understanding of the therapeutic areas and compounds under his/her responsibility. Reviews manuscripts, abstracts, and poster/slide content for accuracy and scientific rigor as requested and/or identified.

•    Attend conferences, symposia or other meetings as necessary or as assigned and act as a liaison between USM Scientific Communications, USM and Global Medical Affairs, Global Publications, and external stakeholders.

•    Oversee the implementation and adherence to relevant Takeda policies, SOPs, and compliance guidelines. Maintain critical understanding of publication best practices, ethical considerations, and industry guidelines.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences-related field is required.
•    5 + years Medical Affairs experience, including Publications or related biomedical industry experience and 4+ year budgetary experience
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills
•    Knowledge of pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications and current standards of good publication practice 
•    Ability to work across diverse therapeutic areas
•    Effectively work with and lead cross-functional teams
•    Experience with resource allocation and vendor management
•    Project management skills

Preferred:
•    MS, PharmD, PhD, or MD degree; post-doctoral residency or fellowship
•    Experience managing publication strategies, plans, workflow and tools and/or team
•    Expertise in Medical Affairs product life-cycle management
•    Cross-functional leadership experience within the Pharmaceutical or related industry

Travel requirements:

•    Ability to travel to various professional meetings, conferences and Takeda sites – limited overnight (10-30%).

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.

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:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$168,700.00 - $265,100.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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