Associate Director, US Medical Communications - Hematology and Rare Diseases
- Employer
- Takeda
- Location
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- Start date
- Feb 1, 2023
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- Discipline
- Marketing, Marketing/Corporate Communications, Science/R&D, Pathology
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Genetown, Best Places to Work
Job Details
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Job DescriptionAbout the role:
Join Takeda as an Associate Director, US Medical Communications - Hematology and Rare Diseases where you will be a strategic partner of the US Medical Communications team responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical communications strategy across the assigned therapeutic portfolio. You will also be involved in the medical communications Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and Integrated Communication Platform (ICP) development, and content generation, which may include, but is not limited to, publications, scientific slide decks, field medical tools, training materials, congress-related activities, websites/tools, and other medical programs. As part of the US Medical team, you will report to the Director, Medical Communications. This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, MA.
How you will contribute:
You will interact with key internal stakeholders, which may include members of the US Medical Communications Team and other functional medical partners such as Medical and Scientific Directors, Outcomes Research, Field Medical, Medical Information, Program Management; other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical, Publications, Regulatory, Statistics, and Legal.
You will also partner with external key stakeholders such as opinion leaders, investigators, partners, and vendors for medical communication activities related to assigned assets.
Involved in planning, development, and implementation of medical communication plans and education programs for assigned brands and/or pipeline therapies
Maintain in-depth knowledge of medical communications trends and materials (scientific platform, core slide decks, scientific communication plans, digital communication plans) and can drive updates/revisions to these materials
Maintain the scientific accuracy and robustness of the information included in the SCP and Core Communication Objectives (CCOs) for assigned products, and in close collaboration with the cross-functional team supports the development of new SCPs for new products
In collaboration with the US Medical Affairs team, support development and execution of the Medical Communications plan and associated activities, such as generation of core Medical Communication documents, SCP, ICP, medical booths and other congress activities, satellite symposia, educational activities, and scientific meetings with external experts
Support congress planning and execution including oversight of content and design for the medical affairs booth, collection and generation of scientific insights, and planning of scientific symposia
Drive post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post-congress integration of learnings into medical materials and communication plans
Support medical review during the promotional and non-promotional (e.g., disease state) commercial material review, as well as medical affairs material review, for assigned brands
Assist in scientific or medical content development for the Field Medical Learning and Development Team for training materials for assigned therapeutic area
Ensure that assigned medical communication projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed promptly
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline
4+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency
3+ years in medical affairs including roles in medical communication function
Experience leading individuals and cross-functional teams
Experience implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/tools
Ability to work across diverse therapeutic areas
Experience with resource allocation and vendor management
Experience managing budgets
Preferred:
Understand pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management
Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
Understand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations
Experience writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activities
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel to various professional meetings, conferences, and client sites – limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Work Paths
Tuition reimbursement
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.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
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.
LocationsLexington, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeCompany
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people’s lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions.
For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com.
Stock Symbol: TAK
- Website
- https://www.takeda.com/
- Location
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650 East Kendall Street
Cambridge
MA
02421
United States
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