Global Access Scientific Communications Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 223,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda, based in Zurich, seeks a Senior Director for Access Scientific Communications to shape global strategies for RWE/HEOR and Market Access. You will lead communications translating complex evidence into value narratives across medical, access, and commercial teams.

You will leverage AI, analytics, and digital tools to optimize planning, content development, and measurement, ensuring high-impact publications and regulatory-compliant communications worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.
• 11+ years in pharma/healthcare with science communications/RWE/HEOR exposure.
• Experience leading global publication strategies.
• Ability to translate complex evidence into publishable formats.
• Experience with AI, analytics, data visualization in communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead global publication planning and execution for RWE/HEOR.
• Oversee development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Ensure publication priorities align with asset and evidence objectives.
• Collaborate with authors and internal teams to produce rigorous publications.
• Ensure compliance with GPP, ICMJE, Takeda standards and regulatory requirements.
• Translate evidence into strategic communications for reimbursement, HTA, pricing, and access.

Skills

Scientific communications

RWE/HEOR

Publication planning

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Takeda, based in Zurich, seeks a Senior Director for Access Scientific Communications to shape global strategies for RWE/HEOR and Market Access. You will lead communications translating complex evidence into value narratives across medical, access, and commercial teams.

You will leverage AI, analytics, and digital tools to optimize planning, content development, and measurement, ensuring high-impact publications and regulatory-compliant communications worldwide.