Global Scientific Communications Director

Takeda; Zürich; On-site; CHF 159,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks a Director-level scientific communications leader to shape and deliver evidence-based strategies that advance medical affairs and therapeutic area programs. You will guide publications, educational content, and communications platforms while mentoring a global team and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

You will drive digital and AI-enabled approaches to enhance scientific exchange, optimize workflows, and ensure high-impact engagement with healthcare professionals across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–12 years in pharmaceutical industry, with at least half in Medical Affairs.
• 5+ years in medical publications or scientific communications.
• Experience leading teams within Global Medical Affairs.
• Experience in complex global matrix environments and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading business process transformation and programs with complex deliverables.
• Strong understanding of drug development and exposure to clinical development.
• Hands-on experience implementing digital and AI technologies to improve scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific communication strategies by developing integrated plans aligned with global medical strategy.
• Oversee scientific content development across publications, congress materials, and educational content.
• Develop and mentor team members to enable high-quality execution.
• Provide functional leadership aligning priorities with therapeutic area strategies and business needs.
• Partner across functions and regions to ensure coordinated execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive operating model adoption with standardized content development and reuse practices.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance scientific exchange and workflows.
• Establish performance and quality standards across scientific communications.

Skills

Scientific communications leadership

Team leadership

Digital/AI in communications

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Takeda seeks a Director-level scientific communications leader to shape and deliver evidence-based strategies that advance medical affairs and therapeutic area programs. You will guide publications, educational content, and communications platforms while mentoring a global team and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

You will drive digital and AI-enabled approaches to enhance scientific exchange, optimize workflows, and ensure high-impact engagement with healthcare professionals across