Access Publications Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston seeks an Associate Director to shape publication strategies and translate evidence into high-quality communications that support market access. You will collaborate across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global/Regional Market Access to produce publications and AI-enabled content that meets regulatory standards.

You will lead planning for abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, and plain-language summaries, while mentoring teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare
• 6+ years in biopharma or related field
• 3+ years in scientific publications/publication planning
• Knowledge of drug development, trial design, biostatistics, and reporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publication strategies
• Lead publication planning for abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, and summaries
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and timelines
• Ensure publication quality and compliance with standards
• Create reusable evidence resources and derivative content
• Apply AI-enabled technologies to improve planning and content development
• Monitor publication performance and incorporate insights
• Oversee budgets, timelines, vendors, risks, and mentoring

Skills

Publication strategy

Cross-functional leadership

AI-powered publications

Scientific communication

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare

Job description

Job Description

In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that important scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support market access objectives and evidence dissemination efforts. You will play a key role in developing and executing publication strategies for assigned assets and programs, working closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global and Regional Market Access. Your work will contribute to the timely delivery of scientifically rigorous publications that communicate evidence in ways that are relevant to key audiences. You will be part of a collaborative, cross‑functional environment that helps bring clinical and outcomes‑related evidence to life through effective scientific publications and communication channels. You will also help advance innovative ways of working by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence‑enabled tools that enhance publication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and execute publication strategies that align with medical strategy, evidence‑generation plans, and broader evidence dissemination objectives.
• Lead publication planning and delivery by overseeing abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries, and publication team activities.
• Partner across cross‑functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication activities with internal stakeholders and external authors.
• Ensure publication quality and compliance by supporting adherence to publication standards, authorship requirements, disclosure practices, and reporting guidelines.
• Create reusable evidence resources by planning publications as foundational assets and supporting development of derivative content.
• Apply digital and AI‑enabled technologies to improve publication planning, visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
• Monitor publication performance by tracking key measures and incorporating field, congress, and digital insights into publication plans.
• Manage resources and execution by overseeing budgets, timelines, vendors, risk management activities, and mentoring responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
• At least 3+ years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting.
• Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, developing solutions, and coaching or mentoring others.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence‑enabled tools and digital technologies within publications or scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.

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: Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range: $169,400.00 - $266,200.00

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.

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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes