Access Publications Lead

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

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director to translate scientific evidence into high-quality publications supporting market access. You will develop publication strategies, oversee abstracts and manuscripts, and collaborate with Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global/Regional Market Access to disseminate evidence effectively.

You’ll drive publication quality, compliance, and derivative content while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
• 6+ years in biopharmaceutical industry or closely related field.
• At least 3+ years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning in 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publication strategies aligned with medical strategy and evidence plans.
• Lead publication planning and delivery including abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations and plain language summaries.
• Partner across cross-functional teams to align priorities and timelines with internal stakeholders and authors.
• Ensure publication quality and compliance with publication standards, authorship and disclosure practices.
• Create reusable evidence resources and derivative content for broader dissemination.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning and workflow.
• Monitor publication performance using field, congress and digital insights for planning updates.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, vendors, risk management and mentoring responsibilities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication & presentation

Publication practices & guidelines

AI-enabled tools in publications

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare

3+ years in scientific publications/publication planning

Job description

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About the Role:

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.

Benefits

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EEO Statement:

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Locations:

Boston, MA

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Job Exempt:

Yes

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