Access Publications Lead

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director to shape publication strategies and translate scientific evidence into high-quality publications supporting market access objectives. You will lead planning and delivery of abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, and plain-language summaries, collaborating across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global/Regional Market Access.

You will apply AI-enabled tools to improve planning, monitor performance, manage budgets, timelines, and mentoring,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline with 6+ years in biopharma.
• 3+ years in scientific publications or planning in global matrix.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, trial design, biostatistics, and data reporting.
• Familiarity with publication practices, authorship, disclosure standards, and reporting guidelines.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring others.
• Experience applying AI and digital technologies in publications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publication strategies aligned with medical strategy.
• Oversee abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain-language summaries.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and timelines.
• Ensure publication quality and compliance with guidelines.
• Create reusable evidence resources and derivative content.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve planning and content.
• Monitor publication performance and incorporate insights.
• Manage budgets, timelines, vendors, risk, and mentoring.

Skills

Publication planning

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific communications

AI-enabled publications

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare

Tools

AI-enabled tools for publications

Job description

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.

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.

Details

Locations Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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About Takeda

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.