Associate Director, Oncology Scientific Communications

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

Job summary

Takeda Oncology seeks a Scientific Communications Lead, Associate Director, Hematology to define and drive global publication strategy, coordinate cross-functional medical affairs teams, and ensure scientific rigor across publications.

The role leads a publications planning team, manages vendors and budgets, interfaces with investigators and leaders, and supports data dissemination through diverse channels while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred).
• 7+ years healthcare or related experience, including 3+ years of experience with the development and execution of medical publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global or regionally integrated strategic publication plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Lead publications planning team and manage external vendors and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT, and other standards; maintain Datavision databases.

Skills

Publication planning

Medical communications

Vendor management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)

Tools

Datavision

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Takeda Oncology seeks a Scientific Communications Lead, Associate Director, Hematology to define and drive global publication strategy, coordinate cross-functional medical affairs teams, and ensure scientific rigor across publications.

The role leads a publications planning team, manages vendors and budgets, interfaces with investigators and leaders, and supports data dissemination through diverse channels while maintaining regulatory compliance.