Associate Director, Scientific Communications Lead, Lung, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

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

Job summary

Takeda’s Global Medical Affairs Oncology team seeks a publication strategy lead to own integrated publication plans for oncology assets, aligned with medical strategy and data availability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage agencies, and ensure timely, rigorous communications across channels.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and at least 5 years in healthcare publications, with oncology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or Bachelor’s in science with commensurate experience.
• At least 5 years of healthcare or related experience, including 3 years in medical publications.
• Knowledge of GPP3, ICMJE, and CONSORT standards.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cross-functional, geographically diverse teams and publication management systems such as Datavision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publication and scientific communication plans in partnership with cross-functional teams to support product medical strategies.
• Lead publication planning activities by coordinating content development, timelines, and stakeholder alignment across assigned programs.
• Review scientific publications and materials to ensure accuracy, scientific rigor, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Partner with authors and external experts to facilitate content development and support effective scientific communication.
• Oversee vendors and publication resources to support delivery of publication plans, budgets, and operational objectives.
• Develop scientific communication materials including presentations, training resources, and other medical affairs content.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on publication strategy, execution best practices, and good publication practices.

Skills

Publication planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communications

Project management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

PhD or PharmD preferred

Tools

Datavision

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Global Medical Affairs Oncology team, you will report to the Scientific Communications Group Lead, Lung and help advance Takeda Oncology’s vision to cure cancer. As a subject matter expert in publication best practices and scientific communications strategy, you will proactively define, own, and drive the integrated publication and scientific communication strategy, plans, and deliverables for assigned oncology assets, aligned with medical strategy, transparency requirements, data availability, and business priorities. You will be accountable for timely, accurate, scientifically rigorous, and compliant execution and for maintaining a consistent scientific voice across channels.You will lead cross-functional publication planning and partner with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Outcomes Research, regional and local teams, authors, investigators, opinion leaders, and affiliates. You will oversee the end-to-end development of publications for external audiences and a broad range of medical communications deliverables, including scientific platforms and narratives, congress materials, slide decks, pathway and guideline submissions, training resources, animations, and digital amplification of data. You will also manage agency partners, publication systems, budgets, timelines, risks, and quality standards, serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned programs.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and execute publication and scientific communication plans in partnership with cross-functional teams to support product medical strategies.


• Lead publication planning activities by coordinating content development, timelines, and stakeholder alignment across assigned programs.


• Review scientific publications and materials to ensure accuracy, scientific rigor, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.


• Partner with authors and external experts to facilitate content development and support effective scientific communication.


• Oversee vendors and publication resources to support delivery of publication plans, budgets, and operational objectives.


• Develop scientific communication materials including presentations, training resources, and other medical affairs content.


• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on publication strategy, execution best practices, and good publication practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry


• At least 5 years of healthcare or related experience, including 3 years of experience developing and executing medical publications within the pharmaceutical or, biotechnology industry, or within a medical communications agency, is essential.


• Knowledge of the scientific publication planning processes, current standards of good publication practice (GPP3), pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications (ICMJE), and scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT)


• Oncology experience strongly preferred


• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and medical information.


• Experience managing external vendors, resources, or service providers to support program objectives.


• Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development, clinical trial design, statistical methods, and clinical data reporting requirements.


• Experience in medical communications function, which may include publications, medical information, and/or training.


• Experience working effectively with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams and using publication management systems such as Datavision

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% domestic and international travel required

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. This position is currently classified as \"hybrid\" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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. For information about our benefits, please click here.

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