Associate Director, Scientific Communications — Oncology Publications

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 185.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA, is seeking a scientific publications lead within Global Medical Affairs Oncology. You will own integrated publication strategies, manage cross-functional plans, and ensure rigorous, compliant scientific communications across channels.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Clinical Development, Outcomes Research, authors, and affiliates, plus oversight of budgets and vendors to deliver high-quality publications and materials for external audiences.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Publication planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Medical communications

Vendor management

Scientific writing

Datavision

Ausbildung

PhD

PharmD

Bachelor's degree + experience

Tools

Datavision

Jobbeschreibung

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA, is seeking a scientific publications lead within Global Medical Affairs Oncology. You will own integrated publication strategies, manage cross-functional plans, and ensure rigorous, compliant scientific communications across channels.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Clinical Development, Outcomes Research, authors, and affiliates, plus oversight of budgets and vendors to deliver high-quality publications and materials for external audiences.