Global Head of Scientific Communications & Publications

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Director to shape and deliver scientific communication strategies that support evidence dissemination across an assigned therapeutic area. You will align scientific communications with global medical strategy and engage healthcare professionals through integrated, evidence-based messaging and platforms.

You will lead content development, mentor teams, and drive standardized processes while accelerating digital and AI-enabled approaches to improve scientific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with at least half in Medical Affairs.
• 5+ years in medical publications, scientific communications, or related fields within biopharma or academia.
• Experience leading and developing teams within Global Medical Affairs or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex global matrix environments and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading business process transformation and programs with complex deliverables.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and exposure to clinical development.
• Hands-on experience applying digital and AI technologies to improve communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific communication strategies by developing and executing integrated plans aligned with global medical strategy.
• Oversee scientific content development including publications, congress materials, educational content, slide decks, training resources, and other evidence-based communications.
• Develop and mentor team members to foster collaboration and high-quality execution.
• Provide functional leadership by aligning priorities, resources, and execution with therapeutic area strategies and business needs.
• Partner across functions and regions to ensure coordination and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive operating model adoption by standardizing content development and enabling content reuse.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance scientific exchange and workflows.
• Establish performance and quality standards with defined measures and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scientific communications

Team leadership

Global Medical Affairs

Strategic planning

Digital/AI in communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Director to shape and deliver scientific communication strategies that support evidence dissemination across an assigned therapeutic area. You will align scientific communications with global medical strategy and engage healthcare professionals through integrated, evidence-based messaging and platforms.

You will lead content development, mentor teams, and drive standardized processes while accelerating digital and AI-enabled approaches to improve scientific