Global Medical Communications Lead, Dermatology

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Global Medical Communications Lead for Dermatology. This role involves driving the strategic planning and execution of medical communications, overseeing teams, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate holds a relevant healthcare degree and has at least 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in medical dermatology. This position supports hybrid work arrangements and is committed to equitable compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in medical dermatology strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing medical communications agencies.
• Experience in strategy, planning, execution of medical communications.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic planning and execution of the medical communications plan.
• Lead the planning and oversight of congress plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership.
• Plan and execute integrated congress plans, booth content, FAQs, and debriefs.
• Develop medical communications platforms and core objectives.
• Drive development and updating of medical communications materials.
• Generate scientific content for internal/external medical communications.
• Serve as medical approver during review of materials.
• Evaluate speakers for medical communication events.
• Ensure initiatives stay on strategy, within budget, and on time.
• Coordinate with Group Lead to monitor goals and delivery.
• Oversee budget, forecast, and vendor management.

Skills

Medical communications strategy

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Understanding complex datasets

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant healthcare degree

Medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN, MS)

Job description

Objectives/Purpose

The Global Medical Communications Lead, Dermatology is a key strategic partner of the Global Medical Affairs team, responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive medical communications plan as a central component of the global medical strategy for assigned assets.

In strategic partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Global Medical Communications Lead, Dermatology will:

• Be the key decision maker in asset level medical communication strategies and implementation
• Be a cross-functional and influential leader and decision maker that has direct impact on assets and functions
• Proactively interface with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership and technical expertise across a disease state area, contributing to launch and life‑cycle management of a medical unit
• Lead the planning and execution of the integrated congress plans including oversight of content for and design of the Medical Affairs booth, creation of FAQs, collection and generation of scientific insights, scientific symposia as well as pre‑con, post‑con and daily debrief meetings
• Lead the development of scientific communication platform and core communication objectives in collaboration with cross‑functional team
• Drive the development and updating of medical communications materials (scientific communication platform, lexicon, core slide decks, communication plan, etc)
• Generate scientific content for internal and external medical communications‑related activities such as scientific slide decks and digital assets for use during internal education, scientific symposia and medical affairs advisory boards
• Serve as the medical approver during the formal review process for medical materials
• Evaluate and recommend speakers for medical communication events
• Ensure that all medical communication initiatives remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Group Lead to monitor performance of goals and delivery of medical communications plans
• Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management for assigned asset(s)

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• A relevant healthcare degree is required. A medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN, MS) is preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience (for candidates with doctoral degrees or 10 years of experience (for candidates with master’s degrees) in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure and medical affairs roles
• Prior experience in medical dermatology strongly preferred
• Experience in medical communications strategy, planning, and execution required
• Critical thinker able to understand complex disease states, datasets and strategic scenarios
• Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork and focus on priorities
• Experience overseeing medical communications agencies and managing budget, or experience working at a medical communications agency
• Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution
• Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be 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.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, 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.

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