Global Medical Communications Lead, Neurosciences

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director to translate scientific data into clear medical communications across neuroscience programs. You will develop content, education materials, and congress-related communications in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.

The role emphasizes applying AI and digital tools to improve planning, content development, and stakeholder engagement, with emphasis on global alignment and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare discipline.
• Minimum of 6 to 10 years in biopharmaceutical industry or closely related field.
• At least 3 years in medical communications or related Medical Affairs within a global matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation, and medical strategy.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements related to medical communications and medical review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, and driving solutions in a complex environment.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical communication plans that align with medical strategy and engagement objectives.
• Lead scientific content development by creating core materials, slide decks, FAQs, and other evidence-based resources.
• Plan and deliver congress activities by supporting booth content, symposia, educational materials, and insight-gathering initiatives.
• Collaborate across functions to align priorities, timelines, and deliverables with global, regional, and local stakeholders.
• Conduct medical content reviews by partnering with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to support accurate, balanced, and compliant communications.
• Coordinate content development processes by preparing source materials, supporting content reuse, and identifying future content needs.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to enhance planning, content development, visualization, review processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage execution and continuous improvement by monitoring KPIs, managing vendors and timelines, identifying risks, and incorporating stakeholder insights into planning.

Skills

Medical communications

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in medical comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

In this Associate Director level role, you will help bring scientific evidence to life through clear, accurate, and meaningful medical communications that support assigned neuroscience assets and programs. You will play a key role in ensuring scientific data is translated into communications that are relevant to healthcare professionals and aligned with medical strategy. Your work will contribute to the development of scientific content, educational resources, and congress-related communications that support effective scientific exchange across global audiences. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment that works across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other partners to communicate evidence in a consistent and impactful way. You will also help drive innovation by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools that improve communication quality, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute:

• Develop and execute medical communication plans that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation activities, and healthcare professional engagement objectives.

• Lead scientific content development by creating and maintaining core communication materials, slide decks, frequently asked questions, and other evidence-based resources.

• Plan and deliver congress activities by supporting scientific booth content, symposia, educational materials, and insight-gathering initiatives.

• Collaborate across functions to align priorities, timelines, and deliverables with global, regional, and local stakeholders.

• Conduct medical content reviews by partnering with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to support accurate, balanced, and compliant communications.

• Coordinate content development processes by preparing source materials, supporting content reuse, and identifying future content needs.

• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to enhance planning, content development, visualization, review processes, and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage execution and continuous improvement by monitoring key performance measures, managing vendors and timelines, identifying risks, and incorporating stakeholder insights into planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.

• Minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.

• At least 3 years of experience in medical communications or a related Medical Affairs function within a global matrix environment.

• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation, and medical strategy.

• Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements related to medical communications and medical review processes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, and driving solutions in a complex environment.

• Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within scientific communications.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear communications.

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

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.

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EEO Statement

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.