Global Medical Communications Lead, PDT

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director to transform scientific evidence into clear medical communications across development programs.

You will lead content creation, plan congress activities, and collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and other partners to deliver accurate, compliant scientific communications. You will apply digital channels and AI-enabled tools to improve planning, content quality, and stakeholder engagement while monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare required.
• 6–10 years biopharmaceutical industry experience, with medical communications exposure.
• At least 3 years in medical communications within a global matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation and medical strategy.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and digital technologies in scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical communication plans aligned with strategy and evidence-generation activities.
• Lead scientific content creation and maintain core resources and FAQs.
• Plan and deliver congress activities and symposia materials.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align priorities and timelines.
• Conduct medical content reviews with Legal and Regulatory to ensure compliant communications.
• Coordinate content development workflows and anticipate future needs.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve planning and engagement.
• Monitor execution, budgets, risks, and stakeholder feedback to refine plans.

Skills

Medical communications experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent written/verbal/presentation

Strategic content planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

About the Role:

In this Associate Director level role, you will help transform scientific evidence into clear, impactful medical communications that support assigned development assets and programs. You will play a key role in ensuring scientific information is communicated accurately, compliantly, and in ways that are meaningful to healthcare professionals. Your work will contribute to the development of scientific content, educational resources, and congress‑related materials that support broader medical strategies and evidence‑generation efforts. You will be part of a global, collaborative environment that works across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other partner functions to deliver consistent and effective scientific communications. You will also help advance innovative ways of working by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence‑enabled tools that improve efficiency, content quality, 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 creation by developing and maintaining core communication resources, slide decks, frequently asked questions, and other evidence‑based materials.
• Plan and deliver congress activities by supporting scientific booth content, symposia materials, educational initiatives, and insight collection efforts.
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and communication plans 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 workflows by preparing source materials, enabling content reuse, and anticipating future content needs.
• Apply digital and AI‑enabled technologies to improve planning, content development, visualization, review processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor execution and performance by tracking key measures, managing budgets and vendors, identifying risks, and incorporating insights into ongoing plans.

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, developing solutions, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence‑enabled tools and digital technologies within scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.

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

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.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions:

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time
Job Exempt Yes

Legal Notice

It 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.

About Takeda

Takeda is an industry‑leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda‑ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.