Global Neuroscience Medical Communications Lead

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director of medical communications to translate scientific data into Healthcare Professional-focused content and support medical strategy across neuroscience assets.

You will create core materials, educational resources, and congress content within a collaborative cross-functional team. You will drive innovation using digital channels and AI-enabled tools, lead content reviews with Legal/Regulatory, and monitor KPIs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical industry or closely related field.
• 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 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, evidence-generation activities, and healthcare professional engagement objectives.
• Lead scientific content development by creating and maintaining core communication materials, slide decks, FAQs, 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.

Skills

Medical communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

AI-enabled tools

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director of medical communications to translate scientific data into Healthcare Professional-focused content and support medical strategy across neuroscience assets.

You will create core materials, educational resources, and congress content within a collaborative cross-functional team. You will drive innovation using digital channels and AI-enabled tools, lead content reviews with Legal/Regulatory, and monitor KPIs to