Global Publications 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 translate scientific evidence into high-quality publications.

You will develop global publication strategies, manage abstracts, manuscripts, congress materials, and plain-language summaries across therapeutic programs. Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and external partners to align priorities, ensure compliance with authorship and disclosure standards, and apply AI-enabled tools to improve planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
• 6–10 years in biopharmaceutical industry or related field.
• At least 3 years in scientific publications or publication planning in a global matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics, and clinical data reporting.
• Knowledge of publication practices, authorship, disclosure standards, and reporting guidelines.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and digital technologies in publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global publication plans aligned with medical strategy and evidence-generation activities.
• Lead publication planning and delivery for abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, and plain-language summaries.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure publication compliance and quality with standards, authorship, disclosure, and reporting guidelines.
• Advance dissemination strategies by planning publications as reusable evidence assets and enabling derivative content.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning, data visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
• Monitor publication performance by tracking metrics and integrating insights into plans.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, vendors, and risk management to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Publication planning

Scientific communication

Biostatistics knowledge

Verbal/presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or healthcare

Tools

Publication management software

AI-enabled publication tools

Job description

Job Description

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About the Role

In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support the communication of research findings for assigned assets and programs. You will play a key role in developing and executing global publication strategies that align with broader medical objectives and help make evidence accessible to relevant audiences through timely and effective dissemination. Your work will contribute to the planning and delivery of scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, congress presentations, and plain language summaries that support evidence communication across multiple channels. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment that works across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and external partners to advance scientific exchange. You will also help drive innovation by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools that enhance publication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and execute global publication plans that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation activities, and broader evidence dissemination objectives.
• Lead publication planning and delivery by overseeing abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries, and publication team activities.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication strategies with internal stakeholders and external authors.
• Ensure publication compliance and quality by supporting adherence to publication standards, authorship principles, disclosure requirements, and reporting guidelines.
• Advance evidence dissemination strategies by planning publications as reusable evidence assets and enabling development of derivative content.
• Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning, data visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
• Monitor publication performance by tracking key measures and integrating stakeholder, congress, and digital insights into publication plans.
• Manage execution and resources by overseeing budgets, timelines, vendors, risk identification, and matrix leadership responsibilities.

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 scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting.
• Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines.
• 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 publications or scientific communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.

Locations

While a primary location is identified for this role, qualified internal candidates in other locations Zurich, Switzerland may also be considered, subject to business needs, role requirements, and local employment considerations.

Compensation

The salary range displayed reflects the primary location associated with this posting. Compensation may vary for candidates considered in other locations. Where applicable, location-specific salary ranges and compensation information will be provided in accordance with local requirements.

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.

Worker Type

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

EEO Statement

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Company Values

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.