Global Scientific Communications Director

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Director-level Medical Communications leader to shape evidence-based strategies and align scientific messaging with medical strategy for healthcare professionals.

You will oversee publications and educational resources, mentor a global team, drive digital and AI-enabled approaches, and collaborate across regions to enable coordinated execution in a complex matrix.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years in pharma with Medical Affairs exposure.
• Experience leading teams in a global medical affairs or related field.
• Strong publication and scientific communications background.
• Ability to navigate complex global matrix environments and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with digital and AI technologies to improve communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific communication strategies and publication plans aligned with global medical strategy.
• Oversee development of publications, congress materials, educational content, and training resources.
• Develop and mentor team members across the scientific communications group.
• Provide functional leadership aligning priorities with therapeutic area strategies.
• Partner across functions and regions to ensure coordinated execution.
• Drive standardized content development approaches and content reuse.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance scientific exchange.

Skills

Medical Publications

Scientific Communications

Team Leadership

Global Collaboration

AI in Communications

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Director-level Medical Communications leader to shape evidence-based strategies and align scientific messaging with medical strategy for healthcare professionals.

You will oversee publications and educational resources, mentor a global team, drive digital and AI-enabled approaches, and collaborate across regions to enable coordinated execution in a complex matrix.