Group Lead, Global Scientific Communications PDT

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

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Director-level Medical Affairs communications leader to shape and deliver evidence-based scientific strategies across an assigned therapeutic area. You will align scientific messaging with broader medical strategy and ensure engagement with healthcare professionals through publications, congress materials, and educational content, while embracing AI-enabled approaches.

You will lead and mentor a team, partner across global regions, institute standardized

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years in pharma, with at least half in Medical Affairs.
• 5+ years in medical publications or scientific communications.
• Experience leading teams in Global Medical Affairs or related field.
• Ability to work in complex global matrix environments and influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading transformation programs and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated scientific communication and publication plans aligned with global medical strategy.
• Oversee development of publications, congress materials, educational content, and other evidence-based communications.
• Develop and mentor team members across the scientific communications function.
• Provide functional leadership aligning priorities with therapeutic area strategies and business needs.
• Partner across functions and regions to ensure coordinated execution and role clarity.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance scientific exchange and workflows.
• Establish performance and quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Medical Affairs experience

Publications / scientific comms

Leadership & team development

Global matrix collaboration

Digital & AI in communications

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

In this Director level role, you will help shape and deliver scientific communication strategies that support the dissemination of evidence across an assigned therapeutic area. You will play a key role in aligning scientific communications with broader medical strategy, helping ensure consistent and impactful engagement with healthcare professionals through integrated, evidence-based communications. Your work will contribute to the development of scientific messaging, publications, educational resources, and communication platforms that support therapeutic area programs and priorities. You will be part of a global team that works across Medical Affairs and other partner functions to advance scientific exchange, drive innovation, and improve the impact of scientific communications. You will also help accelerate the use of digital and artificial intelligence-enabled approaches that enhance how scientific information is developed, shared, and utilized.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead scientific communication strategies: by developing and executing integrated scientific communication and publication plans aligned with global medical strategy.
• Oversee scientific content development: by guiding the creation of publications, congress materials, educational content, slide decks, training resources, and other evidence-based communications.
• Develop and mentor team members: by fostering collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and high-quality execution across the scientific communications team.
• Provide functional leadership: by aligning priorities, resources, and execution plans with therapeutic area strategies and business needs.
• Partner across functions and regions: to ensure coordinated execution, stakeholder alignment, and clarity of roles across global and local teams.
• Drive operating model adoption: by advancing standardized content development approaches, resource optimization, and content reuse practices.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled solutions: by applying innovative approaches that enhance scientific exchange, improve workflows, and increase communication impact.
• Establish performance and quality standards: by defining key measures, embedding best practices, and driving continuous improvement in scientific communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, depending on degree level, with at least half of that experience in Medical Affairs.
• 5 or more years of experience in medical publications, scientific communications, or related fields within the biopharmaceutical industry or academia.
• Experience leading and developing teams within Global Medical Affairs or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex global matrix environments and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading business process transformation, organizational change, and programs with complex business deliverables.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and direct exposure to clinical development.
• Hands-on experience implementing digital and artificial intelligence technologies to improve scientific communications effectiveness and impact.

Location

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.

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

$192,400.00 - $302,390.00

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.

Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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