Oncology Scientific Communications Lead (Senior Associate)

USA - 3312 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Oncology, based in Cambridge, MA, seeks a leader in medical publications to define and drive global publication strategy within Global Medical Affairs Oncology. The role partners with cross-functional teams across medical affairs, clinical development, and outcomes research to deliver publications and communications materials.

This hybrid position requires expertise in publications planning, vendor management, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline with pharma/biotech experience.
• 5+ years in medical publications development within medical affairs.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience using Datavision or similar publications databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead global medical publications strategy and plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across medical affairs and development.
• Manage vendors, writers, and budgets for publications.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ethical publication practices.

Skills

Strategic publications planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

PhD in life sciences

PharmD/MD (optional)

Tools

Datavision

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Takeda Oncology, based in Cambridge, MA, seeks a leader in medical publications to define and drive global publication strategy within Global Medical Affairs Oncology. The role partners with cross-functional teams across medical affairs, clinical development, and outcomes research to deliver publications and communications materials.

This hybrid position requires expertise in publications planning, vendor management, and budget oversight.