Senior Associate Director, Lung Scientific Communications

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA, seeks a publication and scientific communications leader within Global Medical Affairs Oncology to shape publication strategies and ensure compliant scientific messaging across programs.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage publication planning, oversee vendors, develop content, and train colleagues on best practices to strengthen scientific exchange and publication quality.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years healthcare or related experience with medical publications.
• Knowledge of publication planning processes and standards, including authorship guidelines.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publication and scientific communication plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead publication planning activities, coordinating content, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Review publications to ensure accuracy, rigor, and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with authors and external experts to support content development.
• Oversee vendors and resources to meet publication budgets and objectives.
• Create scientific communication materials, including presentations and trainings.
• Provide guidance and training on publication strategy and best practices.

Skills

Publication planning

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Content development

Project management

Medical publication standards

Communication skills

Education

PhD, PharmD or equivalent

Bachelor's in scientific discipline + experience

Tools

Publication management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA, seeks a publication and scientific communications leader within Global Medical Affairs Oncology to shape publication strategies and ensure compliant scientific messaging across programs.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage publication planning, oversee vendors, develop content, and train colleagues on best practices to strengthen scientific exchange and publication quality.