Senior Director, Head of Media Relations & Issues Communications

Scorpion Therapeutics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks a senior leader to shape the company's global corporate reputation through enterprise media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. The role emphasizes strategic influence, high-level media engagement, and capability building to support Takeda’s corporate reputation.

Based in Washington, DC with global scope and travel, the role collaborates with Communications, Legal, Investor Relations, and business leaders to ensure consistent messaging and readiness, while

Qualifications

• 15+ years in strategic communications with extensive media relations and crisis management experience.
• Experience leading global teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Healthcare/pharma industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated media strategies across global markets.
• Oversee issues and crisis management frameworks.
• Lead global media and issues Centers of Excellence and advise senior executives.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field

Job description

Role

Senior leader responsible for shaping Takeda's global corporate reputation through enterprise media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. The role emphasizes strategic influence, high-level media engagement, and organizational capability building to support Takeda’s corporate reputation.

Objectives

enhance trust, build strategic media relationships, and proactively manage issues affecting company standing.

Responsibilities

develop and execute integrated media strategies, oversee issues and crisis management frameworks, lead global media and issues Centers of Excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives. Collaborate closely with Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, Investor Relations, and business leaders worldwide to ensure consistent messaging and readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field; 15+ years in strategic communications with extensive media relations and crisis management experience, preferably within biopharma; proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.

HighValue

experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industries, seasoned in issues/crisis preparedness, executive counsel, and cross-functional collaboration.

WorkSetup

based in Washington, DC; full-time, global scope with potential travel.