Strategic Communications & Integration Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA seeks a Strategy & Integration Lead (Senior Manager) to advance strategic plans and align across GC&G. You will advise the Chief of Staff and senior leaders, shaping communications strategies and driving execution of enterprise priorities.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, facilitation, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while connecting priorities, campaigns, and resources across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, business, marketing, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of communications strategy, planning, audience engagement, campaigns, and best practices.
• Experience developing and integrating enterprise-level strategies across multiple teams or functions.
• Proven ability to facilitate executive-level strategic discussions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including materials for executive audiences.
• Self-directed, able to operate in ambiguity and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship-building with senior leaders, communicators, and strategic partners.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to bring external perspectives into strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and evolution of annual and long-range strategic plans across GC&G, aligning with enterprise priorities.
• Serve as the primary facilitator for strategic planning across GC&G, aligning across practice areas and governance teams while maximizing impact.
• Monitor organizational health via KPI development and performance metrics to support planning and decision-making.
• Incorporate external market and stakeholder insights into planning to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives and special projects for Chief of Staff and leadership.
• Design and facilitate planning sessions, leadership forums, workshops, and decision-making forums.
• Establish and maintain communications strategy standards, frameworks, tools, and training.
• Provide leadership with visibility into progress, risks, and interdependencies.
• Foster alignment across GC&G and partner functions with data-driven recommendations.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to inform organizational decisions and long-range planning.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive alignment

Communications strategy

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Research & insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA seeks a Strategy & Integration Lead (Senior Manager) to advance strategic plans and align across GC&G. You will advise the Chief of Staff and senior leaders, shaping communications strategies and driving execution of enterprise priorities.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, facilitation, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while connecting priorities, campaigns, and resources across the organization.