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Job Description

About the role:

The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications is a dynamic, strategic role within Global Medical Affairs that collaborates with cross-functional partners to oversee one or more disease areas / assets on a Global level. You will be responsible for the strategic co-development and execution of medical communication plans encompassing tactics such as: core content, scientific communication platforms, HCP education, congress activities, digital initiatives, and communication planning. Lead medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials. Apply medical communications expertise and business acumen to further therapeutic area and global medical communication strategy.

You will report to Group Lead, Global Medical Communications, GI

How you will contribute:

• Manage Global Medical Communications planning and execution for GI
• The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications leads and is accountable for asset level medical communication strategies and implementation
• Leads Medical Communication initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery against medical plans
• Interface with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership and technical expertise across GI, contributing to launch and life-cycle management of a medical unit
• Lead and execute diverse medical communication tactics related to core content (e.g. slide decks), scientific communication platforms (SCP), HCP education (e.g. symposia), congress activities (e.g. medical booth), digital initiatives (e.g. webinars), and communication planning (e.g. integrated communications plans)
• Coordinate with the Group Lead to monitor performance of goals and delivery of medical communications plans
• Mentorship or matrix management of global medical communications colleagues, fellows, managers, and senior managers
• Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management for assigned asset(s) 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• A relevant healthcare degree is required.  A medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN, MS, etc) is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure and medical affairs roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Publications) for candidates with doctoral degree. Minimum 7 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry for candidates with a master’s degree
• Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork
• Critical thinker able to understand complex scenarios and focus on priorities
• Good knowledge of medical communication approaches and best practices
• Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution
• Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be required
• Previous experience in GI is a plus

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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