Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead, Immunology (Anti-CD38 Therapy Area)

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda'sand . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionObjectives/Purpose:The Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead, Immunology (Anti-CD38 Therapy Area) is a key strategic partner of the Immunology Medical Affairs team responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive scientific communications plan across publications and medical communications as a central component of the global medical strategy for the anti-CD38 therapy area.In partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Director, Global Scientific Communications, Immunology (Anti-CD38 Therapy Area) will:Publications:

• Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and annual workshops to drive the development of the strategic global publication plan for the assigned programs with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous and diverse internal and external cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of all publication activities in compliance with ICMJE, GPP and other standards as well as with Takeda's standards and SOPs
• Ensure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with Takeda's standards, SOPs, company systems and tools while managing all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projectsMedical Communications:
  • Lead the planning and execution of the integrated congress plans including oversight of content for and design of the Medical Affairs booth, creation of FAQs, collection and generation of scientific insights, scientific symposia as well as pre-con, post-con and daily debrief meetings and communications
  • Lead the development of scientific communication platform and core communication objectives in collaboration with cross-functional team
  • Generate scientific content for internal and external medical communications-related activities such as scientific slide decks and digital assets for use during internal education, scientific symposia, medical affairs advisory boards and materials for use by field medical
  • Serve as the medical approver during the formal review process for medical materialsOverall:
    • Provide and lead high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in developing and disseminating Takeda's scientific and medical data
    • Ensure high scientific quality, alignment with medical strategy and adherence to compliance and legal requirements
    • Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies
    • Create a spirit of cooperation and collaboration and foster diversity of opinion and an environment of psychological safety and open communication in the establishment and execution of annual program strategies, objectives, tactics and priorities
    • Ensure all of activities are conducted according to Takeda's standards, SOPs, applicable working instructions and, industry standards and educate on these policies as necessary
    • Bring deep subject matter expertise on innovative and compliant strategies, tactics and policies
    • Ensure that all projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely manner
    • Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor managementMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:
      • 8-10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, at least half of which is in Medical Affairs
      • 5-8+ years' experience in medical publications/communications, or other related areas within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs roles,
      • A higher education degree (MD, PharmD, PhD), or master's degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent
      • CMPP certification (preferred)
      • Prior experience in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (preferred, especially in immunoglobulin A nephropathy and immune thrombocytopenia)
      • Critical thinker able to understand complex disease states, datasets and strategic scenarios
      • Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.
      • Experience in scientific communications strategy, planning, and execution (must have experience with publications or medical communications; experience with both is preferred)
      • Good knowledge of scientific communication approaches and best practices
      • Deep knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and industry standards for reporting scientific studies including but not limited to GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT, PRISMA
      • Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution is a plus
      • Experience and knowledge of publication and medical communications management software/systems
      • Ability to foster diversity of opinion and an environment of open communication and trust
      • Demonstrated ability in coordinating and implementing simultaneous projects within a complex global matrix and align region and country-specific priorities into a unified approach that meets multiple stakeholder needs
      • Proactive, enterprise thinker with multicultural outlook, and the ability to work effectively in a geographically and functionally diverse organization.
      • Experience overseeing medical communications agencies and managing budget,
      • Up to 25% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be requiredTakeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500U.S. Base Salary Range:$191,800.00 - $301,400.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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