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Job Description

The Associate Director of Global Publications, Mature Brands, is a key strategic partner of the Mature Brands Medical Affairs team which develops, prioritizes, and implements the strategic global publication planning for the assigned programs. The Associate Director of Global Publications works in close collaboration with key stakeholders in MPD, MCE, Region/LOCs, global medical strategy, GPT, global epidemiology and outcomes research (GEO), global medical evidence, and medical communications to ensure alignment with asset strategy.

Provides and leads on high-level strategic thinking for innovative strategies for developing and disseminating Takeda’s scientific and medical data at the global level.

Development of the global publications plan for assigned programs with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous internal and external stakeholders (e.g. scientific and healthcare professionals).

Bringing deep subject matter expertise in industry publication practices and responsibility to ensure Takeda standards/SOPs are implemented both with external stakeholders, internal cross-functional teams, and vendors

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Develop, manage, and execute the strategic product/disease area global publication plan in collaboration with key cross-functional team members (i.e. medical affairs strategy, MPD, biostats, GEO, global medical evidence generation, GPT, Region/LOCs, etc.).

Collaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of R&D publication activities.

Ensure that all of Takeda’s publication related activities are conducted according to Takeda’s standards, SOPs, and applicable working instructions, as well as good publication practice guidelines (including but not limited to GPP 2022 Update, ICMJE, CONSORT, etc.…)

Serve as the leader of publications, create, and foster a spirit of cooperation, diversity of opinion and an environment of psychological safety and open communication in the establishment and execution of annual program strategies, objectives and priorities.

Promote and ensure good publication practices and principles among authors and the internal publication stakeholder community ensuring high scientific quality & alignment with compliance/legal requirements.

Manage 3rd-party vendors and independent contractors to ensure the timely delivery of quality publications. Ensure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with Takeda’s standards, on SOPs, company systems and tools. Manage all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projects.

Creation, review and oversight of assigned asset(s) publication budget to support publications plan activities and serve as a financial steward in the creation of publication deliverable approaches and in the use of external vendors.

Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies.

Be a role model for Takeda´s values.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE: 

Strong knowledge of and commitment to industry compliance and understanding of and appreciation for the reasons for compliance rules.

Proven ability to lead a matrix team.

Proven ability to contribute to and be a part of a team of peers.

Willingness to learn and commitment to update knowledge of and follow best industry publication practices.

Scientific knowledge of therapy area a plus.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

A higher education degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.), or master’s degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent with demonstrated experience in publication management

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 or Clinical Development (e.g. clinical scientist, medical information, medical communications, medical information, publications).

Knowledge of therapy area a plus.

Experience in budget management.

Strong leader within the global publications team and helps drive strategic and tactical decisions from that team that can influence without authority.

Leads and collaborates effectively with authors and agency partners to produce publications in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.

Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.

Displays independent decision-making skills but requests advice appropriately.

Freely and appropriately engages with external thought leaders, external agency partners, and internal data generation leads and authors as well as with members of his/her scientific publications team, direct-line management and peers.

Willing to explore scientific publication innovations when appropriate

Curiosity to explore and / or investigate processes or opportunities within scientific publications 

Ability to work within complex team environments.

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.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We 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 - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

The 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-term incentives. 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. 

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LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

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