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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

Manager, Scientific Communications, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

About the role:

The Scientific Communications Manager is a strategic partner of the Scientific Communications team, responsible for supporting the development and execution of the scientific communications strategy for the assigned disease area. The individual in this role will work in close collaboration with cross-functional key stakeholders, including members of medical affairs, clinical development, outcomes research, and corporate communications (whether global, regional, or local), to develop and execute on global scientific communication plan(s) based on medical strategies, transparency requirements, and data availability. This role will be actively involved in supporting the medical communications scientific platform development and content generation, which may include, but is not limited to, publications, scientific slide decks, field medical tools, training materials, congress-related activities, websites/tools, and other deliverables.

The Scientific Communications Manager will be responsible for driving processes to develop scientific communications materials, while ensuring compliance with global standards and ensuring accuracy & scientific rigor of data. The individual in this role will serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, inclusive of agencies/suppliers, opinion leaders, investigators, authors, partners, and affiliates on scientific communication activities related to the assigned programs. As part of the Scientific Communications team this role will report to the Solid Tumors Scientific Communications Lead.

How you will contribute:

• Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to support the development, management, and execution of global (all regions) strategic scientific communication & publication plans that align with product medical strategies.
• Lead cross-functional planning team meetings for scientific communication deliverables and/or publication process.
• Effectively and consistently communicate the scientific communications/publication strategy, tactical plan, and plan progress to internal business partners.
• Interact directly with Clinical, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to fully understand development programs, regulatory and medical strategies, and key scientific and communication objectives for the therapeutic area and develop appropriate scientific content and/or publications.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of medical communication trends and materials (scientific platform, core slide decks, scientific communication plan, digital communication plans, etc.) and ensure updates/revisions to these materials.
• Manage medical writing agency and medical communication suppliers, including oversight on execution of plans and budget, and maintenance of publications management databases, such as Datavision.
• Initiate communication with authors; identify all necessary data required for content development; participate in author meetings to facilitate content discussion and ensure appropriate content development process is followed.
• Critically review publications including, but not limited to, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, for accuracy and scientific rigor; manage and facilitate the content review process, including collating reviewer comments and having discussions with authors and reviewers
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies for development, internal review, and dissemination of scientific communications materials, and act with commitment to ethical practices in the preparation and dissemination of publications.
• Ensure that assigned scientific communications projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed promptly.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• 2+ years of healthcare or related experience (medical communications agency, pharmaceutical industry, research or academic), including medical writing experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the scientific publication planning processes, current standards of good publication practice (GPP22), pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications (ICMJE), and scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of the publication process and publication guidelines, along with careful attention to detail.
• Experience in medical communications function, which may include publications, medical information, and/or training.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management.
• Working experience in cross-functional team within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and present complex medical and scientific data.
• Experience managing budgets to ensure performance versus targets.
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 25% domestic and international travel required.

Takeda 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.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs

Base Salary Range: 102,200.00 to 146,000.00 Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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