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’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** About the role Join Takeda as an Associate Director, Medical Communications and Scientific Training (MCST) where you will be a strategic partner of the US MCST team responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical communications strategy across the Rare Diseases and Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) portfolio. As part of the Scientific Communications and Strategic Alliances team, you will report to the Director, US Medical Communications and Scientific Training, Rare Diseases and PDT. This is a hybrid position based in either Lexington, MA or Exton, PA. How you will contribute • You will interact with key internal stakeholders, which may include members of the US MCST team and other functional medical partners such as Medical Directors, Outcomes Research, Field Medical, Medical Information, Program Management; other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical, Publications, Regulatory, Statistics, and Legal. • You will liaise with vendors for activities related to assigned assets. • You will support the development and maintenance of the Scientific Training Curriculum and Scientific Training Plans and ensure all training content is housed in appropriate repositories. • Involved in planning, development, and implementation of medical communication and scientific training plans and education programs for assigned brands and/or pipeline therapies • Maintain in-depth knowledge of medical communications trends and materials (scientific platform, core slide decks, scientific communication plans, digital communication plans) and can independently drive updates/revisions to these materials • Maintain the scientific accuracy and robustness of the information included in the SCP and Core Communication Objectives (CCOs) for assigned products, and in close collaboration with the cross-functional team supports the development of new SCPs for new products • In collaboration with the US Medical Affairs team, support development and execution of the Medical Communications plan and associated activities, such as generation of core Medical Communication documents, SCP, ICP, medical booths and other congress activities, satellite symposia, educational activities, and scientific meetings with external experts • Support congress planning and execution including oversight of content and design for the medical affairs booth, collection and generation of scientific insights, and planning of scientific symposia • Drive post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post-congress integration of learnings into medical materials and communication plans • Assist in scientific or medical content development for training materials for assigned therapeutic area • Ensure that assigned medical communication and scientific training projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely manner Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Required • Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline • 4+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency • 3+ years in medical affairs including roles in medical communication function • Experience leading individuals and cross-functional teams • Successful track record of implementing medical communication and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/tools • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to work across diverse therapeutic areas • Experience with resource allocation and vendor and budget management • Experience of managing budgets Preferred • Understanding pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management • Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment • Ability to understand and interpret medical/scientific data and develop strategic messaging and strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations • Strong experience in writing scientific communication decks, reports, materials for educational activities Travel Requirements • Ability to travel up to 10% to various professional meetings, conferences, and client sites – limited overnight. Some international travel may be required. 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:** Lexington, MA **U.S. Base Salary Range:** $168,700.00 - $265,100.00 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. **EEO Statement** _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._ **Locations** Lexington, MAExton, PA **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time **Job Exempt** Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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