Summary

In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that important scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support market access objectives and evidence dissemination efforts. You will play a key role in developing and executing publication strategies for assigned assets and programs, working closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global and Regional Market Access. Your work will contribute to the timely delivery of scientifically rigorous publications that communicate evidence in ways that are relevant to key audiences. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment that helps bring clinical and outcomes-related evidence to life through effective scientific publications and communication channels. You will also help advance innovative ways of working by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools that enhance publication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

About the Role

In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that important scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support market access objectives and evidence dissemination efforts. You will play a key role in developing and executing publication strategies for assigned assets and programs, working closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global and Regional Market Access. Your work will contribute to the timely delivery of scientifically rigorous publications that communicate evidence in ways that are relevant to key audiences. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment that helps bring clinical and outcomes-related evidence to life through effective scientific publications and communication channels. You will also help advance innovative ways of working by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools that enhance publication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute

Develop and execute publication strategies that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation plans, and broader evidence dissemination objectives.
Lead publication planning and delivery by overseeing abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries, and publication team activities.
Partner across cross-functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication activities with internal stakeholders and external authors.
Ensure publication quality and compliance by supporting adherence to publication standards, authorship requirements, disclosure practices, and reporting guidelines.
Create reusable evidence resources by planning publications as foundational assets and supporting development of derivative content.
Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning, visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
Monitor publication performance by tracking key measures and incorporating field, congress, and digital insights into publication plans.
Manage resources and execution by overseeing budgets, timelines, vendors, risk management activities, and mentoring responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
At least 3+ years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment.
Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting.
Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, developing solutions, and coaching or mentoring others.
Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within publications or scientific communications.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
At least 3+ years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment.
Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting.
Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, developing solutions, and coaching or mentoring others.
Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within publications or scientific communications.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Company overview

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company founded in 1781 and incorporated in 1925. As one of the world's top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue and the third largest in Asia, Takeda specializes in developing and commercializing innovative medicines across several therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. With approximately 49,095 employees globally, the company operates research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and commercial operations across 39 U.S. states and numerous countries worldwide. Takeda maintains dual headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, with significant operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it serves as the largest life sciences employer in the state. The company's patient-focused approach is guided by its Takeda-ism values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, emphasizing a commitment to delivering life-transforming treatments while advancing sustainable healthcare solutions. Takeda's extensive portfolio includes both innovative biologics and small molecule drugs, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have expanded its capabilities in areas such as immuno-oncology and rare disease treatments.