Summary

In this Associate Director level role, you will help bring scientific evidence to life through clear, accurate, and meaningful medical communications that support assigned products or programs. You will play a key role in translating complex scientific data into communications that are relevant for healthcare professionals and aligned with broader medical strategy. Your work will contribute to the development of scientific content, educational materials, and congress communications that help ensure evidence is shared through the most effective channels and formats. You will be part of a global, cross-functional environment that collaborates across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other partners to support informed scientific exchange. You will also help advance the use of digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools to improve communication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

About the Role

In this Associate Director level role, you will help bring scientific evidence to life through clear, accurate, and meaningful medical communications that support assigned products or programs. You will play a key role in translating complex scientific data into communications that are relevant for healthcare professionals and aligned with broader medical strategy. Your work will contribute to the development of scientific content, educational materials, and congress communications that help ensure evidence is shared through the most effective channels and formats. You will be part of a global, cross-functional environment that collaborates across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other partners to support informed scientific exchange. You will also help advance the use of digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools to improve communication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

How You Will Contribute

Develop and execute medical communication plans that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation plans, and healthcare professional engagement objectives.
Lead scientific content development by creating and maintaining core communication materials, slide decks, frequently asked questions, and other evidence-based resources.
Plan and deliver congress activities by supporting scientific booths, symposia, educational content, and insight-gathering initiatives.
Collaborate across functions to align priorities, timelines, and communications with global, regional, and local stakeholders.
Conduct medical content reviews by partnering with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to support accurate, balanced, and compliant communications.
Coordinate content development workflows by preparing source materials, supporting content reuse, and identifying future content needs.
Apply digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance planning, content creation, visualization, review processes, and stakeholder engagement.
Monitor performance and manage execution by tracking key measures, managing vendors and budgets, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
Minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
At least 3 years of experience in medical communications or a related Medical Affairs function within a global matrix environment.
Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation, and medical strategy.
Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements related to medical communications and medical review processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience identifying risks, making decisions within scope, and coaching or mentoring others.
Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within scientific communications.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
Minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
At least 3 years of experience in medical communications or a related Medical Affairs function within a global matrix environment.
Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical data interpretation, and medical strategy.
Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements related to medical communications and medical review processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience identifying risks, making decisions within scope, and coaching or mentoring others.
Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within scientific communications.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information 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.