Global Publications Lead, PDT
Takeda
Summary
In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support the communication of research findings for assigned assets and programs. You will play a key role in developing and executing global publication strategies that align with broader medical objectives and help make evidence accessible to relevant audiences through timely and effective dissemination.
Job description
About the Role
In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support the communication of research findings for assigned assets and programs. You will play a key role in developing and executing global publication strategies that align with broader medical objectives and help make evidence accessible to relevant audiences through timely and effective dissemination.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop and execute global publication plans that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation activities, and broader evidence dissemination objectives.
- Lead publication planning and delivery by overseeing abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries, and publication team activities.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication strategies with internal stakeholders and external authors.
- Ensure publication compliance and quality by supporting adherence to publication standards, authorship principles, disclosure requirements, and reporting guidelines.
- Advance evidence dissemination strategies by planning publications as reusable evidence assets and enabling development of derivative content.
- Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning, data visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
- Monitor publication performance by tracking key measures and integrating stakeholder, congress, and digital insights into publication plans.
- Manage execution and resources by overseeing budgets, timelines, vendors, risk identification, and matrix leadership responsibilities.
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 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 escalating issues when appropriate.
- 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 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 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 escalating issues when appropriate.
- 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 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.