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Job Description
About the Role:
- The Associate Director, Global Publications Lead, develops and executes the strategic global publication plan for assigned asset(s) or program(s), in alignment with the asset medical strategy and with Group Lead guidance on broader TA decisions.
- Ensures evidence for assigned asset(s) is translated into accurate, compliant and audience-relevant publications, delivered in the right format and at the right time.
- Leads delivery of publication plans and outputs, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations and plain language summaries.
- Applies AI-enabled tools and digital channels within assigned scope to improve efficiency, quality and stakeholder engagement.
How You Will Contribute:
- Develop and execute the global publication plan for assigned asset(s), aligned with medical strategy and evidence-generation plans, planning publication outputs for use across omnichannel dissemination; drive prioritization, timelines and decisions within scope.
- Lead Publication Team meetings and oversee delivery of abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations and plain language summaries.
- Lead cross-functional planning with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, evidence generation, regional/local teams and external authors; influence without authority to align priorities and timelines.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, GPP, ICMJE and reporting guidelines, with appropriate authorship and timely disclosure.
- Plan publications as reusable evidence assets and provide approved source packages for GCC/Medical Content Factory derivatives.
- Pilot and apply AI-enabled tools and digital channels to improve publication planning, visualization, plain language summaries and workflow efficiency.
- Track agreed KPIs and integrate field, congress and digital insights into plan updates.
- Manage publication budget, forecasts, timelines and vendors for assigned asset(s); identify risks and escalate appropriately.
- Provide matrix leadership, coaching or mentoring to fellows, vendors and contributors as appropriate.
Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MSc, PharmD, PhD or MD).
- Minimum relevant experience: Bachelor's degree + 10 years, Master's degree + 8 years, or Doctorate + 6 years in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field.
- 3-5+ years 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.
- Deep knowledge of good publication practice, authorship and disclosure requirements, and reporting guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT); CMPP certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
- Makes decisions within assigned scope, identifies risks, proposes solutions and escalates appropriately; experience coaching or mentoring others.
- Experience applying AI-enabled tools and digital technologies in publications or scientific communications.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; translates complex data into clear communications.
- Experience in the assigned therapeutic area a plus.
- Domestic and international travel required (up to ~20%), including congresses and offsite meetings.
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:
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$169,400.00 - $266,200.00
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.
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EEO Statement
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Locations
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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