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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as R&D Communications Director in our Cambridge, MA office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Global R&D Communications Team is responsible for advancing Takeda’s scientific thought leadership demonstrating the impact of the organization’s work, partnerships, and commitment. We seek a passionate communicator who can help our team generate awareness and excitement around Takeda’s R&D strategy, pipeline and innovation agenda. As Director, R&D Communications you will:

• Drive the strategic development and execution of global internal and external communications to increase the awareness and understanding of our pipeline, partnerships, scientific platforms and business performance.

• Shape content strategy and development related to our Global R&D story and four Therapeutic Area Units (Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience and Gastroenterology) distributed across a variety of channels including digital platforms, social media, video and print.

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives in the Global R&D organization collaborating with global corporate affairs, business unit communications colleagues and other Takeda leaders to execute programming, as appropriate.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Drive and manage a variety of internal and external communications projects that may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing communications strategies supporting early pipeline milestones, R&D partnerships and R&D business development transactions.
• Leading and executing internal/external storytelling efforts that support R&D business objectives, external collaborations, and priority areas of scientific innovation.
• Developing messaging platforms for executives and supporting executive visibility initiatives.
• Serving as a company spokesperson for R&D and managing issues, as appropriate.
• Writing articles, frequently asked question documents, press releases, creating presentations and developing communications materials in support of business initiatives, programs and events for both internal and external audiences.
• Overseeing the creation of intranet, web and social media content in collaboration with the team and our agency partners.

• Collaborating with the team to Implement measurement tools and analytics that demonstrate the efficacy of communications programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring all communications comply with Takeda operating procedures and relevant industry regulations.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors required
• 12+ years of communications experience in a PR agency or corporate setting.
• Minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology, or health care industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing external communication strategies for a global complex organization required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
• Strategic thinker. Ability to drive effective meetings and drive consensus.
• Scientific storyteller. Ability to develop communications that convey complex ideas and scientific concepts in simple, concise and creative ways to engage employees and external audiences across channels (written, social media, and multimedia content)
• Strong presentation skills to communicate and persuade a wide range of audiences.
• Strong writing and message development skills with an ability to write and adapt to various styles, formats and cultures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure with proficient attention to detail.
• Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographies and time zones.
• Experience working at an agency or consultancy, or with vendors such as public relations agencies, design firms and production companies.
• Strong manager of people with experience mentoring and coaching junior staff.

Location and Salary Information:

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.”

Base Salary Range: $160,300 to $229,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company match of charitable contributions
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs

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