Associate Director, Scientific Communications Lead, Solid Tumors

$149,100 - $234,300/Yr

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications Lead, Solid Tumors at Takeda Oncology plays a crucial role in developing and executing strategic publication and scientific communication plans for oncology assets. This position requires a strong scientific background and project management skills to ensure compliance with global standards and to drive the publication process effectively. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, and serve as a primary liaison for publication activities, contributing to the overarching goal of curing cancer.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute global or regionally integrated strategic publication plans and scientific communication plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Lead cross-functional strategic publication planning team meetings, including annual publication planning workshops for assigned programs.
• Initiate communication with authors and identify necessary data for content development; facilitate content discussions during author meetings.
• Critically review publications for accuracy and scientific rigor; manage the content review process and collate reviewer comments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies in the preparation and dissemination of publications.
• Interact with Clinical, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to understand development programs and key scientific objectives.
• Effectively communicate the publication and scientific communications strategy and progress to internal business partners.
• Manage medical writing agency and oversee execution of publication plans and budget.
• Evaluate trends in medical publications and drive opportunities for enhanced content and amplification of publications.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on publication strategy development and execution best practices.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline or a minimum of Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with relevant experience.
• 5+ years of healthcare or related experience, including 3+ years in medical publications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and current standards of good publication practice (GPP3).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with resource allocation and vendor management.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management.

Nice-to-haves

• Oncology experience preferred.
• Experience with publications management databases such as Datavision.
• Working experience in cross-functional teams within the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays and well-being benefits.
• Sick time and paid vacation accrual.