Senior Manager, US Medical Communications and Scientific Training

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Job Description

About the role

Join Takeda as a Senior Manager, US Medical Communications and Scientific Training (MCST)– Gastroenterology (GI) where you will support the development and execution of the MCST strategy across the GI portfolio. You will also be actively involved in content generation for Scientific Training and Field Medical resources. As part of the Scientific Communications and Strategic Alliances team, you will report to the Director, US Medical Communications and Scientific Training. This is a hybrid position based in Lexington, MA.

How you will contribute

•  You will interact with key internal stakeholders, which may include members of the US MCST team and other functional medical partners such as Medical Directors, Field Medical, Medical Information, Program Management; other USBU Stakeholders; and Global functional groups such as Medical Communications and Scientific Training.

• You will liaise with vendors for activities related to assigned assets.

• Support the development and maintenance of the Scientific Training Curriculum and Scientific Training Plans and ensure all training content is housed in appropriate repositories.

• Support execution of key Medical Communications tactics and activities, in an independent manner, closely coordinated with the Director, US Medical Communications and Scientific Training.

Scientific Training Development and Execution:

• Support the design, development, and delivery of scientific and disease/product training programs and curricula for Medical Affairs teams, including MSLs and other internal stakeholders in alignment with Takeda’s Scientific Training Business Rules and aligned processes.

• Create and maintain the annual Scientific Training Plan for GI.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop content that reflects the latest scientific data and aligns with US Medical’s goals.

• Regularly update materials to incorporate advancements in Takeda’s therapeutic areas and products.

• Facilitate the execution of engaging and effective training sessions (e.g., workshops, virtual training, and e-learning).

• Develop innovative training channels to support different learner preferences

• Monitor learning outcomes through assessments and evaluations to ensure program effectiveness.

Medical Communications Responsibilities:

• Support medical communications needs in GI as needed to develop externally-facing resources that are compliant and scientifically rigorous

Team Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align training with organizational objectives.

• Support the development of external resources for the Field and Medical Communication activities associated with congresses as needed.

• Maintain strong communication channels to meet the scientific training needs of stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, Ph.D., MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline

• 3+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency

• 2+ years in medical affairs including role