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Job Description

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. Join Takeda Oncology as a Senior Manager, Oncology Brand Communications out of our Cambridge, MA office. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing strategic communications for brands within the global oncology business unit (GOBU) at Takeda. You will also be responsible for serving as the communications partner to global and U.S. cross-functional teams, providing strategic communications counsel and overseeing the development and execution of communication plans including content development, media relations, thought leadership, investor relations support, congress support and digital/social tactics. You will also work closely with the brand communications lead, US and global brand teams, R&D communications, country communicators and others.

How you will contribute:

• Develop internal and external communications strategies for oncology brands
• Lead communications efforts for data and regulatory milestones, including scenario planning, media approach and strategy
• Key lead and supporter of communications strategy for the oncology business unit at major medical meetings and link to the Global Medical Affairs Publications and Communications teams as well as R&D Communications
• Lead crisis and issues management and media response strategy and messaging
• Play integral role on global and US brand teams, representing the communications function and providing strategic support
• Advise business leaders on corporate communications strategies and tactics and oversee the creation of executive level communications
• Partner with Investor Relations to support IR events / inquiries and quarterly earnings
• Manage public relations agency partner and oversee communications budget for brands
• Opportunity to manage GOBU communications interns

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Oncology experience highly preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working in Corporate Communications and/or Public
  Relations preferred
• Experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical company and/or at an agency is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills, personal organization and integrity
• Ability to travel for planned events (medical congresses, brand meetings, etc.) in Europe, Asia and in the U.S.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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. 

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