Group Lead, Director Global Scientific Communications

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Job Description

Role Objectives:

• The Group Lead, Global Scientific Communications has ultimate accountability for delivering and executing TA communication strategies for Takeda global medical affairs in close alignment with the global medical affairs TA strategy teams.  This includes responsibility for scientific publication and Medical material messaging contents and cadence across TA compounds and programs. 
• Includes development of integrated medical communications plans including scientific publication strategy and plan, congress plan and supportive materials, scientific slide decks, scientific communication platforms, training content, FAQs, symposia, congress materials, medical education materials, etc., all in close partnership with the relevant TA strategy units.
• Ensures optimal use of internal and outsourced resources; the efficient and effective management of teams in alignment with relevant Global Medical Strategy Teams (MSTs). 
• Ensures TA congress and communication strategies include innovative and cutting-edge practices consistent with the evolving digital landscape in partnership with DD&T and business partners. 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Lead and develop TA scientific communications and publications in collaboration with medical information, training, evidence generation and other cross-functional partnerships across the medical affairs ecosystem in support of a consistent omnichannel HCP experience.
• Direct development and execution of integrated medical communication plans through close collaboration with cross-functional teams (including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, GPD comms), to ensure alignment and integration of medical communication initiatives, thus enabling scientific engagement and effective targeted education and data driven interventions with the hope of achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
• Lead and manage the TA scientific communications teams, driving the development, review, and timely publication of high-quality publications such as scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and digital enhancements.
• Develop and implement strategies for Scientific Communications & Digital Enhancement, including the utilization of digital platforms, social media, and other innovative channels to enhance scientific exchange and engagement.
• Define best practices, identify high-risk activities, and provides risk-mitigation steps for communication-related activities. 
• Maintain close working relationship with Global Medical Heads, Global Medical Directors, heads of Regional and other business unit Medical Affairs offices, LOCs and LOC medical directors, TDC, TPI, and TPC to ensure appropriate alignment of activities and efforts, including effective management of communications teams and appropriate contribution to the Global MSTs.  
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional development and promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Dimensions and Aspects:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:

• Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs   
• Global regulatory expertise with demonstrated strong ability for collaboration and team leadership; experience leading and working with cross-cultural teams. 
• Therapeutic expertise 

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures and lead a large, diverse team.
• TA level leadership with the ability to