Head of R&D and External Innovation Communications (Sr. Director)

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

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. The Head of R&D and External Innovation Communications (Sr. Director) is a leader of the R&D and Portfolio Communications Team. The position leads the Global R&D Communications team to generate awareness and excitement around Takeda’s R&D strategy, pipeline and innovation agenda. The Head of R&D and External Innovation Communications (Sr. Director) will:

• Assume responsibility for strategic direction and day to day management of the Global R&D Communications team.

• Provide oversight and management of the team’s professional development.

• 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 Therapeutic Area Units (Oncology, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal and Inflammation) 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.

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, working closely with the President of R&D.

• Effectively navigate and manage issues impacting R&D, working closely with crisis leaders to ensure business continuity.

• 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.

• Assuming responsibility for the Global R&D Communications Budget.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Science communications experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in communications or life sciences field required (minimum).
• 15+ years of communications experience developing external communication strategies for a global complex organization required.
• Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology, or health care industry experience required.
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