Lead, GI and Inflammation Communications

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Job Description

About the role:

• Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join Takeda as the Lead (Associate Director), ENTYVIO® Communications in Cambridge, MA.
• As the Lead (Associate Director), ENTYVIO Communications, you will report to the Head, GI and Inflammation Communications and join a team that is responsible for developing and executing strategic, integrated communications for Takeda's promising late-stage pipeline and marketed products in the U.S. and globally. You will also drive Takeda’s reputation in IBD and gastroenterology through above-brand initiatives and storytelling.

How you will contribute:

• Working with the Head, GI and Inflammation Communications, develop and execute external product communication strategies to support ENTYVIO growth and Takeda’s leadership in IBD.
• Lead milestone-specific product communication plans, including message development, global congress communication, media relations strategy, digital/social tactics, and quarterly investor messaging support.
• Partner closely with regional and U.S. patient advocacy, global corporate affairs, investor relations, and country communications teams to ensure consistent ENTYVIO, IBD, and Takeda growth narratives and communication strategies.
• Anticipate and prepare for potential product-related issues; Direct U.S. and Global ENTYVIO issues and crisis management.
• Lead communications for data and regulatory milestones, including scenario planning and strategy, for ongoing post-approval clinical studies
• Play integral role on U.S. and Global ENTYVIO commercial teams, representing the product communications function and providing strategic support and counsel.
• Provide program information, strategic guidance, and global alignment for regional and country communicators.
• Develop and execute U.S. and Global disease awareness programs including coordination on World IBD Day.
• Advise on communications strategies for major global IBD and gastroenterology medical congresses where data will be presented, liaising with R&D, Medical Communications, Media Relations, and Investor Relations teams as appropriate.
• Coordinate with relevant divisional employee communication teams for strategic, impactful internal communication relating program advances and major brand and/or pipeline milestones.
• Manage public relations agency partner and oversee communications budget for ENTYVIO.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• 8+ years of work experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare, or at an agency, with a comprehensive understanding of the biopharma industry.
• Significant U.S. product launch experience required.
• At least 4 years of experience in product/pipeline communications, preferably in immunology, gastroenterology or inflammatory diseases.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional communications programs that are closely connected to business priorities.
• Aspirational mindset with ability to imagine and create possibilities for new paths forward, while inspiring others to see and act on these possibilities.
• Experience defining project plans and leading project teams.
• Experience and confidence to challenge ideas and engage in debates with colleagues.
• Track record of successfully working across highly matrixed teams and influencing change within a large global organization.
• Attention to detail and highly organized, with the ability to meet important deadlines and work well under