Director, Global Publications Lead, Dermatology

Takeda • Cambridge, MA

101d • $191,800 - $301,400

About The Position

The Director, Global Publications Lead, Dermatology, is a key strategic partner of the Dermatology and Immunology Medical Affairs teams, responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive publication plan. In partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Global Publications Lead, Dermatology will: Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and annual workshops to drive the development of the strategic global publication plan for the assigned programs with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous and diverse internal and external stakeholders. Provide and lead high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in developing and disseminating Takeda’s scientific and medical data at the Global level, including the integration of AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to enhance publication planning, data dissemination, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies. Collaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of all publication activities. Create a spirit of cooperation and collaboration and foster diversity of opinion and an environment of psychological safety and open communication in the establishment and execution of annual program strategies, objectives, tactics and priorities. Bring deep subject matter expertise on innovative and compliant publication strategies, tactics and policies. Ensure that all of Takeda’s publication related activities are conducted according to Takeda’s standards, SOPs, applicable working instructions and, industry standards and educate on these policies as necessary. Ensure high scientific quality, alignment with medical strategy and adherence to compliance/legal requirements. Manage 3rd-party vendors to ensure delivery of quality publications on time and on budget. Utilize and champion the use of AI and digital technologies to optimize publication workflows and processes, including applications in literature review, plain language summary creation, and innovative approaches to data synthesis and visualization. Create, review and oversee the publication budget and serve as a financial steward in the creation of publication deliverable approaches and in the use of external vendors. Ensure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with Takeda’s standards, on SOPs, company systems and tools while managing all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projects.

Requirements

• Higher education degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.) or master's degree in biomedical discipline.
• 8-10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with at least half in Medical Affairs.
• 5-8+ years’ experience in medical publications/communications.
• CMPP certification preferred.
• Prior experience in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases preferred.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools and/or digital technologies in scientific communications.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process.
• Deep knowledge of scientific publication planning processes.
• Experience with publication management software/systems.
• Ability to foster diversity of opinion and open communication.
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating simultaneous projects within a global matrix.
• Experience in vendor and budget management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in psoriasis or dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and annual workshops.
• Drive the development of the strategic global publication plan.
• Provide high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in publication.
• Ensure regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external authors and journals for publication activities.
• Foster an environment of cooperation and open communication.
• Bring expertise on innovative and compliant publication strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Takeda’s standards and industry standards.
• Manage 3rd-party vendors for quality publications.
• Utilize AI and digital technologies to optimize publication workflows.
• Create and oversee the publication budget.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $191,800.00 - $301,400.00.
• Short-term and/or long-term incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees