Associate Director Medical Communications, Rare Metabolic Diseases

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Wanaque
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

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• Develop the Medical Communications plan-- as part of the global medical strategy through implementation and maintenance of a scientific communication platform for assigned brands in collaboration with the medical affairs team, the publications lead and other stakeholders.
• Generate scientific content for internal and external medical communications-related activities such as scientific slide decks and digital assets for use during internal education, scientific symposia, master classes, etc.
• Support congress planning and execution including oversight of content and design for the medical affairs booth, collection and generation of scientific insights, and planning of scientific symposia.
• Provides medical input for approval of promotional materials for global priority products and associated brands in collaboration with the cross functional International CMLR (Commercial-Medical-Legal-Regulatory) team. She/he may also serve as a Medical Approver for the Medical Affairs material review process.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Lead development of a Scientific Communication Platform in collaboration with a cross-functional team
  • In strategic partnership with the medical affairs team, develop and ensure the implementation of the medical communications plan, leading/supervising activities such as generation of core medical communication documents, supporting the development of medical booths and other congress activities, satellite symposia, educational activities and scientific meetings with external experts.
  • Post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post congress integration of learnings into communication plans
  • Develop materials for use by the field medical team--
  • Evaluate and recommend speakers for medical communication events
  • Develop materials related to publications of critical importance to the company
  • Ensure that all medical communication initiatives remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely manner
  • Participate in the International CMLR review process and ensure materials are medically sound and aligned with relevant company strategy:
  • Provide Medical Affairs representation during concept design of materials
  • Ensure materials adhere to the International CMLR standards and that data is communicated in an ethical, compliant and accurate manner
  • Liaise with global medical affairs colleagues for scientific discussion on specific materials, as neededEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
    • Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, PhD, MD or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline required
    • > 5 years experience-' within medical affairs (Medical Scientific Liaison, Medical Information, etc.)
    • Experience in Medical Communication planning and execution
    • Experience interacting with vendors and managing budget
    • Prior experience in the therapeutic area is an asset
    • Experience in Rare Diseases (eg Hunter syndrome, Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and/or Chronic hypoparathyroidism) desirableTakeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function to which you have applied.This job posting exclude Colorado applicants.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
      • 15%WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
        • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
        • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
        • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
        • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
        • Community Outreach ProgramsEmpowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.*LI-RMEEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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