Manager, Global Medical Communications, Dermatology

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Job Description

Manager, Global Medical Communications, Dermatology

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: 
•    The Manager, Global Medical Communications is a dynamic role within Global Medical Affairs that collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver various projects in one or medical more disease areas / assets at a Global level under supervision.
•    Responsible in leading the execution of key Medical Communications tactics and activities, core scientific content, Scientific Communications Platform (SCP), HCP education, congress activities, digital initiatives, including the use of AI-enabled tools and platforms, with a sufficient level of independence and in close coordination/supervision by the Therapeutic Area Medical Communications Lead and/or Group Lead 
•    Develops experience in the review of promotional and non-promotional materials

ACCOUNTABILITIES 
Supports development and implementation of a medical communication content for assigned brand(s) and/or pipeline therapies
•    The Manager, Global Medical Communications provides support to Medical Communication initiatives ensuring quality and timely delivery against the medical plan(s)
•    Develops strong understanding of the medical plan and supports the maintenance and scientific accuracy of the Medical Communications materials, such as Scientific Communications Platform (SCP), Core Communications Objectives and lexicon for the assigned asset in close collaboration with the cross-functional team. Supports the development of the new SCPs for new products.
•    Supports congress planning and execution including, booth and symposia development support, collection and generation of scientific insights. Provides post-congress support including liaising with competitive intelligence and post congress integration of learnings into medical materials and communication plans 
•    Supports medical review during the promotional and non-promotional (e.g., disease state) commercial material review, as well as medical affairs material review, for global priority products and associated brands. Over time and with increased expertise, may take on review responsibilities for certain materials. 
•    Explores AI-enabled processes and tools to support congress planning, post-congress insight generation, and medical review workflows

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS 
•    Increasing knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area(s)/product(s)
•    Develops a deep level of understanding of the core Medical Communications materials (Scientific Communication Platform, lexicon, core slide decks, communication plan, etc) and can fairly independently drive updates/revisions to these materials.
•    Demonstrates growing proficiency in applying digital and AI technologies to enhance the quality and scalability of medical communications materials.
•    Provides important information to support informed decision-making by team members for Medical Communications strategy and tactics
•    Effectively drives and influences project teams towards objectives while enabling and making decisions
•    Contributes to asset level strategies
•    Independently works and prioritizes projects
•    Ability to seek input from multiple stakeholders, and incorporate feedback

• Engages with internal key stakeholders (i.e. Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Global Outcomes Research and Epidemiology [GEO] and Publications) as needed

Education and competencies:
-    Advanced degree (i.e., MPH, MS, PhD, MD or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline preferred
-    Minimum of 2 years experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure with a roles (e.g. Medical Scientific Liaison, Medical Information, Medical Communications, agency,  Publications). Minimum of 4 years experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry for candidates with a master’s degree. 
-    Some experience in Medical Communication planning and execution, or translatable skills 
-    Experience interacting with agencies
-    Experience or demonstrated interest in applying digital tools and AI technologies within medical communications or related functions.
-    Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding Medical Communications is an asset

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$123,200.00 - $193,600.00

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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