Publication Lead, Rare Immunology

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at Takeda. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our colleagues will explain how these tools will be used during the recruitment process. Thank you. *Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info. Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda's long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole. As one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Takeda is committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter future to people worldwide. We aspire to bring our leadership in translating science into life-changing medicines to the next level, in our core focus areas; oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. The Greater Boston Area is headquarters to many of our Global and US business units. We are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us! Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix. Life at Takeda A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we're one of only select companies to receive Top Global Employer -- status for 2021. Job ID R0029092 Date posted 01/28/2021 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Publication Lead, Rare Immunology in our Cambridge, MA office. At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As Publication Lead, Rare Immunology working on the Global Publications team, you will be empowered to define and drive the publication strategic plan. A typical day will include: POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• As the subject matter expert on publication strategy, the Publications Lead, Rare Genetic Diseases defines and drives publication strategic plan based on medical strategies, publication obligations, and data availability and acts as consultant to the Global Medical Strategy Team.
• The Publications Lead, Rare Genetic Diseases understands how the publication activities contribute to the overall medical affairs communications plan for the assigned programs and therapeutic area; develops and implements strategic, compliant and fit-for-purpose publication plan for Rare Genetic Diseases and collaborates with all levels of medical affairs (i.e., global, regional, local), medical publications agencies and external authors to ensure of execution the global publication plan. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Ensure Takeda's company-sponsored publication activities are conducted according to good publication practices (including, but not limited to ICMJE, GPP3, CONSORT, etc) and Takeda's Global Publication Standard, SOP, and applicable practice guidelines. Track, and report publications metrics as required.
  • Provide oversight of agencies partners to ensure appropriate execution of publication plans; ensure vendor partners are properly trained on Takeda Standards, SOPs, systems, and tools for appropriate and effective execution of responsibilities, including interactions with alliance partners, authors (internal and external), as well as company data-generators, and reviewers. Manage budget for assigned programs, including Project Work Orders, Change Orders, invoice approval and financial reconciliation process.
  • Closely coordinate budget reporting; responsible for appropriate tracking and reporting of transfer of value according to applicable transparency rules and regulations (e.g., US Sunshine Act).
  • The assigned publication programs will be global, may be large and complex, and of business importance to Takeda and Takeda's reputation, requiring multi-functional leadership experience and skills to achieve program goals
  • Develop and manage product/disease area Global Publication Strategies and Plans in coordination with relevant Global Medical Teams. Work with GMA lead, and Regional Lead to align publication plans across geographies. Identify, select, and manage 3rd-party providers and independent contractors to ensure the timely delivery of quality publications.
  • Manage specific publication project budget and contracts.
  • Collaborate with professional societies, external authors and journals in planning, integration and execution of medical publication activities.
  • Promote and support good publication practices and principles among authors and internal publication stakeholder community ensuring high scientific quality & alignment with Compliance/Legal requirements.
  • Act as first point of contact for affiliate offices, internal business partners, and management on publication-related issues, including, but not limited to, vendor access, training, system issues, and good publication practices.
  • Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies.
  • Track Global Publications metrics and provide reports to the Group Lead and Head of Publications as required. Manage vendor partners to effectively and efficiently execute the tactical plan for assigned publication programs according to Takeda Standards, SOPs, and related good publication practices guidelines Act as a role model for Takeda--s values. EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
    • A higher education degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.) is preferred
    • Master's degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent with experience in publication management is considered.
    • 6+ years in the medical communications or biopharmaceutical industry, biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure.
    • 4+ years' experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development (e.g. Clinical Scientist, Medical Information, Medical Communications, Publications, Post-Doctoral medical communications residency or fellowship)
    • Experience and knowledge of clinical trial reports, data presentation, and interpretation--
    • Knowledge of scientific publication planning approaches is required
    • Familiarity with regulatory and legal guidelines regarding publication planning strategy and execution
    • Experience leading cross-functional and global teams
    • Experience in Rare Genetic Diseases preferred, but not required LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 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 Check out where you could be
        working if you apply. Job Seekers: Protect yourself against identity theft Please be aware there are instances of identity thieves posting Takeda-branded jobs and posing as employees to steal personal information. They visit job-related websites and invite candidates to online chats. During the chat, they press job seekers to provide bank account information and Social Security numbers. Copyright 1995-2019 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. All rights reserved.

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