Lead, Communications, Marketed Brands Unit
Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 4, 2021
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Job Description:
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important to us. Due to the current situation related to the
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Communications, Marketed Brands Unit 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. Lead,
Communications, Marketed Brands Unit Job ID R0031326 Date posted
02/25/2021 Location Boston, Massachusetts By clicking the "Apply"
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Job Description Lead, Communications, Marketed Brands Unit Are you
looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will
inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as the Lead,
Communications, Marketed Brands Unit at the Director level 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 the Lead, Communications, Marketed Brands Unit, you
will work within the Communications team supporting Global Product
& Launch Strategy (GPLS), Takeda's Global Commercial Strategy unit.
You will be empowered to lead communications for a diverse range of
marketed global brands within the Marketed Brands Unit,
predominantly across the therapeutic areas of rare hematology, rare
metabolic diseases and gastroenterology.-- A typical day will
include: POSITION OBJECTIVES: This position is for a senior
communications partner who has had hands-on brand experience and
has successfully driven strategic and innovative global brand
communications programs and disease awareness initiatives. This
incumbent would be the strategic Marketed Brands communications
business partner to the leadership in GPLS. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: Develop and drive the global
communications strategy and tactics that support transformative
global growth initiatives for the Marketed Brands and generate
positive, balanced media coverage, including communications to
support new indications, geo-expansion, key data milestones, brand
value propositions, disease awareness initiatives, issues
management, and thought leadership Oversee the crisis communication
strategy and framework for the Marketed Brands Unit and enable
annual training on it Continue to evolve and shape the narrative
that helps position the Marketed Brands Unit most effectively
within the organization, articulating the importance and value it
brings, both internally and to our external stakeholders.
Thoroughly coach, train and prepare senior executives (e.g., Takeda
Executive Team and leadership) as well as external Key Opinion
Leaders / Healthcare Professionals on topics for events, key
congresses, internal engagements, media opportunities Provide
strategic counsel on internal communications / engagement
initiatives that support employees' understanding of the Marketed
Brands Unit and strategic priorities Shape key elements of
portfolio messaging, in collaboration with the other GPLS
Communication Leads, that defines Takeda's position as a leader
across the core therapeutic areas - close collaboration with
Corporate Affairs, R&D Communications for the Therapeutic Area
Unit (TAU) and Marketed Products Group Work effectively within the
Marketed Brands Unit, across the GPLS organization and with the
regions (and local operating companies "LOCs") to ensure consistent
strategic and tactical implementation of global communication
programs and initiatives to support the global commercial brand
strategies. Provides leadership and/or support on projects as
needed. Provide strong project management/leadership on key
communications activities and initiatives, ensuring they are
completed on time with a high level of quality, in accordance with
Compliance, Chief Medical Office, Legal and Regulatory
requirements. Consult and support various GPLS-focused
communication activities to support organizational change
communications within the function. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Accountable for designing and implementing the vision and strategy
for communications programs Accountable for decisions on the
day-to-day execution of communications Accountable for efficiently
managing communications budget and regular reporting to finance
partners Accountable for day-to-day management of external
communications agency team Ability to provide strong communications
counsel to relevant senior leaders Ability to seek diverse input
from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive decisions and
innovative solutions Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure
decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless execution
Communications responsibility for a diverse range of global
marketed products and associated transformative growth initiatives
across multiple therapeutic areas - ability to flex and prioritize
is critical Diversity and scope of the global marketed brands is
associated with multiple potential issues management needs - strong
experience in issues and crisis management is required The Marketed
Brands Unit works in close collaboration with the Rare Genetic &
Hematology and Gastroenterology Product Launch Strategy Units and
the Marketed Products Group within R&D - this requires
partnership with the respective communications leads to ensure
consistency in portfolio and disease area messaging Effective
engagement and management of multiple stakeholder groups across the
organization is critical to this role EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Required: 12+ years of experience in
communications and healthcare Medical/scientific background is
valuable Understanding of and strong interest in rare diseases
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise: Able to translate complex
scientific information into clear, concise language, understandable
by lay audiences, both verbally and in writing, strong writing
skills Proven ability and hands-on experience navigating complex
product issues that also requires empathy and maturity when
considering the patient community Knowledgeable in current and
evolving communications tactics and channels, including utilizing
communications technology such as podcasts, intranets and internal
and external social networks Strong business acumen and robust
understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to
communications programs and initiatives Leadership: Collaborative
leadership skills - ability to influence without authority and work
effectively with senior leadership Thinks strategically,
prioritizes effectively, and delivers high-impact results
Exceptional project management and agency partnership experience,
including managing several programs / projects simultaneously
Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change, comfortable with
ambiguity Decision-making and Autonomy: Ability to take initiative,
drive decisions and work independently Solution-oriented -
demonstrates quick analysis, thoughtful and ethical judgment, and
rapid response on corporate reputational topics and issues,
including ability to convincingly articulate the company's position
internally and externally Interaction: Strong and respectful
interpersonal and partnering skills, and the ability to build
meaningful and sustainable relationships at all levels and
functions of the organization A dynamic and positive team player
with excellent organizational, influencing, presentation and
written communications skills Ability to work in a complex global
matrix organization, including extensive experience at the global,
regional and local operating company (LOC) level Effectively
negotiates and collaborates with stakeholders; demonstrates the
ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Key
stakeholders include: INTERNAL (directly / indirectly): GPLS
Leadership Team, particularly the Head of the Marketed Brands Unit
GPLS Communications Team Global Corporate Affairs and
Communications Leadership Team Legal Investor Relations EXTERNAL
(directly / indirectly): Global media outlets Creative,
entrepreneurial, and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks
outside the box; challenges the status quo Embody a culture of
continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing
Complexity: Ability to work and prioritize across a diverse range
of products and therapeutic areas within a highly matrixed
organization Can easily flex, adapt, and step into new challenges
when they arise, particularly to support communications for
broader, GPLS-wide initiatives TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25% travel 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
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more at takedajobs.com. Takeda is an EEO employer of minorities,
women, disabled, protected veterans, and considers qualified
applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable
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