Associate Director, Medical Content

About the role

Join our team as an Associate Director Medical Content and be a strategic partner within the US Medical Content Hub, responsible for the development and execution of the medical content strategy across the Neuroscience/FTP therapeutic area. This role partners extensively with internal stakeholders across the organization and also liaises with external vendors to support delivery of assigned assets. This role might require traveling to various professional meetings, conferences, and client sites – limited overnight. Some international travel may be required.

What You Bring To Takeda

• Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS, PhD, MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline
• 4+ years of related experience at a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency
• 3+ years in Medical Affairs, including roles in a medical communications function
• Proven experience leading individuals and cross-functional teams
• Track record implementing medical communications and congress programs, including omnichannel communication and digital channels/tools
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work across diverse therapeutic areas
• Experience with budget management, resource allocation, vendor management
• Demonstrated experience applying digital technologies and AI tools (e.g., generative AI, data analytics, visualization) to enhance medical communications strategy, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change
• Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management
• Strong experience writing scientific communication decks, reports, and materials for educational activities
• Ability to interpret medical/scientific data, develop strategic messaging, and demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations

More About Us

We are committed to delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. We strive for excellence in everything we do, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Join us and contribute to our mission of improving health and well-being through leading-edge science and technology.

Career Opportunities

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• U.S. Base Salary Range: $169,400.00 - $266,200.00
• Short-term and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• A tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• New hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation

EEO Statement

Takeda 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.