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About the Role
The Medical Communications Manager serves as Takeda’s external-facing scientific communications lead for GI2 (Gastroenterology and Inflammation). This role is responsible for planning and executing medical education and omni-channel scientific communications, encompassing traditional, innovative, and digital formats. Collaborating closely with Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T), Field Medical, and Medical Advisors, you will translate evidence into clear, compliant, and impactful narratives, orchestrate customer journeys, and utilize AI-driven analytics and advanced CRM systems to continuously improve reach, engagement, and educational outcomes.
Your Contributions
- Scientific Communications Strategy: Own the GI2 medical communications plan aligned with the medical plan; define audiences, messages, channels, and success metrics while ensuring scientific accuracy across all assets.
- Medical Education: Design and deliver accredited and non-accredited medical education initiatives (e.g., symposia, webinars, masterclasses, microlearning) by partnering with external experts and internal stakeholders; evaluating learning outcomes to address educational gaps in the GI2 therapeutic area.
- Omni-Channel Orchestration: Design scientific customer journeys and execute omni-channel campaigns (email, web, social, virtual events) in OCE automation, personalizing content based on insights and KOL profiling.
- Content Operations & Review: Adapt and create scientific content (slides, leave-behinds, infographics, videos, FAQs); manage references, scientific narratives, and MLR review using Veeva Vault or equivalent.
- Insights & Analytics: Leverage data analytics and dashboards to measure reach and engagement while applying A/B testing for continuous optimization.
- Publications Support: Coordinate with Medical Advisors and Global Publications regarding local publication needs (abstracts, posters, congress booths) to align with global/local publication policies.
- Collaboration & Governance: Work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure aligned, timely, and compliant execution.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Select and manage agencies/vendors; track budgets, timelines, and quality to ensure performance aligns with the Scope of Work (SoW).
- Compliance & Ethics: Ensure all activities comply with Takeda-ism, SOPs, local codes, and regulatory standards while maintaining fair and balanced scientific communication.
Skills and Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PharmD/PhD/MD or MSc with equivalent experience).
- Native-level proficiency in German or French; excellent English; strong ability to write and review scientific content rigorously.
- 2–4 years of experience in Medical Affairs/Medical Communications; experience in Immunology (Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, or Inflammatory bowel disease) is advantageous.
- Strong scientific writing, storytelling, and health literacy skills.
- High-level agility and teamwork skills with a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Proficiency in digital tools, including OCE/campaign automation, Veeva Vault (PromoMats/MedComms), and Microsoft 365.
- Data literacy and proficiency with AI-driven analytics (dashboards, experimentation, KPI tracking).
- Project and vendor management capabilities, with a track record of delivering multiple initiatives concurrently at high quality.
- Solid understanding of compliance frameworks and local industry codes for scientific and medical education activities.
Empowering Our People to Shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. These values guide us in making decisions we can be proud of. We are committed to enabling our employees to reach their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for excellence in all our endeavors. Takeda fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment, uniting our teams in a shared commitment to improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Takeda is devoted to fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion. All hiring decisions are made based solely on qualifications without regard to gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.