Nature and Scope of JobThe 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 FTP therapeutic area. This role partners extensively with internal stakeholders across the organization and liaises with external vendors to support delivery of assigned assets. Actively involved in strategic planning and execution of content
generation that supports Scientific Training and Field Medical resources. You will operate
with a high degree of independence while staying closely aligned with the Director, Medical
Content and broader Medical objectives and strategy.
Primary Responsibilities- Contribute to agile planning, development, and implementation of medical communication and scientific training plans and content generation for assigned brands and/or pipeline therapies.
- Drive the design and development of scientific and disease/product training content for US Medical teams, including MSLs (Medical Science Liaisons) and other internal stakeholders, aligned with Takeda business rules and applicable processes.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop content that reflects the latest scientific data and aligns with Medical objectives and strategy.
- Regularly update content to incorporate advancements in Takeda's therapeutic areas and products.
- Monitor learning outcomes through assessments and evaluations to ensure program effectiveness.
- Utilize AI and digital-enabled approaches to support efficiency.
- Manage delivery so assigned medical communications and scientific training projects remain on strategy, within budget, and on time.
- Maintain strong communication channels to meet the scientific training and medical content needs of stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities - Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Qualifications- 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 communication 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
- Experience with Articulate (e.g., RISE, 360) and Veeva Systems (e.g., Vault, PromoMats)
- 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
Education & Certifications - Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS, PhD, MD, or PharmD) in a biosciences discipline
Working ConditionsThe working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in an environmentally controlled home office environment.
- Operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer.
- Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
DisclaimerThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
CompensationSalary/Hourly Rate Range (W2): USD 100.00 - 115.00
The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM's compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.
Full-time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.
Both full and part-time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM's 401k plan. Full and part-time employees may be eligible for paid time off.
All employees are eligible for USDM's rewards and recognition program.
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