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Job Description

The Lead, R&D Corporate and Science Communications is a critical member of the R&D Corporate and Science Communications team. As a member of the R&D and Portfolio Communications team the role helps to create, manage, distribute and analyze R&D content across all internal and external channels. The Lead, R&D Content and Communications Channels is responsible for:

Working across the R&D and Portfolio Communications team, key R&D functions, and the broader Global Communications team to develop and execute a high impact internal and external R&D content strategy.
Providing input on content strategy helping to map content to major themes, initiatives, and business objectives determining the appropriate channels and timelines for distribution.
Overseeing the ongoing distribution of content across all internal and external communications channels including website, R&D Sharepoint, Takeda social media channels, e-mail, and others.
Developing and refining metrics to measure the impact of communications, distilling insights to inform future content and constantly improve performance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Drive and manage a variety of internal and external communications content that may include but are not limited to:

Working across the R&D and Portfolio Communications team to develop and maintain a detailed calendar of all planned communications to be distributed across all internal and external communications channels as aligned with business priorities.
Reviewing, editing and approving all R&D corporate and science content prior to distribution ensuring compliance with Takeda style and brand guidelines.
Collaborating with subject matter experts across the organization to develop, review and approve content.
Overseeing the timelines and deliverables of colleagues who are assigned key content deliverables.
Analyzing internal and external content performance, generating insights reports that help refine content strategies across the team.
Posting content across all internal and external channels.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Bachelors required
6+ years of communications experience in a PR agency or corporate setting
Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology, or health care industry experience required
Minimum 5 years of experience developing content for a global complex organization required
Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication
Ability to orchestrate effective meetings and drive consensus
Ability to develop content that conveys complex ideas and scientific concepts in simple, concise and creative ways to engage employees and external audiences across channels (written, social media, and multimedia content)
Strong presentation skills to communicate and persuade a wide range of audiences
Strong writing and message development skills with an ability to write and adapt to various styles, formats and cultures
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure with superior attention to detail
Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographies and time zones
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Program Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel in addition to Microsoft Sharepoint and Microsoft Teams
Experience working at an agency or consultancy, or with vendors such as public relations agencies, design firms and production companies

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in 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, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and 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.

Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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