| Location | Lexington, MA |
Title: Associate Director, US Medical Content – Foundational Therapeutics Platform (FTP)
Location: Lexington, MA 02421 (Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)
Job Overview
Takeda is seeking an experienced Associate Director, US Medical Content to join its US Medical Content Hub. This individual will lead the development and execution of medical content strategies across the Foundational Therapeutics Platform (FTP) therapeutic area.
The role will focus on developing high-quality scientific communications, medical education, and training materials to support Medical Affairs teams, particularly Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The successful candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders, scientific subject matter experts, and external vendors to deliver strategic medical content aligned with Takeda's medical objectives, compliance standards, and business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute medical communication and scientific training strategies for assigned brands and pipeline therapies.
Lead the creation of scientific, disease-state, and product training materials for US Medical Affairs teams, including MSLs.
Partner with Medical Affairs leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex scientific data into clear, accurate, and effective medical content.
Develop and maintain scientific presentations, educational decks, reports, and other medical communication materials.
Ensure medical content is regularly updated based on emerging clinical data, scientific advancements, and product developments.
Plan and execute medical education programs, congress activities, and omnichannel communication initiatives.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and learning outcomes.
Leverage AI, generative AI, data analytics, and digital technologies to improve medical content development and communication strategies.
Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and external vendor relationships.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all content meets Takeda's medical, legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in a biosciences-related discipline (MPH, MS, PhD, MD, or PharmD).
4+ years of relevant experience within a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency.
3+ years of Medical Affairs experience, preferably within a medical communications function.
Proven experience leading individuals and managing cross-functional teams.
Experience developing and implementing medical communications, scientific training, and congress programs.
Strong experience with omnichannel medical communications and digital engagement tools.
Excellent scientific writing, presentation development, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret complex medical and clinical data and translate it into strategic scientific messaging.
Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, external vendors, and multiple projects.
Experience using AI and digital technologies, including generative AI, data analytics, and visualization tools.
Hands-on experience with Articulate 360 / Rise and Veeva Systems (Vault / PromoMats).
Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development, product lifecycle management, and applicable industry regulations.
Ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a Medical Affairs or Medical Communications professional with strong pharmaceutical industry experience, combining scientific knowledge, strategic content development, medical education, and digital communication expertise.
Candidates should have hands-on experience creating scientific content for MSLs and US Medical Affairs teams, managing omnichannel communication programs, and translating clinical data into compliant, engaging educational materials.