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Job DescriptionAbout the Role
In this Associate Director level role, you will help ensure that important scientific evidence is translated into high-quality publications that support market access objectives and evidence dissemination efforts. You will play a key role in developing and executing publication strategies for assigned assets and programs, working closely with colleagues across Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Global and Regional Market Access. Your work will contribute to the timely delivery of scientifically rigorous publications that communicate evidence in ways that are relevant to key audiences. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment that helps bring clinical and outcomes-related evidence to life through effective scientific publications and communication channels. You will also help advance innovative ways of working by applying digital channels and artificial intelligence-enabled tools that enhance publication quality, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop and execute publication strategies that align with medical strategy, evidence-generation plans, and broader evidence dissemination objectives.
- Lead publication planning and delivery by overseeing abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations, plain language summaries, and publication team activities.
- Partner across cross-functional teams to align priorities, timelines, and publication activities with internal stakeholders and external authors.
- Ensure publication quality and compliance by supporting adherence to publication standards, authorship requirements, disclosure practices, and reporting guidelines.
- Create reusable evidence resources by planning publications as foundational assets and supporting development of derivative content.
- Apply digital and AI-enabled technologies to improve publication planning, visualization, workflow efficiency, and content development.
- Monitor publication performance by tracking key measures and incorporating field, congress, and digital insights into publication plans.
- Manage resources and execution by overseeing budgets, timelines, vendors, risk management activities, and mentoring responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level.
- At least 3+ years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment.
- Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting.
- Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, developing solutions, and coaching or mentoring others.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within publications or scientific communications.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.
LocationsZurich, Switzerland
Base Salary Range:
CHF169,400.00 - CHF232,870.00The 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.
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Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline
- 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level
- At least 3 years of experience in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment
- Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics principles, and clinical data reporting
- Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards, and scientific reporting guidelines
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Experience making decisions within scope, identifying risks, developing solutions, and coaching or mentoring others
- Experience applying artificial intelligence-enabled tools and digital technologies within publications or scientific communications
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex data clearly
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
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