PDT Corporate and Executive Communications Lead

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: As a key member of the Plasma-derived therapies (PDT) communications team, this role will be responsible for designing and implementing multi-pronged corporate and executive communications strategies to promote the PDT vision and enhance its reputation both internally and externally within the broader Takeda corporate narrative. Collaborating closely with the PDT Leadership Team (PDT LT), the PDT communications team and public affairs, this role will develop comprehensive programming to enhance external engagement and thought leadership in the plasma-derived therapies sector and broader healthcare landscape. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of consistent weekly onsite attendance at our Cambridge, Massachusetts office. Regular in-person collaboration is a key aspect of this role. Fully remote work is not available. What you'll do: Corporate Communication Plan Development and Execution: Lead the formulation and execution of a global corporate communication plan for the PDT BU, laddering up to the PDT BU and Takeda Global Communications and Governance outcomes led priorities. Thought Leadership Initiatives: Design and manage dynamic PDT BU Thought Leadership activations in synergy with communications programming across the PDT value chain, as well as PDT Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy initiatives. Executive Thought Leadership and Engagement: Develop and maintain a comprehensive executive engagement plan and calendar for speaking opportunities, digital communications and media engagements to elevate executive visibility. PDT President Communications: As the key business partner to the President of the PDT BU, develop strategic communication programming to establish and further build his reputation as a thought leader in the global PDT ecosystem. Content Creation and Management: Oversee the production of compelling narratives for distribution across social media, corporate websites, investor forums and traditional media outlets, enhancing external awareness of PDT’s leadership role in the healthcare industry. Act as a consultant to cross-functional teams, providing guidance on storytelling and fulfilling ad hoc communication needs. Partnerships and Collaboration: Foster alignment on communications initiatives by collaborating with Global Corporate Communications and Governance and other stakeholders, promoting an integrated approach to storytelling and digital engagement. Training and Development: Manage ongoing media and speaker training programs for the PDT Leadership Team to ensure consistent and effective messaging. Issues Management: Assist in managing communication strategies for emerging issues, collaborating with PDT Public Affairs, BioLife and other Takeda partners. Performance Measurement: Evaluate communication effectiveness and continuously seek innovative approaches to enhance audience engagement. Vendor Relations : Oversee key external vendor relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and value delivery. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry Extensive experience in internal and external executive communications ​ Leadership Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures Enterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results Ability to present complex information clearly and with confidence Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company Ability to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization ​ Decision-making and Autonomy Broad decision making responsibilities: Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterprise Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless execution Accountable for designing and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope ​ Interaction Foster solutions-oriented thinking by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity. Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace Effectively negotiates and collaborates with business partners and demonstrates the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Ability to build strong partnerships and drive role clarity with other interfacing Takeda functions, including but not limited to Sales, Marketing, Managed Markets, Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, Legal/Compliance, Medical Affairs, Communications, Public Affairs, external vendors, and others. ​ Innovation Visionary and forward thinking with the ability to influence and effectively drive organizational change and continuous innovation Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions Ability to take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market Ability to identify areas for process and systems innovation and implement change that will enhance the overall effectiveness of the team. Complexity Ability to work in a global and highly matrixed ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Bachelors degree – BS/BA, Majors in Journalism, Communications or English preferred. A minimum of 10+ years communications experience with a preferred focus on the life sciences. Strategic business partner with the ability to translate business information into language that employees and customer can understand. Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong interpersonal skills. A natural creative writer who can write clear, compelling narratives customized for various stakeholders. Ability to negotiate and form consensus among various parties important. Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry is preferred. Strong social media experience is preferred. Ability to work directly with senior executives and a proven trac