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The Medical Communications Manager is Takeda’s external-facing scientific communications lead for GI2 (Gastroenterology and Inflammation), responsible for planning and executing medical education and omni-channel scientific communication—traditional, innovative, and digital. Partnering closely with DD&T (Digital, Data & Technology), Field Medical, and Medical Advisors, this role translates evidence into clear, compliant, and impactful narratives, orchestrates customer journeys, and uses AI-driven analytics and advanced CRM to continuously improve reach, engagement, and educational outcomes

Own the GI2 medical communications plan aligned with the medical plan; define audiences, messages, channels, and success metrics; ensure scientific accuracy and consistency across assets

Scientific Communications Strategy:

• Design and deliver accredited and non-accredited MedEd (e.g., symposia, webinars, masterclasses, microlearning), partnering with external experts and internal stakeholders; evaluate learning outcomes. Medical education initiatives should be strategically designed to identify and address critical educational gaps within the GI2 therapeutic area, ensuring that content is tailored to bridge these gaps and advance clinical understanding and patient outcomes
• Medical Education (MedEd):
• Design scientific customer journeys and execute omni-channel campaigns (email, web, social, virtual events) in OCE automation; personalize content based on insights and KOL profiling
• Adapt/create scientific content (slides, leave-behinds, infographics, videos, FAQs); manage references, scientific narratives, and MLR review in Veeva Vault or equivalent;
• Leverage data analytics and dashboards to measure reach, engagement, and impact; apply A/B testing and continuous optimization
• Coordinate with Medical Advisors and Global Publications on local publication needs (abstracts, posters, congress booths) in line with global/local publications policy
• Work cross-functionally with Field Medical, Medical Advisors, DD&T, Market Access, PV, and Legal/Compliance to ensure aligned, timely, and compliant execution
• Select and manage agencies/vendors; track budgets, timelines, and quality; ensure SoW alignment and performance
• Ensure all activities comply with Takeda-ism, SOPs, local codes, and regulatory standards; uphold fair-balanced, non-promotional scientific communication

Skills and capabilities you bring to the role:

• Critical Skills/Competencies
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PharmD/PhD/MD or MSc with equivalent experience)
• Native-level German or French; excellent English; ability to write and review scientific content with rigor and clarity
• 2–4 years’ experience in Medical Affairs/Medical Communications; Immunology (Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Inflammatory bowel disease) experience is an advantage
• Strong scientific writing, storytelling, and health literacy skills
• High level of agility as well as teamwork skills and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration