Senior Manager, Scientific Communications, Solid Tumor, Global Medical Affairs Oncology
$151,100–$237,490 year
Hybrid · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager, Scientific Communications within Takeda Oncology’s Global Medical Affairs Oncology leads the development and execution of global strategic publication plans and scientific communications for assigned assets. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, author collaboration, readiness of publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, NCCN/submissions, and related materials), managing vendors and budgets, and ensuring compliance with global standards (GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT). The role involves developing the scientific platform for assets, driving a consistent scientific voice across channels, leading publication content creation (slide decks, materials, training tools, congress-related content), and providing guidance on strategy, execution, and metrics, while supervising content reviews and maintaining ethical publication practices. Strong scientific background, project management, vendor oversight, and ability to collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development, outcomes research, and external partners are essential; oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or Bachelor's in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term industry experience
- 3+ years healthcare or related experience, including 2+ years of experience with the development and execution of medical publications and/or scientific communications materials
- Knowledge of scientific publication planning processes, GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT
- Oncology experience strongly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects
- Vendor management and budget management experience
- Experience with Datavision or similar publications management databases
- Understanding of clinical development and product lifecycle management; regulatory and ethical considerations in medical communications
- Experience in cross-functional/global teams
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