Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 track-record in developing authentic and inspiring communications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simulataneously.

Preferred

• Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry is preferred.
• Strong social media experience is preferred.