BioSpace
Digital Innovation Director, Global Communications
BioSpace, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Digital Innovation Director, Global Communications – Hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA requiring a minimum of 8 days onsite per month. Base pay range: $174,500.00/yr - $274,230.00/yr. 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. What You Bring To The Table
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 8–10+ years of experience in global digital marketing/communications, MarTech, or related fields, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. A deep understanding of the global communications and digital media landscape, with a proven track record of adapting to evolving platforms, tools, and audience behaviors. Proven success managing digital tools, MarTech platforms, and AI-driven solutions. Demonstrated expertise in identifying, prioritizing, and operationalizing AI-powered solutions (including intelligent digital agents/workflows) to advance organizational efficiency and drive business results. Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Deep expertise in healthcare, ideally pharmaceuticals, with a strong grasp of channel-specific digital marketing strategies and regulations. Experience in global, matrixed organizations, collaborating across geographies and functions. Growth mindset, curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and experimentation. Direct experience with remote teams and global capability centers. Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining a focus on results. Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy & Leadership
Define and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital capabilities, operations, and tools across Global Communications. Anticipate and respond to emerging trends across digital communications, media, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Takeda consistently leads in adopting new strategies and platforms. Lead the integration of AI, generative technologies (e.g., GPT), and emerging MarTech to deliver personalized, data-driven stakeholder experiences. Partner with senior leaders in Global Communications, Global Corporate Affairs and Takeda's DD&T organization to align digital strategies with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
MarTech & Digital Ecosystem
Architect, implement, and continuously evolve Takeda's marketing technology stack in collaboration with the Lead, Digital Strategy & Operations, and DD&T. Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems and global priorities, maximizing efficiency, scalability and accessibility. Evaluate and recommend new digital tools and platforms to keep Takeda ahead of digital marketing and communications trends. Assess AI-related regulations regularly to advise on how they may impact our ways of working and/or use of tools.
Content Innovation & Operations
Drive the strategic prioritization, development, and implementation of digital tools and agent-based solutions to enhance efficiency, intelligence, and automation— transforming how work gets done across the function. Foster an audience-first mindset, leveraging behavioral insights, persona data, and AI to enable teams to deliver personalized content throughout the stakeholder journey for both external and internal audiences. Elevate content strategy and discoverability by proactively adapting to search, social, and digital media platform changes, ensuring Takeda\'s thought leadership reaches audiences wherever they are. Develop and drive adoption of strategies to enhance Takeda's visibility in answer engines (e.g., Copilot, Google, ChatGPT), ensuring content is discoverable, authoritative, and aligned with user intent. Streamline digital operations and processes to enable frictionless content creation, localization, and deployment across regions and business units.
Performance, Analytics & Optimization
Define and track success metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of digital initiatives, driving continuous improvement and ROI. Collaborate cross-functionally to measure impact and optimize content strategies based on data-driven insights. Leverage AI agent capabilities to automate data collection, reporting, and routine communications processes—freeing up teams for higher-value strategic work.
Transformation & Collaboration
Lead transformational initiatives to optimize digital marketing and communications processes, tools, and capabilities, including through the integration of intelligent agent solutions. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, to pilot and then rapidly scale best practices across the organization. Serve as Digital Dexterity Champion and change agent, inspiring teams to embrace new ways of working and digital-first approaches. Partner with DD&T on designing and delivering capability development sessions for function.
Compensation & Benefits Snapshot
Takeda Compensation And Benefits Summary: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be transparent with pay practices. Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 The actual base salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, experience, and location, and will comply with state/local wage requirements. U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives, health, retirement, and other benefits as described in company programs. EEO Statement
Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Locations
Boston, MA Job Details
Worker Type: Employee • Worker Sub-Type: Regular • Time Type: Full time • Job Exempt: Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Violations may incur penalties under state law. Additional related job postings and company information may appear below.
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Digital Innovation Director, Global Communications – Hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA requiring a minimum of 8 days onsite per month. Base pay range: $174,500.00/yr - $274,230.00/yr. 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. What You Bring To The Table
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 8–10+ years of experience in global digital marketing/communications, MarTech, or related fields, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. A deep understanding of the global communications and digital media landscape, with a proven track record of adapting to evolving platforms, tools, and audience behaviors. Proven success managing digital tools, MarTech platforms, and AI-driven solutions. Demonstrated expertise in identifying, prioritizing, and operationalizing AI-powered solutions (including intelligent digital agents/workflows) to advance organizational efficiency and drive business results. Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Deep expertise in healthcare, ideally pharmaceuticals, with a strong grasp of channel-specific digital marketing strategies and regulations. Experience in global, matrixed organizations, collaborating across geographies and functions. Growth mindset, curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and experimentation. Direct experience with remote teams and global capability centers. Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining a focus on results. Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy & Leadership
Define and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital capabilities, operations, and tools across Global Communications. Anticipate and respond to emerging trends across digital communications, media, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Takeda consistently leads in adopting new strategies and platforms. Lead the integration of AI, generative technologies (e.g., GPT), and emerging MarTech to deliver personalized, data-driven stakeholder experiences. Partner with senior leaders in Global Communications, Global Corporate Affairs and Takeda's DD&T organization to align digital strategies with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
MarTech & Digital Ecosystem
Architect, implement, and continuously evolve Takeda's marketing technology stack in collaboration with the Lead, Digital Strategy & Operations, and DD&T. Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems and global priorities, maximizing efficiency, scalability and accessibility. Evaluate and recommend new digital tools and platforms to keep Takeda ahead of digital marketing and communications trends. Assess AI-related regulations regularly to advise on how they may impact our ways of working and/or use of tools.
Content Innovation & Operations
Drive the strategic prioritization, development, and implementation of digital tools and agent-based solutions to enhance efficiency, intelligence, and automation— transforming how work gets done across the function. Foster an audience-first mindset, leveraging behavioral insights, persona data, and AI to enable teams to deliver personalized content throughout the stakeholder journey for both external and internal audiences. Elevate content strategy and discoverability by proactively adapting to search, social, and digital media platform changes, ensuring Takeda\'s thought leadership reaches audiences wherever they are. Develop and drive adoption of strategies to enhance Takeda's visibility in answer engines (e.g., Copilot, Google, ChatGPT), ensuring content is discoverable, authoritative, and aligned with user intent. Streamline digital operations and processes to enable frictionless content creation, localization, and deployment across regions and business units.
Performance, Analytics & Optimization
Define and track success metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of digital initiatives, driving continuous improvement and ROI. Collaborate cross-functionally to measure impact and optimize content strategies based on data-driven insights. Leverage AI agent capabilities to automate data collection, reporting, and routine communications processes—freeing up teams for higher-value strategic work.
Transformation & Collaboration
Lead transformational initiatives to optimize digital marketing and communications processes, tools, and capabilities, including through the integration of intelligent agent solutions. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, to pilot and then rapidly scale best practices across the organization. Serve as Digital Dexterity Champion and change agent, inspiring teams to embrace new ways of working and digital-first approaches. Partner with DD&T on designing and delivering capability development sessions for function.
Compensation & Benefits Snapshot
Takeda Compensation And Benefits Summary: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be transparent with pay practices. Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 - $274,230.00 The actual base salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, experience, and location, and will comply with state/local wage requirements. U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives, health, retirement, and other benefits as described in company programs. EEO Statement
Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Locations
Boston, MA Job Details
Worker Type: Employee • Worker Sub-Type: Regular • Time Type: Full time • Job Exempt: Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Violations may incur penalties under state law. Additional related job postings and company information may appear below.
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