Lead, R&D Leadership Communications & Employee Engagement
Takeda, Cambridge, MA, United States
Lead, R&D Leadership Communications & Employee Engagement
The Lead, R&D Leadership Communications & Employee Engagement, Director level, will serve as a strategic partner to the President of R&D and the R&D Management Committee, driving communications and engagement programs that connect employees, amplify leadership voices, and align R&D priorities with enterprise goals. This person will craft compelling, story-driven communications and lead high-impact initiatives of strategic importance to R&D. They will also manage executive thought leadership platforms, oversee internal channels, and champion innovation through emerging technologies like AI and automation – all while fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
This position is classified as “hybrid” under Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. It requires a minimum of eight (8) in-office days per month at our Cambridge, MA office.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
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 trust, 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 navigate the changing external and internal environment and lead others through change by creating and inspiring an engaging workplace
Effectively negotiate and collaborate with business partners, demonstrating the ability to resolve conflict constructively
Build strong partnerships and drive role clarity with other Takeda functions, including but not limited to R&D, DD&T, Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, Legal/Compliance, Global Corporate Affairs, 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
Take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market
Identify areas for process and systems innovation and implement change that will enhance overall effectiveness of the team
Digital-minded leader continually seeking ways to incorporate AI and new technologies into daily work
Complexity
Ability to work in a global and highly matrixed ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills
Bachelor's degree – BS/BA, majors in Journalism, Communications, or public policy/public affairs preferred
A minimum of 10 years with demonstrated increased level of responsibility of professional experience required
Executive communications experience required
Strategic business partner with the ability to translate business information into language that employees and customers can understand
Experience in adopting and driving AI-powered solutions
Ability to negotiate and form consensus among various parties important
Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry is preferred
Strong social media experience preferred
A naturally creative writer who can write clear, compelling narratives customized for various stakeholders
Ability to work directly with senior executives and a proven track record in developing authentic and inspiring executive communications
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational skills accompanied by the ability to multi-task and problem-solve
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Team player and self-starter with a positive attitude
Compensation and Benefits
U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 – $274,230.00 per year. The actual base salary will be based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.
Location: Cambridge, MA
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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The Lead, R&D Leadership Communications & Employee Engagement, Director level, will serve as a strategic partner to the President of R&D and the R&D Management Committee, driving communications and engagement programs that connect employees, amplify leadership voices, and align R&D priorities with enterprise goals. This person will craft compelling, story-driven communications and lead high-impact initiatives of strategic importance to R&D. They will also manage executive thought leadership platforms, oversee internal channels, and champion innovation through emerging technologies like AI and automation – all while fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
This position is classified as “hybrid” under Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. It requires a minimum of eight (8) in-office days per month at our Cambridge, MA office.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
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 trust, 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 navigate the changing external and internal environment and lead others through change by creating and inspiring an engaging workplace
Effectively negotiate and collaborate with business partners, demonstrating the ability to resolve conflict constructively
Build strong partnerships and drive role clarity with other Takeda functions, including but not limited to R&D, DD&T, Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, Legal/Compliance, Global Corporate Affairs, 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
Take risks implementing innovative solutions, accelerating time to market
Identify areas for process and systems innovation and implement change that will enhance overall effectiveness of the team
Digital-minded leader continually seeking ways to incorporate AI and new technologies into daily work
Complexity
Ability to work in a global and highly matrixed ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills
Bachelor's degree – BS/BA, majors in Journalism, Communications, or public policy/public affairs preferred
A minimum of 10 years with demonstrated increased level of responsibility of professional experience required
Executive communications experience required
Strategic business partner with the ability to translate business information into language that employees and customers can understand
Experience in adopting and driving AI-powered solutions
Ability to negotiate and form consensus among various parties important
Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry is preferred
Strong social media experience preferred
A naturally creative writer who can write clear, compelling narratives customized for various stakeholders
Ability to work directly with senior executives and a proven track record in developing authentic and inspiring executive communications
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational skills accompanied by the ability to multi-task and problem-solve
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Team player and self-starter with a positive attitude
Compensation and Benefits
U.S. Base Salary Range: $174,500.00 – $274,230.00 per year. The actual base salary will be based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.
Location: Cambridge, MA
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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