Associate Director, GPD Internal Communications at Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Takeda's new Global Portfolio Division (GPD) seeks an experienced and well-rounded communicator and storyteller for the role of Associate Director, Internal communications.

The Internal Communications Associate Director is expected to serve as the subject matter expert for internal GPD communications as well as hands-on support, strong project management, content development and tactical execution through a variety of internal and external channels. Must be an outstanding and creative communicator - oral and written -- with an expert command of writing, innovative ideas, and excellent people and problem-solving skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
GPD wide Internal Communications accountabilities

• Work closely with the Executive Communications team to develop internal communications editorial and channel management strategy to engage employees around GPD strategic priorities and our inclusive culture


• Oversee the management and implementation of GPD-wide internal communications content and channels, including the GPD intranet site, development of a digital GPD newsletter, etc.


• Create GPD editorial calendar highlighting major announcements, milestones and communications. Collaborate with other GPD communicators to align communications across regions and functions.


• Maintain updated GPD-specific distribution lists and manage distribution of all internal GPD communications and postings


• Manage and run GPD Town Halls (approximately 2 per year) in collaboration with the GPD executive communications team.


• Provide content as needed to support Takeda's global internal communications efforts.


• Coordinate virtual and in-person roundtables and listening sessions for the GPD President in partner-ship with GPD Executive Communications


• Lead internal communications projects and activities as required by the GPD Communications organization

Support GPD Communications in developing and executing the GPD internal editorial and channel management strategy through:

• Collaborating with other GPD internal communicators in the Business Units/Functions and HR business partners to assess existing channels and regular internal communications cadence


• Identify opportunities to engage broader GPD employees through activities to increase under-standing of our business priorities, help build our culture and contribute to the future success of GPD.


• Managing the development of major organizational announcements, leadership communications, blog posts, podcasts , a GPD digital newsletter and other internal communication materi-als


• Managing and overseeing the maintenance of high editorial standards and quality control across internal communications publications and ensure all GPD internal communications fol-low Takeda's editorial and branding guidelines


• Monitoring outcomes against measurable objectives and indicators e.g., Intranet statistics, feedback from key stakeholders and levels of employee engagement based on feedback forms, surveys and other mechanisms and taking action as needed to increase connectivity with employee population

Additional responsibilities:
Leading a number of communications projects and activities as required within Internal Communications in support of the wider internal communications team and its strategic plan. This may include (but is not limited to) the following activities:

• Developing internal communications materials and content


• Key message development


• Internal issues management


• Manage external agency relationships as needed

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Strong communications experience (minimum of 7 years) preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and ideally in a global role


• Excellent writing, storytelling and editorial skills


• Experience driving and developing an editorial strategy including oversight of multiple communications platforms and channels to meet corporate communications objectives that increase em-ployee levels of engagement

Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

• 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 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

Interaction

• Foster solutions-oriented thinking by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, simplicity, empowerment, external orientation and curiosity.


• Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace


• Effectively negotiates and collaborates with business partners and demonstrates the ability to re-solve conflict in a constructive manner


• Ability to build strong partnerships and drive role clarity with other interfacing Takeda functions, including but not limited to Sales, Marketing, Managed Markets, Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, Le-gal/Compliance, Medical Affairs, Communications, Public Affairs, external vendors, and others.

Innovation

• 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


• Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)


• Ability to work in a global and highly matrixed ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Undergraduate degree required in communication management, public relations, journalism, digital communications, health economics, bio-medical sciences or similar.


• A minimum of 8+ years with demonstrated increased level of responsibility of professional experience required.


• Detail-oriented, with strong strategic, analytical and project planning skills, as well as a creative approach to problem solving


• Collaborative with people management skills


• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills


• Excellent English language skills, English native speaker preferred


• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment


• Established and proven stakeholder networking capabilities, adaptable and comfortable with change


• Ability to deliver in high pressure situations and with short deadlines

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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.

Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time