Takeda

VP,HeadofCommunications,US

$320–440k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“VP, Head of Communications, US at Takeda. Skills: Strategic communications, Executive communications, Brand positioning, Stakeholder management. Drive strategic communications. Serve as strategic advisor”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver business outcomes; Shape external environment; Enhance Takeda's reputation; Enhance Takeda's brand; Enhance policy positions; Enhance advocacy positions; Meet patients where they are; Meet stakeholders where they are; Optimize communications effectiveness; Optimize communications outcomes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Issues management; Crisis response; Risk assessment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in communications, Bachelor's degree in journalism, Bachelor's degree in marketing, 5+ years overseeing campaigns, 5+ years influencer strategies

Nice to Have

Master's degree

What You'll Do.

Drive strategic communications

Serve as strategic advisor

Provide proactive recommendations

Establish operating cadence

Ensure rapid alignment

Own executive communications

Develop communications plans

Deliver business outcomes

Shape external environment

Provide strategic counsel

Coordinate product portfolio campaigns

Lead marketing communications

Coordinate integrated campaigns

Collaborate on policy communications

Build stakeholder relationships

Manage crisis preparedness

Oversee trade relations communications

Oversee public policy communications

Oversee CSR communications

Deliver community engagement days

Drive transformation initiatives

Help employees adjust

Ensure employee engagement

Lead communications alignment

Support communications execution

Develop crisis planning

Anticipate crisis readiness

Manage brand communications budget

Use communications technologies

Use AI-forward approaches

Establish responsibilities

Establish performance expectations

Establish development plans

Lead communications team

Coach communications professionals

Develop communications professionals

Foster business acumen

Drive continuous improvement

Optimize communications effectiveness

Optimize communications outcomes

Ensure global message alignment

Ensure best practice alignment

Localize communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

U.S. Business Unit leadership team; Global communications team; Government Affairs/Public Affairs; Marketing; U.S. Region Crisis Management Team; U.S. LT; Takeda Corporate Comms; R&D; Brand teams; Global and regional teams

Communication Scope

Executive communications; Messaging; Speeches; Talking points; Stakeholder communications; Policy communications; Product marketing communications; Digital communications; Social media communications; Internal communications; External communications; Media relations; Analyst relations; Patient advocacy; Professional societies; Industry associations; Trade relations; Public policy communications; CSR communications; Employee engagement communications; Global messages; Brand communications

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