Takeda
VP,HeadofCommunications,US
“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.
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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