Global Leadership Communications Lead - Senior Manager

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Job Description
Global Leadership Communications Lead - Senior Manager
Cambridge, MA
Hybrid
About the role
The Global Leadership Communications Lead contributes to the strategy and execution of CEO external and internal communications and engagement events, plus additional executive communication efforts.
This position plays a key role in internal/employee engagement elements of CEO communications and works in close partnership with another Leadership Communications Lead, who is the point of contact/lead for all external CEO communications.
Together, they work collaboratively - regardless of audience or channel - to ensure CEO and leadership communications that increase employee ambassadorship, elevate Takeda's reputation, and build confidence in our future patient impact.
How you will contribute
Integrated Communications (Contribute)

• Contribute to the development for data- and research-informed strategy for CEO external and internal communications and engagement events, including CEO platform focus areas and related messaging.
• Contribute to executing on the strategy and continually evaluating and updating approaches based on feedback and insights.
• Co-lead CEO visibility and engagement reporting, plus landscape analysis. This includes benchmarking and regular research on executive communications trends, best practices, and innovative approaches.
• Co-lead various narrative and messaging development for CEO and other leaders and communicators to use as needed. This includes narratives for key enterprise projects and transformations, plus monthly key messages and quarterly hot topics FAQs to guide internal communications.
• Manage external agencies and vendors to ensure excellence in delivery.

Employee Engagement (Main Focus)

• Assist in producing communications for CEO, including monthly messages and related correspondence, podcasts, videos, and messaging among other activities.
• Coordinate and support CEO-led events including town halls and roundtable events.
• Work with CEO Office to maximize opportunities during travel to connect with employees.
• Guide and support messaging development for various CEO internal events.
• Contribute to planning and execution of the CEO's annual global leadership conference for the company's top 250 leaders.

External Positioning (Support as Needed)

• Act as backup support to coordinate and ensure success of any external CEO opportunities (e.g. speaking opportunities, media interviews, LinkedIn posts), working with other Leadership Communications Lead or other communicators across Takeda.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of four years of experience in corporate communications, preferably with some experience in both executive communications and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to interact with senior management and leaders across disciplines.
• Ability to influence others and drive alignment across diverse teams in matrixed environments.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and build ongoing relationships and knowledge sharing communities with communicators and subject matter experts.
• Experience working in an international structure and with varied cultures, along with experience leading communications for diverse employee populations (e.g. non-wired)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail and proof reading.
• Experience managing external communications agencies and video/podcast production.
• Demonstrated patience and discretion in handling challenging and confidential situations.
• Strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to anticipate and address opportunities and challenges.
• Ability to multitask effectively and adapt to changing priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) with strong digital literacy and interest in expanding digital and design skills.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Ways of Working
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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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 we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$133,000.00 - $209,000.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time