VP Head of Communications, GSQ

About the role:

• To drive development and implementation of a robust integrated Communications Strategy and a broad platform of plans and actions to support its implementation at all levels and sites in Global Supply Quality Organization (GSQ).
• Leading the creation and execution of an effective Global Supply Quality (GSQ) communications strategy to engage internal and external stakeholders and develop Takeda’s brand and reputation on three levels:
• Within GSQ and Takeda: inform, align and engage our employees on the goals of manufacturing and quality.
• Externally based on key events to enhance our reputation with partners, potential employees, and other stakeholders
• Ensure strategies align with the corporate business objectives and plans and promote the vision, reputation, brand and narrative of Takeda through partnership with the Global Communications Leadership Team
• Develop capabilities of the network of GSQ communicators and GSQ Leadership.
• Serve as key member of the Global Communications Leadership Team

How you will contribute:

• Drive external engagement and support for speaking engagements and relationships and influencing at PDA, ISPE etc
• Act as a thought partner and counselor to the business leadership, focused on their business goals and transformation.
• Serve as a member of Takeda’s Global Communications Leadership Team, helping define enterprise communications strategies, narrative, standards, and approaches.
• Lead development and deployment of the Global Supply Quality (GSQ) communications strategy, aligning with key internal and external stakeholders and ensuring linkage to corporate objectives and brand.
• Partner with the Global Communications Leadership Team to promote Takeda’s vision, reputation, and brand through GSQ narratives and communications plans.
• Create and deliver internal communications that inform, align, and engage GSQ colleagues across the network (sites and functions) around culture and transformation, using appropriate channels and cadence.
• Define GSQ communication strategy and messaging for Manufacturing, Quality and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) topics, enabling consistent rollout across the network and importantly, integration into the company story.
• Develop and deliver leadership communications, including strategic narratives, executive messaging, presentations, town halls, and extended leadership team meetings.
• Provide communications leadership for major enterprise and GSQ initiatives as needed (e.g., organizational change, business development, M&A, issues management).
• Build and develop capability across GSQ communicators network and leaders through alignment sessions, coaching, standards, governance, and best practice sharing, including execution of global product launches.
• Utilize insights about the external environment and measurement and reporting of communications effectiveness, including KPI definition, tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Executive positioning; internal communications; media/PR; issues and crisis communications; investor/enterprise communications awareness; editorial strategy; change management; digital and AI-forward tools, multi-channel platform governance.
• Patient- and team-centric: Build a patient-centered, high-performing, inclusive organization.
• Decision-Making & Autonomy: Own strategy and decisions impacting a large, diverse global workforce with varying skills, education levels, and language needs.
• Interaction: Partner closely with Corporate Communications, HR, and cross-functional leaders across Takeda; engage external stakeholders as needed to support GSQ reputation and priorities.
• Innovation: Drive innovative approaches to reach and engage a global, diverse audience; continuously improve channels and content effectiveness.
• Complexity: Operate in a global, multi-site environment undergoing change; tailor messaging across cultures, geographies, and languages while maintaining consistency and compliance.

Skills required:

• Considerable experience (15+ years) in a pharmaceutical communications environment, with a strong understanding of the complexities (manufacturing and quality is a plus), regulations, and stakeholder expectations of operating in the global pharmaceutical industry; experience in Global Supply Chain and/or manufacturing site communications preferred.
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in communications management, public relations, journalism, digital communications, health economics, biomedical sciences, or related discipline.
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills; applies sound judgment and a creative, solutions-focused approach to complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel leadership, influence decisions, and align stakeholders through informal leadership, credibility, and strong interpersonal skills across levels, functions, and geographies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives tailored to diverse audiences and channels.
• Fluent, executive-level English (near-native proficiency), with the ability to draft and edit high-impact communications for senior leaders.
• Proven effectiveness in global, multicultural environments, demonstrating cultural intelligence and the ability to adapt communication style to local needs while maintaining consistency.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking capabilities, building trusted relationships and partnerships; adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• Ability to deliver under pressure, prioritizing effectively and producing high-quality work to short deadlines in fast-moving situations.

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.

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$259,000.00 - $407,000.00

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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

About Us

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.

Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.