Director, R&D Communications Japan

Director, R&D Communications JapandomainTakeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH location_onPunoVeröffentlichung:02.01.23Branche:AndereDirector, R&D Communications JapandomainTakeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH location_onPunoDirector, R&D Communications JapandomainTakeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH location_onKanaVeröffentlichung:12.11.22Branche:Biotechnologie - Pharmazie - ChemieDirector, R&D Communications JapandomainTakeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH location_onKana**Job Description**:OBJECTIVES/PURPOSEThe R&D Communications, Learning, Partnerships and Policy (CLPP) team helps advance the discovery, research and development of life-changing medicines through strategic communications, learning and partnership opportunities. Within and beyond Takeda, we provide scientists and their teams the opportunity to participate in meaningful dialog and fruitful collaborations to spark curiosity, shape external policy decisions, champion innovation and drive positive change.The CLPP teams includes four disciplines:Global R&D Communications, Learning & Development, Partnerships and Policy.We are searching for a Director to lead R&D Communications in Japan.The Director, R&D Communications for Japan is a critical role within the Global R&D Communications team. This position is responsible for building and maintaining Takeda?s reputation as Patient-Driven, Science-First organization within Japan, and coordinating with other local and regional communications leads and the global R&D Communications team, to ensure our Innovation narrative and proof points are pulled through to all relevant internal and external audiences and channels.SCOPEThe Director, R&D Communications, Japan is responsible for all internal and external communications activities across all existing and emerging communications channels in Japan. The position reports directly to the Head, Global R&D Communications, Learning, Partnerships and Policy and will have one direct report in Japan.On-site support and strategic counsel to Research leadership based in Takeda?s site in Shonan iPark is required 1-2 days per week, with one remaining day(s) dedicated to collaboration and coordination with our Corporate Affairs colleagues in our Tokyo headquarters. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely approximately 2 days per week.As the most senior R&D Communications professional in the region, this position requires expertise in internal and external communications locally and experience/adaptability to collaborate with communications colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, other business functions and new talent joining our team in China to extend our messaging and key communications activities across the greater APAC region.Leadership/People:No. of direct reports:1Geographic Scope:Regional:Collaboration across APAC, focus on ChinaACCOUNTABILITIESCreate and implement strategic communications plans to raise awareness and enhance reputation of Takeda R&D in JapanCollaborate and coordinate with broader R&D Communications team to localize and disseminate global campaigns in JapanEngage with Japan R&D leadership and broader executive leadership (TET) as appropriate to expandTakeda?s R&D reach and impactMonitor the local landscape and develop and execute country and/or region-specific strategic plans and programmingMonitor, measure, and report effectiveness of communications activities and provide metrics to global team for global reportingCORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLEStrategic Communications, Management and Operations ResponsibilitiesImplement global strategic Annual plans for R&D, while also developing and implementing a discrete local /Japan plan for internal and external communications. This includes the development of a localized media engagement strategy, in close collaboration with members of the Global R&D Communications team, Global Corporate Affairs and Japan Business Unit communications team stakeholders.Serve as strategic advisor to senior R&D leadership in Japan on internal and external communications activitiesServe as local expert for R&D for any issues management and crisis management workCritical member of broader CLPP leadership teamManagement and development responsibilities for one junior team member and one contractorManagement of communications agency and R&D budget responsibility for JapanCore Communications ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across the organization, including senior scientists, global Corporate Business Partners in Takeda?s business units and Local Operating Companies to understand communications needs and opportunities, and to advise them on their activities.Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including media, and digital influencersContinuously monitoring the internal and external environment to identify trends, opportunities and issues as they relate to Takeda?s corporate profileManage global R&D events on-site, including Town Hall Meetings, media events and other on-site engagementsManage all proactive and reactive media opportunities, prep local spokespeople, host interviews, monitor coverage and report resultsManage all social and digital content and calendar coordinationManage local news flowEnsure that all internal and external corporate communications activities comply with Takeda operating procedures and relevant industry regulationsEstablish measurable objectives and indicators for PR activities and digital engagement, develop analytics and reporting mechanisms to tie into Global reporting.Direct and manage agency performanceDIMENSIONS AND ASPECTSComprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., clinical development, the prescription drug distribution process, etc)Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and culturesEnterprise level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive resultsExcellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writingProven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the companyAbility to distil complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible termsExecutive leadership presence and confidenceEmbraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organizationAbility to develop and drive a Global Workforce and Talent strategy for all R&D Communication colleagues in the Global, Regional and Local organizationsDecision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)Broad decision-making responsibilities:Ability to make highly complex decisions that impact the enterpriseAccountable for decision making for designated functionAbility to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutionsAbility to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless executionAccountable for designing and implementing vision and strategy for designated scopeInteraction (The span and nature of one?s engagement with others when performing one?s job, internal and external relationships)Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplaceAbility to effectively implement R&D?s partnership strategyEffectively represent Takeda in High-level negotiations with the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive mannerInnovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)Visionary and forward thinking with the ability to influence and effectively drive organizational change and continuous innovationComfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutionsAbility to take risks implementing innovative solu