Senior Communications Manager

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Communications Manager

Location: Manila, Philippines

About the role:

The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for leading and implementing integrated communication strategies that elevate Takeda’s reputation, support growth across key therapeutic areas, and foster a culture of high performance and purpose throughout the organization. A strategic and agile communicator, this role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments, effectively manage multiple priorities, and possess a deep understanding of the local healthcare landscape. Through impactful storytelling, proactive stakeholder engagement, and effective issues management to build trust and influence, the Senior Communications Manager ensures all communication efforts align with Takeda’s values and ethical standards, delivering on our long-term commitment to our people and patients.

How you will contribute:

1. Strategy Development: Develop and execute a strategic communication plan to raise awareness about an integrated dengue prevention and control approach, including vaccination, among various stakeholders, including the public, healthcare professionals, and government agencies.

2. Content Creation: Create compelling and accurate content for various communication channels, including but not limited to press releases, social media, websites, brochures, and educational materials. Oversee the creation of compelling content across all stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, and internal teams.

3. Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage of an integrated approach to dengue prevention & control, including vaccination. Prepare and distribute press releases, organize press conferences, and respond to media inquiries. Monitor and respond to trends within therapeutic fields relevant to Takeda.

4. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate relevant stakeholder engagements with the Public Affairs team and evaluate how these may impact the communication strategy and tactics. Collaborate with global teams to align communications with organizational goals.

5. Campaign Management: Plan and execute public awareness campaigns, including but not limited to digital marketing, community outreach, and events, to increase vaccine uptake.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns. Use data and feedback to make informed adjustments and improvements.

7. Crisis Communication: Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage any adverse events or public concerns.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards.

Critical functional knowledge

Regulatory and Policy Environment:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for medicine and vaccine approval, distribution, and pharmaceutical promotions.
• Awareness of public health policies and guidelines related to dengue vaccination and other health concerns.

Media and Public Relations:

• Strategic communications approach to media and relevant stakeholders
• Crisis communication skills to manage any misinformation or adverse events.

Cultural Competency:

• Understanding cultural sensitivities and tailoring communication for diverse populations.
• Being aware of regional prevalence and the impact of dengue.
• Understanding of healthcare and therapeutic industry dynamics.

Digital and Social Media:

• Utilizing digital platforms for vaccine awareness campaigns.
• Monitoring social media for public sentiment and feedback.

Project Management:

• Planning and executing communication strategies and campaigns.
• Managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively

Critical business expertise

• In-depth understanding of Philippine media landscape. Established linkages or relationships with media outfits or agencies is preferred.
• Validated experience and knowledge of managing the press and PR agencies
• With adequate knowledge and context of external customers including prescribers, payers, providers with regard to topics related to vaccination, and Philippine government, including the political climate
• Understanding of the local policies and how these impact decision-making.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to successfully collaborate with cluster groups with understanding of, and sensitivity to, the business cultures.
• Excellent upwards communication skills to manage above country governance
• Excellent and dynamic communication skills among media and other external stakeholders, navigating through the complexity of the health landscape in the Philippines

What you bring to Takeda:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, preferably within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry OR public relations agency supporting healthcare clients.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the pharmaceutical and/or vaccines industry is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record in driving communication strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.
• Proven experience in leading integrated communication initiatives, including reputation management, executive positioning, and product communications in complex, regulated environments.

Core skills & personal attributes

Strategic competencies:

• Forward-thinking communicator with the ability to develop and execute communication plans that drive brand, business, and stakeholder engagement outcomes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a keen ability to align communication efforts with business unit and regional goals.

Communication Expertise:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting clear, compelling messaging across channels and audiences
• Experienced in managing communications during crises and navigating sensitive or high-stakes issues with discretion and integrity
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across diverse internal and external groups

Industry Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the healthcare landscape in the Philippines, preferably with knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly dengue
• Savvy about governance on ethical communications in the pharmaceutical industry

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• High attention to detail and accountability; comfortable operating autonomously while contributing to collective success.
• Agile, resilient, and purpose-driven professional aligned with Takeda’s values and ways of working.

As with all Takeda positions, this position is expected to conduct themselves in line with the Company culture and Takeda-ism

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Different provinces within the country subject to business strategy and brand plan.

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.

Empowering our people to shine:

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.

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