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Takeda

Associate Director, IBD Consumer Marketing

Salary$154k – $243k
LocationUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentMarketing
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 26, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of marketing or related function, including pharma marketing experience
Experience in consumer marketing strategy and tactic planning with advanced proficiency in communicating ideas to internal partners and external agencies
Consumer marketing experience in media, including digital marketing, with the ideal candidate having broadcast media planning experience
Experience leading cross-functional and agency teams
Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence innovative consumer projects through a matrixed organization
Demonstrated expertise managing multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and expectations of multiple stakeholder groups
Proven track record of influencing, aligning, and inspiring cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, building trust and cultivating strong relationships to achieve shared goals
Results-driven mindset with a high level of ownership, urgency, and resilience, consistently delivering on commitments while navigating obstacles and evolving business needs
Demonstrated expertise in using data, insights, and structured analysis to inform decisions, challenge assumptions, and recommend evidence-based actions
A courageous leader who drives change with clarity and conviction, even in the face of ambiguity, resistance, or conflicting priorities
Nice to have3
MBA
3 or more years of experience in Patient and/or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience
Experience in IBD therapeutic area
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Job Description
Associate Director, IBD Consumer Marketing
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Cambridge, MA
About the role:
As the Associate Director of Consumer Marketing, you will be a champion of Takeda’s culture and values while supporting the delivery of the consumer marketing strategic plan for an established IBD brand. This role will help shape and activate a highly impactful and cohesive patient engagement strategy across channels. The role focuses on crafting and executing brand messaging, and campaign development, with significant involvement in TV/CTV advertising.
The ideal candidate combines strong consumer marketing expertise with a mindset of curiosity and adaptability, proactively embracing AI tools to drive both efficiency and innovation. This position will report to the Director of Consumer Marketing.
How you will contribute:
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Support the strategic development and lead tactical execution of the consumer promotional strategy, ensuring alignment with HCP brand initiatives.
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Develop consumer messaging that is highly strategic and powerful across all channels—including significant responsibility in TV/CTV ad and promotional materials development.
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Manage agency relationships, their work product and associated budget.
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Partner closely with the Omnichannel Marketing team to ensure pull-through of campaign and brand messages across digital channels.
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Identify critical moments and barriers in the patient journey and design content and programs to overcome these barriers.
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Partner with Analytics & Insights team to distill insights, validate business opportunities, and optimize consumer initiatives.
Provide leadership and guidance in the most complex situations.
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Foster strong working partnerships with cross-functional team (i.e. medical, legal, regulatory, etc.) to deliver assets across the consumer ecosystem.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree
•
7+ years of marketing or related function, including pharma marketing experience.
•
Experience in consumer marketing strategy and tactic planning with advanced proficiency in communicating ideas to internal partners and external agencies.
•
Consumer marketing experience in media, including digital marketing, with the ideal candidate having broadcast media planning experience.
•
Experience leading cross-functional and agency teams.
•
Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence innovative consumer projects through a matrixed organization.
•
Demonstrated expertise managing multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and expectations of multiple stakeholder groups.
•
Proven track record of influencing, aligning, and inspiring cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, building trust and cultivating strong relationships to achieve shared goals.
•
Results-driven mindset with a high level of ownership, urgency, and resilience, consistently delivering on commitments while navigating obstacles and evolving business needs.
•
Demonstrated expertise in using data, insights, and structured analysis to inform decisions, challenge assumptions, and recommend evidence-based actions.
•
A courageous leader who drives change with clarity and conviction, even in the face of ambiguity, resistance, or conflicting priorities.
Desired:
Nice to have
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MBA
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3 or more years of experience in Patient and/or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience
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Experience in IBD therapeutic area
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:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
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.
For information about our benefits, please click here.
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
Job Exempt
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