Senior Director, Head of Media Relations & Issues Communications

Role: Senior leader responsible for shaping Takeda's global corporate reputation through enterprise media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. Objectives: enhance trust, build strategic media relationships, and proactively manage issues affecting company standing. Responsibilities: develop and execute integrated media strategies, oversee issues and crisis management frameworks, lead global media and issues Centers of Excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives. Collaborate closely with Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, Investor Relations, and business leaders worldwide to ensure consistent messaging and readiness. Requirements: Bachelor's in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field; 15+ years in strategic communications with extensive media relations and crisis management experience, preferably within biopharma; proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex stakeholder environments. HighValue: experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industries, seasoned in issues/crisis preparedness, executive counsel, and cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: based in Washington, DC; full-time, global scope with potential travel. The role emphasizes strategic influence, high-level media engagement, and organizational capability building to support Takeda’s corporate reputation.