Senior Information and Engagement Specialist, Takeda, Boston, MA
Posted October 6, 2023
Description:
The Takeda Library Sciences team (LS) team is currently seeking a Senior information and Engagement Specialist. Using multiple digital formats, platforms, and repositories, we connect people to information and resources that enhance innovation and lead to transformative treatments for patients
The Senior Information and Engagement Specialist is charged with the thoughtful dissemination of library resources across the entire Takeda enterprise. You will head up efforts to measure and increase the usage of library research tools, content platforms, and other KM activities by identifying the unique perspectives of various target audiences within Takeda’s global teams and aligning outreach activities and trainings that are commensurate with their knowledge needs and priorities. You will help the Library team with biomedical searches. You will also collaborate with colleagues in DSI to implement digital strategies, projects and commitments that drive operational efficiencies and connectivity across R&D and the broader Takeda organization. This position reports to the Director of Library Sciences.
You will build and nurture trust-based relationships; collaborate with, advocate for, and mentor KM team members; and build bridges with Takeda partners. You are a strategic thinker and inspiring leader who is excited to explore new outreach approaches. You are proficient searching the biomedical literature and building complex searches via multiple digital databases. You constantly strive for continuous improvement, recognizing that processes can always be improved, and you’re able to visualize the big picture as well as implement the small details. You are intrigued by the opportunities afforded by artificial intelligence and natural language processing within the life sciences and are excited to contribute to a team that is actively harnessing those capabilities. You are an experienced, engaging instructor who can create metrics and dashboards to measure the value of various training efforts. In addition, you value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the practices and strategies you use to engage Takeda colleagues in KM activities.
Accountabilities:
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to identify and capture gaps in usage of KM resources
• Engage with DSI and KM colleagues to incorporate digital technologies into the KM environment
• Create multiple outreach strategies to increase usage of KM tools, platforms, and activities across global Takeda communities
• Represent KM as the outreach/training subject matter expert on all collaborative DSI initiatives
• Manage vendor-led training program, including promotion, post-training surveys, and tracking metrics for multiple sessions per month
• Engage with new hires via monthly newsletters, orientation sessions, and bespoke opportunities
• Develop and execute summer internship program in collaboration with department colleagues and Takeda leadership
• Identify colleagues across the global organization as potential trusted advisors relative to KM programs, content, and training opportunities
• Perform additional departmental responsibilities as required, to include copyright compliance, literature search, resource evaluation, and vendor management
Position requirements:
• Master’s degree in a Life Science, Library/Information Science, Strategic Communication, or closely related field. Minimum of 6 years of experience in a global corporate environment, preferably in pharma or biotech
• Demonstrated experience searching a wide variety of scientific research databases (including PubMed, Dialog, Web of Science, and Embase), subject-specific databases, and application of data analytics tools
• Proficiency with survey and learning assessment tools, and the ability to extract and present meaningful data and metrics from these tools
• Proven track record of project management and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams across a highly siloed, complex global organization
• Ability to communicate and interact thoughtfully, transparently, and appropriately with a variety of both internal and external clients
• Experience supporting global colleagues who have a variety of scientific and non-scientific backgrounds and training
• A team player with the ability to forge new partnerships that bridge people and organizations
• Strong communicator with skills in writing, public speaking, and utilizing best practices in pedagogy for individual and group learners
• Excellent time and task management skills and ability to prioritize under deadline pressure
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