James-Denton Wyllie
Head, R & d and External Innovation Communications @Takeda
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WORK HISTORY
Head, R & d and External Innovation Communications @Takeda
Leads efforts of the Global R&D Communications Team to generate awareness and excitement around Takeda’s R&D strategy, pipeline and innovation agenda in critical disease areas like oncology, neuroscience and GI & Inflammation, as well as through their investments in plasma-derived therapies and vaccines.• Drives the strategic development and execution of global internal and external communications to increase the awareness and understanding of Takeda’s pipeline, partnerships, scientific platforms and business performance.• Shapes content strategy and development related to Takeda’s global R&D story and Therapeutic Area Units (Oncology, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal and Inflammation) distributed across a variety of channels including digital platforms, social media, video and print.• Serves as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives in the Global R&D organization collaborating with global corporate affairs, business unit communications colleagues and other Takeda leaders to execute programming, as appropriate.• Effectively navigates and manages issues impacting R&D, working closely with crisis leaders to ensure business continuity.• Leads and executes internal/external storytelling efforts that support R&D business objectives, external collaborations, and priority areas of scientific innovation. • Develops messaging platforms for executives and supporting executive visibility initiatives, working closely with the President of R&D.
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Certificate, Public Policy Leadership
Defense Information School
Diploma, Public Affairs; Journalism; Photojournalism
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES-DENTON WYLLIE
Senior executive and spokesperson with 15+ years\' experience of leading high-stakes communications and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. Expert at telling the stories of complex organizations to improve brand reputation and building effective coalitions across diverse groups of audiences. Proven track record of building award-winning multidisciplinary teams. Expert in strategic planning and crisis messaging across complex regulatory environments, including the $602B U.S. pharmaceutical market.
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