Medical Science Liaison

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Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) establishes Takeda’s medical affairs presence with external stakeholders through scientific exchange and research support. This role is the field-based therapeutic area (TA) expert responsible for execution of the TA specific medical plan in the field, predominantly by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders along with the development of the medical plan. This position is a field- based position, with approximately 60% time in the field collaborating with KOLs and other external customers as needed.

Overall

• Lead the in-field execution of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Plan by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders
• Develop and support medical strategies for compounds via field-based support from the medical function that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectives
• Maintain a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific/medical knowledge in the relevant therapeutic area by conducting literature searches, analysing clinical papers, attending conferences, courses and other such events
• Provide insights from key external stakeholders to internal cross-functional stakeholders as needed to guide the Brand and Medical Plans

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Pharmacy or similar discipline

Experience

• Required: 1-3 years working experience in medical affairs in pharmaceuticals, healthcare industry, or academia
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year prior MSL experience in relevant Therapeutic Area, especially oncology

Behavioural Competencies and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships easily, even with challenging people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plus
• Excellent oral presentation skills

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