MSL Transplant

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Job Description

JOB FUNCTION:

• Provide local country field-based support from the medical function in order to achieve the company’s goals according to life cycle management (LCM).
• Identify and develop strong sustainable peer to peer relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the medical/scientific credibility of the company.
• Provide medical and clinical insights, intelligence, and recommendations from the field to support the development and LCM of Takeda compounds.
• Support medical and clinical strategies for pipeline compounds via field-based activities that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectives in coordination with appropriate country and global level R&D personnel.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities and responsibilities will be applicable according of TA products LCM.

• Identify, map and profile KOLs according to territory.
• Continuously screen, review and analyze scientific literature; generate summaries & critical assessments if appropriate.
• Use specific disease and product knowledge to develop Takeda in a given therapy area; i.e. answer medical/technical unsolicited enquiries from HCPs, provide accurate and non- promotional scientific information relating to licensed and unlicensed indications following unsolicited requests from HCPs, etc.
• Proactively identify and develop long term peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders and other relevant stakeholders in order to understand their needs, segment them accordingly and implement targeted approach and tactics in order to present medical data in the most efficient way.
• In collaboration with Medical Advisor/ Medical Lead implement specific regional medical programs and activities (e.g. medical meetings, disease state education) and associated resource requirements and budgets.
• Capture and share in-field insights to support medical and scientific strategy and business development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of key medical activities (e.g. Advisory boards, medical education and peer-to-peer training activities).
• Provides clinical presentations and medical information as necessary.
• Facilitates unsolicited requests from HCPs for investigator-initiated sponsored research proposals through engagement with Global External Research on IISR and collaborative study proposals and on Medical Affairs Company Studies (MACS).
• Development and support of national disease registries and RWE projects for relevant disease areas.
• Understands leverage points of the patient journey.
• Ensure development and implementation of an annual quality plan within the scope of responsibility.
• Collaborate with TA Medical Lead and/or Medical Head and/ or Country Medical Head on the management of local early access programmes of the TA based on applicable SOPs.

Clinical development

• Support ongoing and future Company Sponsored Studies i.e. provides LOC review of proposed CRO site lists, attendance at Global/Regional Investigator Meetings, attends motivational site visits, provides site/investigator feedback to clinical operations etc.following the appropriate request from Global Development Operations and informs other LOC functions on progress in site involvement process in a timely manner.
• Support the development pipeline through close collaboration with Research and Development teams as necessary.
• Provide assistance in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation as necessary.
• Support patient recruitment efforts for prioritized studies through efforts to amplify local HCP awareness as necessary.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Shares in-field insights in a compliant manner with relevant business functions.
• Act as field-based reference points of scientific and clinical expertise for sales force and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Market access) through training and ad-hoc support, in alignment with Takeda project teams.
• Manage and approve attendances to commercial activities according to TA interests and Takeda legal and compliance requirements and policies.

**Medical information

• Maintain a tracking system for all unsolicited medical enquiries.
• Provide timely, accurate and balanced answers to unsolicited medical enquiries.

Takeda Principles and Standards (mandatory - applicable for all roles)

• Act according to Compliance, Ethical codes and Legal standards.
• Ensure that Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business (PTRB) principles guide the planning and decision-making process. Promote, encourage and demonstrate commitment to Takeda-ism philosophy and values acting as role model driving a culture of integrity and speak up.
• Report of Adverse Events (AEs) Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), or other security or special information and Product Quality Complaints (PQCs), following company’s internal procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Education:

• University degree in Science or Pharmacy (mandatory).
• PhD or Master’s Degree in a biological or medical science or medical qualification (Desirable).

Experience:

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry (minimum 2 years) or consolidated research experience in TA.
• Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
• MSL or equivalent medical affairs experience (Desirable).
• Clinical trials experience and good understanding of clinical trial data and study design (Desirable).
• Experience of working with scientific and clinical experts at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings (Desirable).
• Experience in providing clinical data and disease area training to both medical and non- medical colleagues (Desirable).

Skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory)
• Ability to work at a high scientific and clinical level to ensure quality peer-to-peer engagement with external stakeholders
• Clear and concise presentation of clinical data, including discussion of statistical and clinical relevance in line with key messages
• Autonomous, in-field work whilst contributing to central Medical Affairs
• Project management skills to manage milestones and deliver tasks within timeframe
• Rapid assimilation of information
• Ability to influence at high level
• Communication, strong interpersonal skills
• Drives performance of self and others
• Highest ethical standards
• IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Takeda Core Capabilities (mandatory - applicable for all roles)

Takeda Leadership Behaviors:

• Clear demonstration of our leadership behaviors, as this is crucial for success in our organization: Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, Elevate Capabilities.

Digital Knowledge:

• Upskilling on everyday digital tools and platforms relevant to the position, including artificial intelligence (Eg. CRM, Portals, PowerBI) to boost efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Proficiency in using facts, metrics, and data to guide business decisions adjusted to the role and to leverage insights for strategic planning.
• Clarity on data sources, management and analysis relevant to the role.

Agility and Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt quickly to change and embrace new business models, priorities and digital mindset.
• Drive for results. Result-oriented and able to develop plans/solutions and deliver expected results even in ambiguous circumstances.
• Increase efficiency and scalability by repurposing successful elements of existing solutions in the company.

Collaborative Mindset:

• Embracing a collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Continuous Learning:

• Embrace a life-long learning mindset and take ownership of learning journey, be proactive and build own development planning.
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest market trends, digital technologies, and best practices in the pharmaceutical industry.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel to various meetings or HCP sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.

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