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Job Description
About the role:
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a remote, field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team, responsible for analyzing, interpreting and disseminating scientific data, acquiring and translating customer insights, fostering external expert networks, and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda in order to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. As part of the US Medical team, you will report to the Director, Field Medical. The territory includes MA, RI (must reside in territory).
How you will contribute:
Externally-focused KOL/HCP related activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities
Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per individual territory plans aligned to medical strategy
Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as well as therapeutic area competitor landscape; analyze and interpret complex scientific information and disseminate to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner
Support Takeda-sponsored research and help facilitate strategically aligned medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes
Display advanced knowledge of therapeutic area key intelligence topics/questions and effectively collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform and refine medical strategies and/or tactics
Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
Participate in executing medical strategy at medical conferences (e.g., staff medical booth, internally communicate medical insights acquired through poster/session attendance and KOL/HCP interactions)
Within defined timelines and quality standards, respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information
Complete all required customer activity documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture, etc.), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in life/health sciences is preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent), Master's degree in health sciences (MSN, NP or PA) is the minimum requirement.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a field-based medical science liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry is required
Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and collaboration skills are required.
Other desired experience and skills include:
Dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences
Relevant therapeutic area knowledge and expertise
Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Travel requirements:
Frequent travel is required; must be available to travel up to 70% of time, including some overnight and weekend
Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings is required
Must have clean and valid driver’s license
More about this role:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "Remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Massachusetts - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$151,100.00 - $237,490.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
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Locations
Massachusetts - VirtualUSA - RI - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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