Medical Science Liaison-Oncology

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Job Description

Objective

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. He/she will contribute to the achievement of business success by putting the patient’s needs and safety into primary focus.

This position is responsible for executing the medical plan in the field by communicating fair-balanced therapeutic area, product-related and clinical information to external stakeholders (e.g. key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, academic institutions, hospital formulary committees) and responding to unsolicited requests for medical information. Additionally, this position will provide key insights learned from the medical and scientific community to internal stakeholders to guide the medical and brand plans.

This position will work closely with the Medical advisor(MA)/Scientific Advisor(SA) in the TA to lead the in-field execution of the MA/SA-developed medical plan. This position will also collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute medically-relevant strategies and tactics as well as provide scientific expertise and training to cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

This position is a field- based position, with approximately 50-70% time in the field collaborating with KOLs and other external customers as needed.

Accountabilities

• Lead the in-field execution of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Plan by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders
• 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
  

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Ph.D. PharmD) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years working experience in medical affairs in pharmaceuticals, healthcare industry, or academia
• Nice to have:-Minimum 2 years prior MSL experience, in relevant Therapeutic Area-Product launch experience-Experience working in relevant Therapeutic Area-Clinical research experience
• 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
• Strong planning & organization skills with ability to prioritize
• Independent and self-driven with a positive work ethic
• Proven track record of teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership
• Results oriented with high sense of urgency and adherence to timelines
• Meticulous and strong analytical skills
• Ability to engender trust and respect of peers and superiors
• High integrity, ethical & professional mindset
• Well versed in highly technical and scientific languages
• Acts with integrity, fairness, honesty, and perseverance (“Takeda-ism”)As with all Takeda positions, the Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison is expected to conduct themselves in line with the Company culture and Takeda-ism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  

Locations

Taipei, Taiwan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time