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Medical Information Manager, EMEA

Zurich, Canton of Zurich
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0158549 Date posted 07/18/2025 Location Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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Job Description

At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.

Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

Role Overview

The Medical Information Lead, EMEA will contribute to the adaptation and execution of medical information strategies within the GMI EMEA Gastroenterology (GI) Team, focusing on Entyvio and Takeda’s GI pipeline assets. In this role, the candidate will collaborate closely with the global and local medical teams to ensure high-quality and compliant medical information solutions. As part of a team of three, reporting to the Medical Information Group Lead - Rare GI/Entyvio, EMEA, we are looking for a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Role Scope & Challenges

  • Managing medical information inquiries for the EMEA region, ensuring quality and timely responses.
  • Overseeing dynamic regulatory changes and supporting multiple products within the therapeutic area of Gastroenterology (main product Entyvio)
  • Contribute innovative ideas and approaches and embrace out-of-the-box thinking while navigating strict regulatory and legal requirements.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop, adapt, and implement medical information content, including Standard Response Letters, FAQs, and custom tailored responses.
  • Collaborate with local and global medical teams to align materials with regional needs.
  • Ensure adherence to KPIs and timely reporting for medical information services.
  • Manage external vendors and call centers, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.
  • Explore and support the implementation of novel digital medical communication strategies.
  • Develop and deliver training on best practices for internal stakeholders and vendor groups.

Competencies/Skills

Required:

  • Strong scientific acumen with a medical or scientific degree (minimum 3+ years of industry experience).
  • Proven expertise in medical affairs (including medical information and /or communications).
  • Proficiency in medical information best practices, regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Digital fluency and experience implementing innovative digital tools for medical services / Openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with innovative digital tools and technologies, such as AI, along with a foundational understanding or initial experience in digital solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and project management skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with handling matrixed organizational structures or complex global projects.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic areas managed within Takeda, such as Gastroenterology.
  • Field experience as an MSL or Sales Representative, with additional exposure to commercial or marketing roles.

Job/Team Value Proposition

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge global medical team with a strong focus on innovation.
  • Join a collaborative and mission-driven organization grounded in Takeda’s commitment to ethics and sustainability.
  • Leverage state-of-the-art technologies in a highly supportive and inclusive working environment.
  • Be part of a team working on Entyvio, a mature, key brand in Takeda’s global portfolio, driven by a highly experienced and dynamic global team, offering valuable exposure to a cutting-edge brand.
  • Work with Takeda’s strong Gastroenterology pipeline portfolio, including products for Celiac Disease and Rare Liver Disease

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Learn more at takedajobs.com

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

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