
Medical Science Liaison - Rare Genetic Diseases
Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey| Ankara, Turkey
- 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.
Istanbul, Turkey| Ankara, Turkey
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Act as a trusted scientific partner in the field by engaging healthcare professionals in peer-to-peer scientific exchange, driving insights collection, and supporting local evidence generation, under the strategic guidance of the Medical Manager and in alignment with the Medical Affairs plan.
Role Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with HCPs, acting as a scientific resource and trusted partner in assigned territory.
- Plan and execute territory-level KOL engagement aligned with the local medical plan, brand strategy, and scientific priorities.
- Facilitate timely, accurate, fair-balanced scientific exchange and medical education aligned with compliance standards.
- Gather, analyze, and share actionable medical insights from HCPs to inform cross-functional planning and R&D alignment.
- Represent Takeda at scientific meetings and congresses, providing internal summaries and follow-up insights.
- Deliver training on disease area, clinical data, and product information to commercial, access, regulatory, and patient services colleagues.
- Provide scientific support for company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, including feasibility, site interaction, and education.
- Maintain updated knowledge of therapeutic area and treatment landscape, contributing to internal medical intelligence.
- Accurately document field activities and HCP interactions using CRM tools, ensuring alignment with SOPs and compliance policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support local initiatives such as advisory boards, speaker training, and patient-focused projects.
Role Mandatory Responsibilities
- To act in-line with Takeda’s “Information Security Policy” and “Acceptable Use of Technology Policy”.
- Being a Quality and Safety Ambassador by identifying and promptly communicating product quality and pharmacovigilance issues to appropriate internal teams.
- Excels in ethical behavior by consistently acting with integrity and serving as a role model for Takeda-ism values and ethical decision-making.
- Training & Compliance: Ensure full and timely completion of all mandatory Takeda training requirements and compliance with global, regional, and local procedures and SOPs.
- Speak-up for Integrity: Encourage a culture of openness by raising any concerns in good faith via the Ethics Line, to line management or directly to Ethics & Compliance.
Job Dimension
- OPEX responsibility: YES
- Financial Responsibility: YES
- Volume Impact: No
- Revenue Impact: No
Role required Qualifications & Capabilities
- University degree in Medicine or Pharmacy, advanced scientific degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and communicate with KOLs and external medical stakeholders.
- Highly qualified presentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
- Understanding of relevant therapeutic area, clinical data interpretation, and real-world evidence.
- Excellent planning, time management, and prioritization skills in a remote/field-based setup.
- Digital literacy in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and virtual communication tools.
- Strong ethical standards and compliance-driven mindset.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant clinical/research environment in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
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