Medical Education Specialist

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Job Description

JOB FUNCTION:                                                   

The Medical Education Specialist is responsible for the operational management and implementation of medical education activities within the Medical Affairs department. This role collaborates closely with the Medical Operational Excellence and Therapeutic Area teams. Among his responsibilities are organizing regular medical education activities and overseeing the coordination of HCP sponsorships for third-party meetings and events. The specialist ensures alignment with the strategic direction defined by therapeutic areas and brand teams, while maintaining compliance with company and industry regulations and standards.

Additionally, the Medical Education Specialist will contribute to the development of other educational projects and materials, supporting the execution, and participating in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing overall medical education strategies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Collaborate with the therapeutic area (TA) teams and external partners to develop medical education programs aligned with the strategy and medical education objectives, ensuring that educational programs meet the needs of the target audience.
• Manage the implementation of medical education programs, including workshops, medical tutorials, scientific HCP training or third-party scientific events (sponsorship for HCP attendance at national and international congresses) together with TA teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (therapeutic areas medical and commercial teams) and external vendors to deliver impactful educational initiatives.
• Act as the operational point of contact for all educational initiatives and HCP sponsorships, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment, managing all aspects related to event project management.
• Ensure effective execution of medical education events (virtual or onsite) together with the medical TA team.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the impact of educational activities.
• Ensure that all events and activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory guidelines, and company policy.

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.
• To report to pharmacovigilance department any adverse event or any special situation/ important safety information at the time of becoming aware of it, following company’s PV internal procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Education:

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD)
• Advanced in English (spoken and written).
• Experience with digital tools and event management platforms is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in medical education, medical affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working across functional teams
• Good understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Familiarity with the processes and compliance requirements related to Medical Education activities and sponsorships.

Skills:

• Strong project management and attention to detail skills
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Has excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

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:

• Availability to travel/drive and attend meetings, events and trainings.

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