Medical Therapeutic Area Lead RD/G/I (Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology)

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Job Description

Job Title:  Medical Therapeutic Area Lead RD/G/I (Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology)

Location:  Seoul, Korea

About the role: 

The Medical Therapeutic Area Lead (Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology) contributes to the development of medical strategy and provides medical input into brand strategies and medical guidance and governance for Takeda Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology therapeutic areas ensuring support of the life cycle of all products. He or she provides scientific and medical support for key internal and external stakeholders, actively participates in the development of brand strategies for the therapeutic area in accordance with internal corporate policy to ensure that the business objectives of nominated products are realized and the interests of the customer and Takeda are protected.

  The person is also responsible for line management & enhancing capabilities of Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology medial teams (MSLs) by coaching and developing employees based on capabilities and actively engaging in individual development plans.

How you will contribute: 

Medical/Scientific Expert Role and Operational Support at Country Level:

• Take part in the development and achievement of the strategy, tactics, and operating plan at the country level advancing the marketing of company products and therapeutic areas to ensure that medical plans are successfully developed and executed to achieve short- and long-term objectives in alignment with the Global, Regional and Local business strategy goals.

• In compliance and close coordination with the Regional/Korea Medical Director, develop key projects to drive products through proper dissemination of medical and scientific information in the country.

• Review regulatory, medical and safety materials from a scientific point of view to ensure full compliance with local medical, regulatory and legal requirements. In compliance with ethical business principles provides scientific support and expertise to cross-functional team and other internal stakeholders with respect to materials creation and approval, advertising and educational programs, clinical research, medical information, regulatory issues.

• Manage issues that may adversely affect business. Challenge competitors’ claims and defending Takeda products and promotional materials when challenged

• Support the Medical Director in shaping and executing the local annual medical budget, owning responsibility for appropriate spending in full alignment with the local annual medical plan.

• Provide educational support inside cross-functional teams with appropriate therapy area medical knowledge. When applicable, participates in processes of local medical colleagues’ development and supervision

• Contribute to development of Regional and Global Clinical Development plans with Global R&D ensuring local clinical needs are addressed. Support Global R&D in clinical trial associated issues in Korea (protocol/site feasibility questionnaires, recommend and support clinical trials centers assessments)

• Provide guidance and review all relevant and required medical contents in accordance with Takeda policies.

External stakeholder relations, cross functional support and risk management:

• Target, develop and maintain ongoing relationships with relevant bodies, institutes and key thought leaders to ensure that they always have the accurate, updated and comprehensive medical information aligned with Takeda strategies and to foster Takeda's efforts to establish and maintain relevant therapeutic leadership positions, including but not limited to:

• Leading advisory boards/consultation meetings and developing advocacy of the company brand and product brands

• Communicate with health/regulatory authorities in scientific matters   

• Review and support Investigator Initiated Research (IIRs), management of associated relationships, including contacts in the appropriate therapy area, communication in study implementation through publication.

• To be consistent with regulatory requirements and SOPs, provides Risk management of product safety issues, oversight of post-marketing surveillance closely working with medical colleagues, alliance partners and cross-functional teams.

Develop People:

• Lead by example to promote cooperative and inclusive ways of working together within the medical team members and the cross functional teams

• Provide oversight of Rare Disease, Gastroenterology and Immunology medial team activity and support to deliver best-in-class medial affairs activity

• Engage and establish individual development plans through quality conversations with the direct reports.

Use of Digital tools and AI:

• Leverage digital platforms and AI-powered tools to enhance scientific engagement with KOLs, enabling timely and tailored communication based on the latest medical and clinical data.

• Utilize AI-enabled systems to rapidly analyze and interpret updated clinical and real-world evidence, transforming insights into impactful medical narratives for KOL discussions.

• Drive the use of digital channels (e.g., webinars, virtual advisory boards, on-demand content platforms) to expand reach and improve accessibility of medical education initiatives.

• Collaborate with global and regional teams to pilot and implement innovative digital solutions that support strategic KOL engagement and education.

• Lead the integration of digital and AI tools within the MSL team, ensuring effective adoption through training, best practice sharing, and embedding these capabilities into daily field medical activities.

• Promote internal capability building by fostering a culture of digital innovation and continuous learning within the Medical Affairs team.

Others:

• The employee shall also perform other tasks set by his/her superior within general framework of the employee’s job title

What you bring to Takeda: 

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills:

• Ideal candidate will have:

• While a medical degree (e.g., MD) is preferred, having substantial experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry (specifically in Rare Diseases, Gastroenterology, or Immunology) and proven experience managing a medical team are considered more important qualifications.

• Candidates with a pharmacist license (e.g., PharmD) or a PhD who meet these criteria are also encouraged to apply

• More than 8 years of prior Medical and/or Clinical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry

• Preferably, experience in one of the relevant therapeutic areas (Immunology or Dermatology), as well as prior product launch experience, is highly valued

• Experience creating strategic medical plans & managing budgets

• Minimum 1year people management experience

• Experience conducting advisory boards

• Managing scientific publications in relevant Therapeutic Areas

• In-depth experience in clinical development

Skills & personal characteristics:

• Excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Very strong scientific expertise, specifically in the therapeutic area

• Highly collaborative, confident and strong presence

• Strategic thinker, innovative, able to drive multiple-simultaneous initiatives, able to work under pressure

• Able to drive consensus across diverse stakeholders to achieve goals

• Ability to identify and proactively addresses issues before they reach crisis points

• Goal oriented, focused, energetic, and enthusiastic

• Passionate and committed in all undertakings

• Fluent in Korean language

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plus

• Excellent presentation skills

• IT savvy and process orientated

• Good knowledge of healthcare systems

• A high level of knowledge of regulatory environment including key regulatory agencies and approval processes relevant to the country

Licenses/Certifications:

• Medical degree (e.g. MD) preferred.

More about us:

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.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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