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Job Description

Job Title:Medical Science Liaison Hematology / Transplant
Location:Taipei, Taiwan

About the role:

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, with approximately 70% time in the field, responsible for responding to unsolicited requests for medical information and executing the TA specific medical plan in the field, predominantly by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders. 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 Medical Advisor (MA)/Scientific Advisor (SA) to lead the in-field execution of MA/SA-developed medical plan, while also collaborating cross-functionally to develop and execute medical-relevant initiatives, as well as providing scientific expertise and training to cross-functional stakeholders as needed. MSL will contribute to the achievement of business success by putting the patients’ needs and safety at the forefront.

How you will contribute:

oLead the in-field execution of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Plan by engaging key external stakeholders and delivering medical education initiatives

oMaintain a deep and up-to-date level of knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific/medical knowledge in the relevant therapeutic area by reviewing medical literature and attending conferences/courses or other relevant events

oShare insights from key external stakeholders to internal cross-functional stakeholders as needed to facilitate development of the Brand and Medical Plans

oPursue field medical excellence and innovate for improved solutions with strategic impact 

Strategic Planning

oDevelop and execute TA-specific MSL scientific engagement plan aligned with the TA Medical Plan to guide field work

oEnsure appropriate and effective external stakeholder management by utilizing objective, aligned scientific criteria to profile KOLs and creates and regularly updates the TA KOL list

oCapture and share in-field medical insights or intelligence within compliance frameworkto support brand, medical and scientific strategy and business development

oIdentify educational opportunities that are aligned with Takeda’s medical education strategies

oDrive new or improved initiatives with strategic impact to the organization 

External Stakeholder Management

oEstablish Takeda’s presence with KOLs and academic institutions in defined geographies for TAs of strategic interest to the company by identifying, developing, and fostering relationships with KOLs

oMeet regularly with identified KOLs to provide ongoing, balanced scientific exchange related to on-label indications and disease state(s)

oRespond to HCP unsolicited requests for medical information (including off-label information) related for marketed Takeda products and Takeda pipeline products

oSupport scientific training of Takeda-contracted speakers by providing ongoing support and education as needed

Medical Expertise

oDevelop and implement key medical activities (e.g. Advisory boards, medical education and peer-to-peer training) independently

oCreate or support the development of medical/scientific materials and slide decks as needed (e.g. MSL slide decks and advisory board slides) and ensure the content is appropriately reviewed and approved as per Takeda policies

oProvide medical booth and session coverage at scientific meetings and report information of strategic interest to cross-functional internal stakeholders

oDeliver clinical presentations and medical information to external stakeholders upon request and as appropriate

oResponsible for maintaining a deep and up-to-date level of disease and product knowledge through continuous education

oAttend courses and industry meetings, read industry publications and discuss TA-related information with colleagues to keep up to date with developments within the pharmaceutical industry

Cross-Functional Collaboration

oContribute as a member of the Brand Team to achieve collective goals

oAct as the field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for cross-functional internal stakeholders (e.g. medical, regulatory, commercial, market access) through training and ad-hoc support

oServe as an ongoing, infrequent training resource for sales representatives as per requests by commercial or sales Training, utilizing approved training materials

Clinical Research

oSupport ongoing/future Company Sponsored Studies (i.e. provides LOC review of proposed CRO site lists, attends site visits, provides site/investigator feedback to clinical operations) following the appropriate requests from Area/Regional or Global clinical development

oManage unsolicited requests from HCPs for investigator-initiated research (IIR) proposals by providing appropriate investigator support as per Takeda SOP as well as engaging with Global colleagues on IISR proposals as appropriate

oSupport Medical Affairs company sponsored research (MACSR) as needed including site identification

oSupport national disease registries and Real-World Evidence (RWE) projects for relevant disease areas as needed

Compliance

oEnsure all field scientific-medical communications are fair-balanced, based on appropriate scientific evidence, and compliant with local regulatory norms and internal compliance rules.

oEnsure compliance of all responsible activities to relevant laws and regulations as well as internal standards and SOPs

oComplete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.

Patient-Centricity

oProvide support and/or leadership in planning and implementation of patient access programs as needed and as per local regulatory requirements

oPrioritize patient safety by following all PV-related processes

oSupport reporting of product-related medical safety issues by providing input on product-related quality issues and incidents to the local PV-team

What you bring to Takeda:

Education

oMedical degree (M.D.), advanced degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Master, Ph.D., PharmD), or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

o1 – 2 years of work experience in medical affairs, healthcare industry or academia

oPrior MSL experience in relevant Therapeutic Area (hematology, infectious diseases, or transplantation)

oClinical research experience

Skills & Personal Characteristics

oExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships easily, even with difficult people or situations

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

oExcellent oral presentation skills

oStrong planning and organization skills with ability to prioritize

oIndependent and self-driven with a positive work ethic

oTeam player, collaborative and agile

oResult-oriented with high sense of urgency and adherence to timelines

oMeticulous and strong analytical skills

oAbility to engender trust and respect of peers and superiors

oStrong ethical and professional mindset

oWell versed in highly technical and scientific languages

oActs with integrity, fairness, honesty, and perseverance (“Takeda-ism”)

oProficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Travel Requirements

oAble to travel to various meetings/customer sites, including overseas travel (up to 70% of time)

oAt times will need to have overnight travel, including weekend commitments

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.

Empowering our people to shine:

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 Vietnam era 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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