Medical Science Liaison Job at Takeda
A rare chance has emerged for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry as Takeda is seeking a Medical Science Liaison. This remote position offers an opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals and contribute to the Vaccine therapeutic area. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
About the Company
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan. The company focuses on delivering innovative medicines to patients in need, with a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes through science and technology. Takeda operates in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, and neuroscience, and is dedicated to advancing healthcare worldwide.
- Job ID: R0190155
- Category: Medical Affairs
- Subcategory: Commercial
- Business Unit: Global Portfolio Division
- Job Type: Full-time
Medical Science Liaison Job Description
OBJECTIVES:
- As a Medical Science Liaison, the role exists to exchange/disseminate peer-to-peer medical and scientific information with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
- The incumbent is responsible for being well informed on the vaccine therapeutic area, up to date on major studies both ongoing and completed, competitive product information, and clinical data pertaining to our therapy.
- The role will be required to spend 80% of the time in the field and be in the region, providing support to external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders, etc.
- The remaining 20% of the role will be dedicated to providing internal support such as working with colleagues and in alternate teams.
- Additionally, the role-holder is required to have a full understanding of marketing objectives and the commercial focus of the franchises to support those plans.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Build and maintain advanced disease, product & therapy knowledge to disseminate with other relevant key stakeholders.
- Plan and execute medical education activities in line with commercial objectives.
- Engage healthcare professionals in scientific discussions.
- Provide field-based medical information/education to physicians.
- Deliver balanced, fair non-promotional presentations related to advances in disease knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment of competitor as well as own products.
- Collaborate, when requested, in the coordination of information pre-events and summaries post-events.
- Attend congresses & symposia and report on the events.
- Represent the medical department at Medical Congresses and Conventions, and facilitate pre-congress activities; attend poster sessions and oral presentations.
- Assist in CME program development, organization, and delivery, and participate in scientific committees.
- Provide information and interpretation of the literature to the sales force; provide scientific education and therapy training support to sales forces in the field.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Excellent Communication / Presentation Skills.
- Relationship-building & Engagement competencies.
- Subject matter expertise in Therapy Area/Disease Segment.
- Planning and Organizing skills.
- Problem solving and solution orientation.
- Integrity, perseverance, fairness, honesty.
- Minimum 01 year of prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry & experience in vaccine portfolio is highly recommended.
Education:
- Minimum Requirement: A Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Ph.D.), Pharmacy Degree or medical graduate (e.g. MBBS, MD).
- Preferred: MBBS/MD Degree recognized by Medical Council of India, Medical post-graduate (e.g. MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D).
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Maintain contact with KOLs of the assigned geographic area in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area. Identifying & sharing key insights that can be used to build effective Medical Affairs plans. KOL Mapping and profiling including public policy stakeholders, based on Tier1, Tier2 segmentation-based criteria.
- TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15 days of field work per month. Having a valid passport in case international travel is required.
Locations
Telangana, Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE
Takeda’s search for a Medical Science Liaison presents a significant opportunity for qualified candidates eager to contribute to the pharmaceutical field. Those with the relevant experience and education are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this opportunity.
