Senior Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience – Midwest (WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, PA, KY, MD, DC, VA)

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Externally-focused KOL/HCP related activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities

Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per individual territory plans aligned to medical strategy

Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as well as therapeutic area competitor landscape; analyze and interpret complex scientific information and disseminate to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner

Support Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with facilitation of strategically aligned medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes

Display advanced knowledge of therapeutic area key intelligence topics/questions and effectively collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform and refine medical strategies and/or tactics

Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical

Participate in executing medical strategy at medical conferences (e.g., staff medical booth, internally communicate medical insights acquired through poster/session attendance and KOL/HCP interactions)

Within defined timelines and quality standards, respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information

Complete all required customer activity documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture, etc.), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences is preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent), Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN, NP or PA) is the minimum requirement

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a field-based medical science liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry is required

Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and collaboration skills are required

Other desired experience and skills include:

Dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences

Relevant therapeutic area knowledge and expertise

Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience

Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams

Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Travel requirements:

Frequent travel is required; must be available to travel up to 70% of time, including some overnight and weekend

Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings is required

Must have clean and valid driver’s license

What Takeda can offer you:

Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

Family Planning Support

Flexible Ways of Working

Tuition reimbursement

More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsOhio - VirtualIllinois - Virtual, Pennsylvania - Virtual, Virginia - VirtualWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time#LI-Remote