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Job Description
Job Title: Medical Science Liaison
Location: Korea - Seoul
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 therapeutic area (TA) expert responsible for execution of the TA specific medical plan in the field, predominantly by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders along with the development of the medical plan. He/she will contribute to the achievement of business success by putting the patient’s needs and safety into primary focus.
This position is responsible for developing the medical plan and executing it in the field by communicating fair-balanced therapeutic area, product-related and clinical information to external stakeholders (e.g., key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, academic institutions, hospital formulary committees, Health authority and other government accounts) and responding to unsolicited requests for medical information. 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 the Therapeutic Area Lead/Medical Advisor in the TA to develop the medical plan and lead the in-field execution of it. This position will also collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute medically relevant strategies and tactics as well as provide scientific expertise and training to cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
This position is a hybrid role focusing on both field and in-office work. Appropriate time allocation would be training 10%, internal work 30% and field related work (including preparation and logistics) 60%.
How you will contribute:
Overall
Lead the development and execution of the responsible brand Medical Plan by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders
Develop and support medical strategies for compounds via field-based support from the medical function that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectives
Maintain a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific/medical knowledge in the relevant therapeutic area by conducting literature searches, analyzing clinical papers, attending conferences, courses and other such events
Provide insights from key external stakeholders to internal cross-functional stakeholders as needed to guide the Brand and Medical Plans
Strategic Planning
Develop and execute a TA specific Medical Plan and a MSL scientific engagement plan aligned with the TA Medical Plan to guide field work
Ensure appropriate and effective external stakeholder management by utilizing objective, aligned scientific criteria to profile KOLs and create and regularly updates the TA KOL list
Capture and share in-field insights to support brand, medical and scientific strategy, and business development
Participate in brand strategy development for the assigned TA
Provides medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed and within regulatory guidelines
Contribution to Organization Through Medical Expertise
Lead in the development and implementation of key medical activities (e.g., Advisory Boards, Focus Group Meetings, medical education and peer-to-peer training activities) as supervised by the Therapy Area Lead
Create 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
Identify educational opportunities that are aligned with Takeda’s medical education strategies
Provide medical booth and session coverage at scientific meetings and report information of strategic interest to cross-functional internal stakeholders
Provide clinical presentations and medical information to managed markets, government accounts, and other external stakeholders upon request and as appropriate
Corporate Governance
Ensure that all field scientific-medical communications are fair-balanced, based on appropriate scientific evidence, and compliant with local regulatory norms and internal compliance rules
Ensure compliance of all responsible activities to relevant laws and regulations as well as internal standards and SOPs
Support the company reputation and profile in the field
External Stakeholder Management
Establish Takeda’s presence with KOLs and academic institutions in defined geographies for therapeutic areas of strategic interest to the company by identifying, developing, and fostering relationships with KOLs
Meet regularly with identified KOLs to provide ongoing, balanced scientific exchange related to on-label indications and disease state(s)
Respond to HCP unsolicited requests for medical information (including off-label information) related for marketed Takeda products and Takeda pipeline products
Support scientific training of Takeda-contracted speakers by providing ongoing support and education as needed
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide medical insights and intelligence from the field to key cross-functional internal stakeholders within compliance framework to support the development and life-cycle management of Takeda compounds
Act as 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
Serve as an ongoing, infrequent training resource for sales representatives as per requests by commercial or sales Training, utilizing approved training materials
Clinical Research
Collaborate with R&D department (e.g., TDC-Asia) to support on clinical trials in Korea (e.g., patient recruitment, MOA presentation, etc)
Develop and execute local data generation/dissemination plan for the relevant Therapeutic Area in line with the Medical Plan
Collaborate with clinical operation teams and provide medical expertise and feedback from fields for PMS, MACS and CCR, following the appropriate requests.
May lead or support medical expertise to develop local clinical research programs in line with medical strategies. (e.g. local initiated MACS, CCR)
Support unsolicited requests from HCPs for investigator-initiated sponsored research (IISR) proposals by providing appropriate investigator support as per Takeda SOP as well as engaging with Global Evidence generation team on IISR proposals as appropriate
Support continuous communication with IISR investigator and sites, for qualified operation and IP management.
May lead the publication of company sponsored studies (including collaborative research with third parties unless the corresponding contract dictates otherwise), and support for communication with authors.
Patient Centricity
Provide support and/or leadership in planning and implementation of patient access programs as needed and as per local regulatory requirements
Prioritize patient safety by following all PV-related processes
Support reporting of product-related medical safety issues by providing input on product-related quality issues and incidents to the local PV-team
Continuous Improvement
Responsible for maintaining a very high level of disease and product knowledge through continuous education
Attend courses and industry meetings, reads industry publications, and discusses Therapeutic Areas with colleagues to keep up to date with developments within the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical medicines.
Structural Organization
Complete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities
* This job description defines and captures key expectations. However, duties and/or roles are not limited to details above and may evolve or change during the course of the role based on company priorities and manager’s discretion.
What you bring to Takeda:
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Pharmacy or similar discipline
Preferred: Advanced scientific degree such as Master’s degree/Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D.)
Experience
Required: >2 years’ working experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare industry, or academia
Preferred:
Minimum 1-year prior MSL experience
Product launch experience
Experience working in relevant Therapeutic Area
Clinical research experience
Behavioral Competencies and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships easily, even with challenging people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plus
Excellent oral presentation skills
Strong planning & organization skills with ability to prioritize
Independent and self-driven with a positive work ethic
Proven track record of teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership
Results oriented with high sense of urgency and adherence to timelines
Meticulous and strong analytical skills
Ability to engender trust and respect of peers and superiors
High integrity, ethical & professional mindset
Well versed in highly technical and scientific languages
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
As with all Takeda positions, the Medical Science Liaison is expected to conduct themselves in line with the Company culture and Takeda-ism
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Pharmacist or medical post-graduate (e.g., Ph.D.) is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
NA
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites
Overnight travel (% TBD based on territory), including weekend commitments
Travel may vary depending on geography
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:
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