Senior Medical Science Liaison; MSL), Oncology Hematology; Northeast – ME, MA, NH, VT

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is an integral member of Takeda's medical affairs team. In this field-based role, you will support the development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology medicines. The key objective is to engage scientifically with key opinion leaders in the assigned geography via accurate, scientific, and non-promotional information exchange. This territory covers the Northeast (ME, MA, NH, VT) and you must reside in the territory.

• Apply subject matter knowledge and adaptive communication skills in supporting medical strategies for Takeda compounds in the hematology space, and in addressing unsolicited requests for medical information from external stakeholders (health care providers with global to local influence, clinical study investigators, and population health decision makers).
• Develop and leverage thought leader relationships by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of US Medical Affairs.
• Provide medical insights and intelligence from the field to support the development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology compounds.
• Participate in, lead, and contribute to projects and initiatives within a matrix environment that increase the value and productivity of US Medical Affairs Oncology (USMAO).
• Establish relationships and engage in peer-to-peer level scientific discussions around emerging data, treatment guidelines, molecular pathways, mechanism of action Takeda Oncology products including clinical outcomes and research opportunities.
• Formulate and maintain a specific territory engagement plan which aligns to and supports the US Field Medical priorities and objectives aligned with the integrated medical strategy for assigned compounds/disease areas. Execute the scientific engagement plan according to MSL priorities.
• Regularly collect medical insights and intelligence from scientific exchange with HCPs and medical community. Ensure timely entries of insights into insight tool to ensure relevant information is communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries in a manner consistent with the field medical SOP.
• Support Takeda Oncology sponsored research and may assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for company sponsored clinical investigations.
• Actively participate in executing USMAO strategy at medical conferences and may “co-lead” a medical conference to inform for being a “lead” the next year.
• Identify potential qualified sites for future pipeline studies.
• Present accurate, fair balanced scientific information to external stakeholders in a variety of settings, including 1-to-1 interactions, and in medical meetings or Takeda sponsored engagements.
• Completes all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Daily entry to hospitals and other medical facilities is required. Many facilities have instituted vendor credentialing policies which require vendors to meet defined training, background check, and proof of immunization requirements as a condition of entry. Takeda employees entering these facilities are required to abide by these credentialing requirements.

• Required: Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required; doctoral degree preferred (e.g., Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MD, RN, NP or DMP/ARNP).
• Required: Experience in Oncology is required.
• Preferred: Hematology therapeutic area experience is preferred.
• Required: A minimum of 3–5 years of healthcare, clinical, or related experience (residencies, post‑doc fellowship, managed markets, clinical practice, research or academic).
• Required: Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to engender trust and respect of peers, team members, and supervisors.
• Required: Proficiency in technical and scientific languages to communicate with KOLs, Medical Affairs, Research and Development, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

• Scientific acumen and ability to present complex information clearly to external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management and relationship-building with thought leaders and KOLs.
• Strategic planning and execution of territory engagement plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collect and document insights effectively.
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration within a matrix environment.

• Travel:
  Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites; overnight travel 40–60%, including some weekend commitments; travel may vary by geography.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to use field-based telephonic and computer tools for all aspects of the job.