Senior Medical Science Liaison; MSL), Oncology Hematology; Los Angeles, CA

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the medical affairs team responsible for supporting the development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology medicines. The role engages scientifically with key opinion leaders in the assigned geography to exchange accurate, non-promotional information. This territory covers Los Angeles, CA and requires residence in the territory.

• Apply subject matter knowledge and adaptive communication skills in supporting medical strategies for Takeda hematology compounds and in addressing unsolicited medical information requests 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 scientific discussions around emerging data, treatment guidelines, molecular pathways, mechanism of action of Takeda Oncology products including clinical outcomes and research opportunities.
• Formulate and maintain a territory engagement plan aligned with the US Field Medical priorities and execute the plan according to MSL priorities.
• Regularly collect medical insights from scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals and the medical community; ensure timely entries of insights into the internal insight tool.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries in accordance with the field medical SOP.
• Support Takeda Oncology sponsored research and 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 conference to position as lead the following year.
• Identify potential qualified sites for future pipeline studies.
• Present accurate, fair-balanced scientific information to external stakeholders in a variety of settings, including one-on-one interactions and medical meetings or Takeda-sponsored engagements.
• Complete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Daily entry to hospitals and other medical facilities is required; comply with vendor credentialing, training, background check, and immunization requirements as a condition of entry.

• Required:
  
  Experience in Oncology.
• Preferred:
  Hematology therapeutic area experience.
• 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 oral and written communication skills; 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.

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required; doctoral degree preferred (e.g., Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MD, RN, NP or DMP/ARNP).

• Travel:
  Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings; overnight travel 40–60%, including some weekend commitments; travel may vary by geography.
• Credentialing and compliance:
  Daily field presence at hospitals/facilities; meet vendor credentialing requirements, training, background check, and immunization requirements as a condition of entry.
• Tools and logistics:
  Ability to use field-based telephonic and computer tools for all aspects of the job; maintain safe driving record and valid driver's license.