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Job Description

Job Title:  Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Location:  Seoul, Korea

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 field-based 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 development 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) 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 field- based position, with approximately 60% time in the field collaborating with KOLs and other external customers as needed.

How you will contribute: 

Overall

Lead the in-field execution of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Plan by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholdersDevelop and support medical strategies for compounds via field-based support from the medical function that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectivesMaintain 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 eventsProvide 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 workEnsure appropriate and effective external stakeholder management by utilizing objective, aligned scientific criteria to profile KOLs and creates and regularly updates the TA KOL listCapture and share in-field insights to support brand, medical and scientific strategy and business developmentParticipate as a member of the Brand Team for the assigned TAProvides medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed and within regulatory guidelines

Contribution to Organization Through Medical Expertise

Participate 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 directed by the Therapy Area LeadCreate or support 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 policiesIdentify educational opportunities that are aligned with Takeda’s medical education strategiesProvide medical booth and session coverage at scientific meetings and report information of strategic interest to cross-functional internal stakeholdersProvide 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 rulesEnsure compliance of all responsible activities to relevant laws and regulations as well as internal standards and SOPsSupport 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 KOLsMeet 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 productsSupport 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 compoundsAct 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 supportServe as an ongoing, infrequent training resource for sales representatives as per requests by commercial or sales Training, utilizing approved training materials

Clinical Research

Support ongoing/future Company Sponsored Studies (i.e. provides LOC review of proposed CRO site lists, attends site visits, provides site/investigator feedback to clinical operations) following the appropriate requests from Area/Regional or Global clinical developmentSupport 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 External Research (GOR) on IISR proposals as appropriateProvide support to Medical Affairs Company Studies (MACS) as needed including site identificationDevelop and support national disease registries and RWE projects for relevant disease areas as needed

Patient Centricity

Provide support and/or leadership in planning and implementation of patient access programs as needed and as per local regulatory requirementsPrioritize patient safety by following all PV-related processesSupport reporting of product-related medical safety issues by providing input on product-related quality issues and incidents to the local PV-teamContinuous ImprovementResponsible for maintaining a very high level of disease and product knowledge through continuous educationAttend 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

What you bring to Takeda: 

 Education

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Pharmacy or similar discipline

Experience

Required:

1-3 years working experience in medical affairs in pharmaceuticals, healthcare industry, or academia

Preferred:

Minimum 1 year prior MSL experience in relevant Therapeutic Area, especially oncology

Experience working in relevant Therapeutic Area, especially oncology

Clinical research experience

Behavioral Competencies and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships easily, even with challenging peopleExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plusExcellent oral presentation skillsStrong planning & organization skills with ability to prioritizeIndependent and self-driven with a positive work ethicProven track record of teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and leadershipResults oriented with high sense of urgency and adherence to timelinesMeticulous and strong analytical skillsAbility to engender trust and respect of peers and superiorsHigh integrity, ethical & professional mindsetWell versed in highly technical and scientific languagesProficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Licenses/Certifications:

Pharmacist is preferred

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:

Takeda 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.

LocationsSeoul, Korea

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time