Senior Medical Science Liaison - Hematology/LSD (Central South)
Takeda, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Description
About the Role
Senior Medical Science Liaison is a field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team, responsible for analyzing, interpreting and disseminating scientific data, acquiring and translating customer insights, fostering external expert networks, and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda in order to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. The territory includes Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi (must reside in territory).
How You Will Contribute
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 strategically aligned Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with facilitation of 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
Appropriately leveraged digital tools, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve efficiency (e.g., KOL/HCP engagement planning, medical insights reporting)
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
In addition, the Medical Science Liaison must demonstrate the following competencies:
Engage Others
Establish credibility and act responsibly to earn the confidence, trust and respect of others
Communicate with impact
Demonstrate openness to new ideas and strategies
Collaboration
Show respect for differing viewpoints and utilize each person’s unique strengths
Promote teamwork by fostering a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere
Drive for Results
Establish challenging goals and hold self accountable for achieving them
Effectively manage multiple assignments and competing priorities by maximizing time, being well organized, and utilizing available resources
Prepare and execute work plans to achieve the goals of the organization, and gain the support of others
Strategic Approach
Effectively demonstrate an understanding of Takeda’s core business in meeting the needs of others
Demonstrate ability to solve problems by analyzing issues and making informed recommendations
Work to reach decisions that balance the company objectives with key stakeholders’ needs
Lead Change
Demonstrate a professional approach in adapting to change
Adapt work products, processes, and services in response to changes in the business environment
Look beyond “the way things are always done” to identify and effectively implement value‑added change
Self Awareness
Listen carefully and is receptive to feedback from others
Demonstrate a willingness to admit one’s mistakes and modify approach to ensure a positive outcome
Actively seek candid feedback from others and modify behavior based on this feedback
Develop Capabilities
Actively seek opportunities for personal growth and development and monitor progress toward achieving development goals
Respond to feedback by capitalizing on strengths and building upon areas of improvement for the benefit of the organization
Recognize opportunities to share personal experiences and situations that contributed to one’s development
Scientific Expertise
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of Takeda disease states and products as well as therapeutic area competitor landscape
Disseminate disease and product information consistent with Takeda medical strategy and scientific communication platform
Interaction Excellence
Identification, mapping and scientific profiling of established and emerging KOLs and institutions
Create compliant, science‑based relationships with KOLs/HCPs in territory
Compliance Adherence
Understand and adhere to Takeda policies and procedures
Act in a manner consistent with Takeda values and global code of conduct
Business Acumen
Understand corporate and medical therapeutic area strategy and be able to articulate his/her contributions to achieving medical goals and objectives
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Required:
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 post‑doctorate 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
Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Preferred:
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
Use of digital tools, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve efficiency
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 and customers is required
Must have clean and valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits
U.S. Base Salary Range: $151,100.00 – $237,490.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Locations
Tennessee - Virtual
Arizona - Virtual
Louisiana - Virtual
Texas - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
EEO Statement
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.
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About the Role
Senior Medical Science Liaison is a field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team, responsible for analyzing, interpreting and disseminating scientific data, acquiring and translating customer insights, fostering external expert networks, and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda in order to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. The territory includes Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi (must reside in territory).
How You Will Contribute
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 strategically aligned Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with facilitation of 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
Appropriately leveraged digital tools, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve efficiency (e.g., KOL/HCP engagement planning, medical insights reporting)
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
In addition, the Medical Science Liaison must demonstrate the following competencies:
Engage Others
Establish credibility and act responsibly to earn the confidence, trust and respect of others
Communicate with impact
Demonstrate openness to new ideas and strategies
Collaboration
Show respect for differing viewpoints and utilize each person’s unique strengths
Promote teamwork by fostering a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere
Drive for Results
Establish challenging goals and hold self accountable for achieving them
Effectively manage multiple assignments and competing priorities by maximizing time, being well organized, and utilizing available resources
Prepare and execute work plans to achieve the goals of the organization, and gain the support of others
Strategic Approach
Effectively demonstrate an understanding of Takeda’s core business in meeting the needs of others
Demonstrate ability to solve problems by analyzing issues and making informed recommendations
Work to reach decisions that balance the company objectives with key stakeholders’ needs
Lead Change
Demonstrate a professional approach in adapting to change
Adapt work products, processes, and services in response to changes in the business environment
Look beyond “the way things are always done” to identify and effectively implement value‑added change
Self Awareness
Listen carefully and is receptive to feedback from others
Demonstrate a willingness to admit one’s mistakes and modify approach to ensure a positive outcome
Actively seek candid feedback from others and modify behavior based on this feedback
Develop Capabilities
Actively seek opportunities for personal growth and development and monitor progress toward achieving development goals
Respond to feedback by capitalizing on strengths and building upon areas of improvement for the benefit of the organization
Recognize opportunities to share personal experiences and situations that contributed to one’s development
Scientific Expertise
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of Takeda disease states and products as well as therapeutic area competitor landscape
Disseminate disease and product information consistent with Takeda medical strategy and scientific communication platform
Interaction Excellence
Identification, mapping and scientific profiling of established and emerging KOLs and institutions
Create compliant, science‑based relationships with KOLs/HCPs in territory
Compliance Adherence
Understand and adhere to Takeda policies and procedures
Act in a manner consistent with Takeda values and global code of conduct
Business Acumen
Understand corporate and medical therapeutic area strategy and be able to articulate his/her contributions to achieving medical goals and objectives
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Required:
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 post‑doctorate 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
Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Preferred:
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
Use of digital tools, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve efficiency
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 and customers is required
Must have clean and valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits
U.S. Base Salary Range: $151,100.00 – $237,490.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Locations
Tennessee - Virtual
Arizona - Virtual
Louisiana - Virtual
Texas - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
EEO Statement
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.
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