Pipeline Medical Science Liaison

Description

Job Title: Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Location: South Korea, Seoul

About the role:

The pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports medical and clinical strategies for pipeline compounds via field-based activities that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectives in coordination with appropriate country and global level research & development (R&D) personnel. The pipeline MSL establishes Takeda’s medical affairs presence with thought leaders, investigators, and research and academic institutions for therapeutic areas within Takeda’s development pipeline. 

This position is responsible for providing medical and clinical insights, intelligence, and recommendations from the field to support the development and life-cycle management of Takeda compounds and responding to unsolicited requests for medical information. Additionally, this position will provide medical and scientific expertise to internal Takeda partners as needed and within regulatory guidelines.

This position will work closely with the Therapeutic Area Lead/Medical Advisor in the Therapeutic Area (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:

1. Overall

Lead the in-field execution of the TA Medical Plan by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders

Support medical strategies for compounds via field-based support from the medical function that are aligned with overall corporate goals and objectives

Support the development pipeline through close collaboration with R&D teams

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

2. Strategic Planning

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 creates and regularly updates the TA KOL list

Capture and share in-field insights to support brand, medical and scientific strategy, and business development

3. Contribution to Organization Through Medical Expertise

Provide scientific expertise and engage in ongoing balanced scientific exchange and discussion of science, to support the assigned region with product and disease state knowledge through individual and group presentations of scientific information to investigators, key thought leaders and to internal Takeda personnel, and between these groups

Collect medical insights, intelligence, and interpret and communicate relevant information to define, update, and support the organization’s scientific, clinical and medical strategies as it relates to the product(s), competitors, disease states and overall therapeutic knowledge. The goal is to develop and maintain extensive knowledge of disease, its treatment, ongoing research, and the competitive landscape.

Provide assistance with clinical and scientific education, liaison for publications, communication, training initiatives, and advisory programs, to support investigators and key thought leaders and/or clinical & medical initiatives

Participate in the implementation of key medical activities (e.g., Advisory Boards, Focus Group Meetings, medical education and peer-to-peer training activities) as directed by the TA Lead

Create 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 policies

Provide medical booth and session coverage at scientific meetings and report information of strategic interest to Takeda, along with scientific representation of company at scientific meetings

4. 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

Perform all company activities in full compliance with all regulations, company policies and procedures, and industry or legal requirements

Ensure MSL metrics (both quantitative and qualitative) are achieved

Report adverse events, adverse drug reactions, and product quality complaints according to global and local SOP

Support the company reputation and profile in the field

5. 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 and investigators that are in alignment with Takeda’s scientific, clinical, and medical objectives.

Meet regularly with identified KOLs to provide ongoing, balanced scientific exchange related to the product(s) and disease state(s)

Address unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals, including physicians, researchers, patient advocacy groups, medical institutions, pharmacy, etc.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Provide assistance in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation

Support patient recruitment efforts for prioritized studies through efforts to amplify local HCP awareness

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

7. Structural Organization

Complete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities promptly and accurately

*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:

1. Education

Required:

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

Preferred:

Advanced scientific degree such as Master’s/Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D.)

2. Experience

Required:

≥2 years working experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare industry, clinical practice, or academia

Preferred:

A. Minimum 1-year prior MSL experience

B. Product launch experience Experience working in relevant

C. Therapeutic Area

D. Clinical research experience

3. Occupational Knowledge and Skills

A solid scientific background with a proper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and an established strong ability to think strategically and critically

Well-versed in highly technical and scientific languages to communicate with key Thought Leaders, Medical Affairs, R&D, as well as other key internal and external stakeholders

Understanding of the key phases, processes, and techniques that are involved in both the pre-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development

Understanding of the respective country’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly the role of academic teaching and research institutes

Understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and biostatistics at a level sufficient to allow meaningful dialogue with opinion leaders

Ability to investigate and understand the legislation, relevant country codes (PhRMA, JPMA, RDPAC, ABPI, EFPIA, etc.), competitor activities, key research centers, advocacy groups, general market dynamics and clinical landscape

Knowledge of ICH/GCP and the application of Clinical Practice Guidelines

4. Business Knowledge and skills

Pharmaceutical business acumen

Understands and implements the business plans, clinical development plans, medical affairs strategy, corporate and departmental strategic plans

Proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision making and results orientation in meeting objectives and deliverables

Demonstrated orientation towards being self-motivated and self-directed

Possesses excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and able to engender trust and respect of peers, and superiors based on strong interpersonal skills

Excellent skills in presenting clear, accurate and objective presentations

Proven experience in building relationships with key decision makers and ability to influence without authority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital savviness to use other systems (e.g. CRM)

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:

N/A

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites

Overnight travel (% TBD based on territory), including weekend commitments

International travel may be required.

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:

Locations

Seoul, Korea

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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