MSL

Takeda; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Brussels, Belgium is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as a scientific authority and primary medical interface with external medical communities. You will execute Takeda’s medical strategy, manage KOL relationships, and relay high-value field insights to guide strategy.

Advanced scientific degrees are required, plus 60-70% travel. You will engage across omnichannel platforms, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to evidence-generation

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Field medical (MSL) experience is required or highly preferred.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with product launch goals and therapeutic-area strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, communicating Takeda’s scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value insights from HCPs to guide medical strategy and optimise field activities.
• Articulate the scientific value proposition of products in patient-focused, accessible terms (patient-centric storytelling).
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific events, advisory boards and investigator meetings; support evidence generation initiatives.

Skills

Field medical experience (MSL)

Scientific communication

Omnichannel engagement

Digital analytics

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD/PharmD/MD preferred; MSc acceptable)

Tools

CRM systems

Analytics platforms

AI-powered platforms

Job description

Job Description

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

• Serve as a scientific authority, facilitating high-quality, compliant medical exchanges with key HCPs in the territory for the relevant products and therapeutic area.
• Execute Takeda’s medical strategy with a focus on scientific excellence, omnichannel engagement and agility driven by actionable insights.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, communicating Takeda’s scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value field insights to guide medical strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with product launch goals and therapeutic-area strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, effectively communicating Takeda’s scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value insights from HCPs to guide medical strategy and optimise field activities.
• Articulate the scientific value proposition of products in patient-focused, accessible terms (patient-centric storytelling).
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific events, advisory boards and investigator meetings; support evidence generation initiatives.
• Use CRM systems, analytics and AI-powered platforms to tailor and enhance scientific engagements (digital, data and omnichannel excellence).
• Ensure all interactions comply with Takeda’s policies, SOPs and regulatory/legal standards.
• Maintain advanced therapeutic-area and product knowledge, dedicating the majority of time to external KOL/HCP engagement.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Field-based scientific expert and the primary medical interface with the external scientific community.
• Drives omnichannel, insight-led engagement in competitive specialty markets (field travel up to 60-70%).
• Balances scientific excellence with strict, non-promotional compliance.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Proven of field medical (MSL) experience, ideally in competitive specialty markets.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English (regional languages an asset); willingness to travel up to 60-70%.
• Full understanding of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for non-promotional engagement.
• Role-models Takeda’s six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role must be performed in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and industry codes (e.g. EFPIA and the relevant national pharmaceutical industry code) and with Takeda’s policies, SOPs and ethical standards.

Locations

Brussels, Belgium

Base Salary Range:

€89,400.00 - €122,980.00

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.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time