MSL

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Brussels, Belgium seeks a Field-based Medical Science Liaison with an advanced scientific degree. You will lead external engagement with HCPs and KOLs, delivering scientifically rigorous communications across omnichannel platforms.

The role emphasizes compliant, patient-centric scientific exchange, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration within Medical Affairs. Travel up to 60-70% is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Proven field medical (MSL) experience in competitive specialty markets.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English; willingness to travel up to 60-70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with product goals.
• Build and manage KOL/hcp relationships and communicate scientific value.
• Capture structured insights to guide medical strategy and field activities.
• Articulate the scientific value proposition in patient-centric terms.
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific events and investigator meetings; support studies.
• Use CRM, analytics and AI platforms to tailor engagements for omnichannel excellence.
• Ensure interactions comply with policies, SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Maintain deep therapeutic area knowledge; prioritize external engagement.

Skills

Scientific communication

Omnichannel engagement

Digital analytics

Travel readiness

English language

Education

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

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.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Advanced therapeutic‑area and product expertise underpinned by an advanced scientific degree, with strong scientific communication, omnichannel engagement and data/analytical capability for field medical activity.

Leadership

Leads through expertise rather than formal authority - orchestrating cross‑functional and/or account teams and influencing stakeholders toward shared objectives. Supports the development of peers and junior colleagues and embraces change. Acts as a role model for Takeda's six culture pillars (Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation).

Decision-making and Autonomy

Operates with autonomy within a defined scope; makes and is accountable for decisions that affect territory results and customer outcomes. Uses Takeda's decision framework, balancing Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business priorities, and respects decision roles (Decide / Advise / Inform). Debates then commits, decides confidently with the information available and acts with speed while managing risk and compliance.

Interaction

Predominantly external, KOL/HCP‑facing engagement (the majority of role time), with internal collaboration across Medical Affairs and cross‑functional partners to relay insights.

Innovation

Applies strong scientific and technical knowledge, shares insights and takes calculated, compliant risks to improve engagement and outcomes. Uses CRM, data, digital tools and AI to prioritise, personalise and adapt quickly. Operates field‑based in a competitive specialty market with significant travel, balancing scientific excellence with strict non‑promotional compliance.

Performance Culture

Sets ambitious personal and team goals, takes accountability for delivery, acts with pace and achieves measurable results for patients and the business.

Enterprise Orientation

Collaborates across functions and geographies, shares insights and best practice, and supports the wider enterprise ahead of narrow local interests.

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

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives - including your own.

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