MSL

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

Job summary

Takeda in Brussels, Belgium, seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison to act as the scientific authority for key products in the specified therapeutic area. You will engage HCPs, build relationships with KOLs, and drive omnichannel medical strategy in a fast-moving environment.

This full-time role requires advanced scientific credentials, field-based engagement up to 60–70%, strong communication, and rigorous non-promotional compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Proven field medical (MSL) experience, ideally in competitive specialty markets.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English; willingness to travel up to 60-70%.
• Full understanding of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for non-promotional engagement.
• Role-model Takeda's six culture pillars.

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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Scientific communication

Digital analytics

Omnichannel engagement

KOL/HCP engagement

Travel 60-70%

English proficiency

Education

PhD

PharmD

MD

MSc

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.

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

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time