Global Medical Lead, Nephrology & LCM Strategy

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Glattbrugg; On-site; CHF 189,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland seeks an experienced Medical Affairs leader to translate global medical strategies into local execution across the IBU and LOCs. You will serve as a key scientific contributor, building strong KOL relationships and guiding cross-functional teams for launch readiness and evidence generation.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and 8+ years in Medical Affairs or clinical development within pharma/biotech, preferably with

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree and >8 years experience in Medical Affairs or clinical development in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in Immunology (Derm, Rheum & Gastro) is preferred.
• Regional or global exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate global medical strategy into executable plans across IBU and LOCs.
• Lead IBU KOL engagement strategy and maintain scientific relationships.
• Act as medical SME in cross-functional teams (MCE, Market Access, R&D, GMA).
• Enable LOCs to implement global strategies and ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Identify evidence needs and support generation activities with global/LOCs.
• Manage budgets and resources for assigned activities to align with governance.

Skills

Scientific leadership

KOL engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic execution

Medical affairs knowledge

Budget & resource management

Communication & coordination

Education

MD / PhD / PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland seeks an experienced Medical Affairs leader to translate global medical strategies into local execution across the IBU and LOCs. You will serve as a key scientific contributor, building strong KOL relationships and guiding cross-functional teams for launch readiness and evidence generation.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and 8+ years in Medical Affairs or clinical development within pharma/biotech, preferably with