In-Field Medical Advisor

IRL - 8087 Takeda Products Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an In-Field Medical Advisor in Dublin to lead medical input for brand strategies and pipeline plans. You will collaborate with commercial, Market Access and study site teams to provide high-quality medical support across Takeda's portfolio and development programs.

You will build relationships with key opinion leaders, support advisory boards and medical education activities, and ensure compliance with IPHA Code of Practice.

Qualifications

• Life Science Degree.
• Medical degree, Advanced Degree (PhD or MSc) in life sciences, MPharm.
• Experience: 2+ years in Medical Affairs.
• Skills/Competencies: Direct therapy area experience.
• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific/ clinical data.
• Ability to engage with KOL community based on existing strong relationships.
• Business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific and medical leadership across designated therapeutic areas.
• Lead external medical engagements and interactions with clinical trial sites.
• Provide medical input to brand strategy, pipeline plans and cross-functional teams.
• Support compliant local implementation of early access programmes.
• Capture and share in-field insights to support medical strategy and brand plans.
• Ensure awareness of IPHA Code of Practice and other regulations.

Skills

Medical liaison

KOL engagement

Science communication

Business acumen

Education

Medical degree

PhD or MSc in life sciences

MPharm

Job description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Country Medical Head, the In-Field Medical Advisor is responsible for delivering scientific and medical leadership within designated therapeutic area(s). Working in close partnership with commercial colleagues and study site engagement teams, the role ensures the delivery of high-quality medical support across Takeda's existing portfolio and development pipeline. The position involves leading external medical engagements, fostering relationships with current and future clinical trial sites, and providing actionable insights to inform strategy and enhance organisational readiness for upcoming launches in Ireland.

Job Summary

To lead the medical input into the brand strategic& tacticalplans, including pipelinein conjunction with the Country Medical Head. Provide medicalexpertiseand support for all assigned assets with responsibility to Market Access,Marketingand other internal stakeholders. To manage the scientific, clinical and IPHA Code of Practice support of relevant brand activities across the cross functional team thatsupportsthe Irish business.Ensure the correct interpretation and communication of scientific data of Takeda products.

Development of KOL and Patient Advocacy Group relationship associated with theTA’sin scope Collaborate with and provide input into the relevant above country teams Support the Irish Business byestablishingthe local Medical Strategy Plan and its implementation for theTA’sof responsibility Tobe the product& therapy areaexpert andlead on medical activities pertinent to the brand team including clinical studies, medically led advisory boards, conference activities.

Responsibilities

• Medical/Scientific AffairsStayabreastofevolvingscientificliteraturein thetherapeuticarea(s) ofinterestandgeneratelocalsummaries&criticalassessmentsifrequired
• Use specific disease and product knowledge tobuild Takeda’s reputation in specifictherapy area(s); i.e. answer medical/technical unsolicited enquiries fromHCPs, provideaccurateand non-promotional scientific information relating to licensed and unlicensed indications following unsolicited requests from HCPs, etc.
• Proactivelyidentifyand develop long term peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders and other relevant stakeholdersin order tounderstand their needs, segment them accordingly and implement targeted approach and tacticsin order topresent medical data in the most efficient way
• Develop &maintainan in-depthknowledge of the structure&workings of the HSE
• Act as field-based reference pointof scientific and clinicalexpertisefor sales force and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Market access) through training and ad-hoc support, in alignment with Takeda project teams
• Support compliant local implementation ofearly accessprogrammes for pipeline products
• Capture and share in-field insights& therapy area knowledgeto supportboth themedical andbroader brandstrategy and business development.
• Share in-field insights in a compliant manner with relevant business functions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of key medical activities (e.g.advisory boards, medical educationactivitiesand peer-to-peer training activities)
• Provideclinical presentations and medical informationin response to enquiries from HCPs
• Understandandleveragepoints ofthepatient journey
• Have&maintaina thorough understanding of the IPHACode of Practice
• Assistand advise on the preparation of promotionalmaterial includingPromomatsreviewGeneration of/ input into non-promotional materials includingPromomatsreview
• Provide medical/ scientific input to internal training as required& providemedical training forallocatedtherapeutic area / products to other OBU team members
• Provide medical/ scientific support to Market Access for NCPEsubmissionsforthe IE OBU in the relevant Therapy Area(s)
• Assistin formulating responses tocomplex Medical Information enquiriesasrequired
• Budget responsibility for medical affairs activities
• Ensure awareness and communication of medical activities to other departments within theLOC
• Participate in local product committees and planning cycles(MRP/MYC/LRF)
• Understand future therapy areas including competitor environment
• Ensuring compliance with the following regulations / requirements: IPHA Codes of Practice, ICH E6 (R3), Good Clinical Practice

Desired Qualifications

• Life Science Degree
• Medical degree, Advanced Degree (PhD or MSc) in life sciences, MPharm
• Experience: 2+ years in Medical Affairs
• Skills/Competencies: Direct therapy area experience
• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific/ clinical data
• Ability to engage with KOL community based on existing strong relationships and help to build lasting relationships with KOLs
• Business acumen

Locations

Dublin-Citywest, Ireland

Base Salary Range

€80,000.00 - €110,000.00 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

About Takeda

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.

Equal Opportunity

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