MSL (Oncology)- West

Takeda; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Mumbai, India seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison (Principal Analyst) to lead field-based medical engagements for strategic products. You will drive omnichannel activities, build KOL relationships and relay high-value insights to guide medical strategy.

Expect substantial travel (60–70%), rigorous scientific communication, and strict adherence to regulatory standards while collaborating with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required; PhD/PharmD/MD preferred; MSc acceptable.
• Solid field medical (MSL) experience.
• Strong scientific communication and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English; willingness to travel up to 60–70%.
• Full understanding of non-promotional regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement territory scientific engagement plans aligned with strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with KOLs and stakeholders to convey scientific value.
• Capture and relay structured field insights to guide medical strategy.
• Represent medical affairs at events and investigator meetings; support evidence initiatives.
• Utilize CRM, data and digital tools to tailor engagements while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Field medical (MSL) experience

Scientific communication

Omnichannel engagement

Digital/analytical engagement

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

AI in medical engagement

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.

SCOPE

• Financial: Revenue/budget accountability as applicable to the role. [Add country figures]
• Leadership / People: Individual contributor; leads cross-functional/account teams without formal line authority. Direct reports: 0.
• Geographic scope: Regional - Intercontinental; Country/territory: India (East India)

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

• Mapped Takeda Job Profile: Medical Science Liaison, Principal Analyst|Job Code: MA_MSL_D2_MSL_T|Global Grade D2|Individual contributor.
• 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.

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

Solid, experienced 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 (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

Demonstrates strong self‑leadership and leads through influence and example, guiding cross‑functional and account partners toward shared goals without formal authority. Supports less‑experienced colleagues and adapts positively to change. Lives and role‑models Takeda's six culture pillars (Patient‑Centric, People‑Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation).

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision‑making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem‑solving)

Works with autonomy within established guidelines; makes and is accountable for decisions within own territory scope that affect account and customer outcomes. Applies Takeda's decision framework, balancing Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business priorities, and understands decision roles (Decide / Advise / Inform). Debates then commits, decides with the information available and acts with speed while staying within risk and compliance boundaries.

Interaction (The span and nature of one's engagement with others when performing one's job, internal and external relationships)

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 (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

Applies solid scientific and technical knowledge, shares field insights and takes sensible, compliant risks to improve engagement and outcomes. Uses CRM, data, digital tools and AI to prioritise and personalise interactions.

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)

Operates field‑based in a competitive specialty market with significant travel, balancing scientific excellence with strict non‑promotional compliance.

Performance Culture (Ambitious goals, accountability, speed and delivery of measurable results)

Sets ambitious personal goals, takes ownership of results, works with pace and delivers measurable outcomes for patients and the business.

Enterprise Orientation (Cross‑functional and cross‑geography collaboration, sharing best practice, enterprise‑first mindset)

Collaborates across functions and geographies, shares insights and best practice, and supports enterprise success beyond own territory.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Solid 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

Mumbai, India

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time