Dermatology Medical Science Liaison - Field Expert NL

NLD - 9093 Takeda Nederland bv; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Hoofddorp, Netherlands is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Dermatology to advance scientific exchange, generate insights, and support evidence generation across the Netherlands. This field-based role emphasizes relationships with external experts and collaboration with internal teams to implement medical strategy.

You will engage in scientific discussions, translate complex data for diverse audiences, and contribute to advisory boards and education programs while ensuring

Qualifications

• MSc in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Research, or a similar scientific field-based role.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, study design, and interpretation of clinical data.
• Experience building productive relationships with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrix organisations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate science into meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical thinking and a strategic, patient-focused mindset.
• Experience using digital tools, CRM systems, data analytics platforms, or omnichannel engagement approaches.
• Fluent English and Dutch language skills.
• Preferred Experience within Dermatology, or related therapeutic areas.
• Experience supporting advisory boards, medical education programmes, or evidence-generation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled insights and digital engagement tools.
• Experience supporting product launches or launch readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other external scientific stakeholders.
• Lead scientific discussions and communicate complex clinical data in a clear, balanced, and impactful way.
• Deliver non-promotional medical education through scientific meetings, advisory boards, congresses, and other engagement activities.
• Gather and share insights on clinical practice, unmet medical needs, treatment trends, and patient journeys to inform medical and business strategy.
• Identify evidence gaps and support evidence-generation activities, including collaborations with investigators and clinical research initiatives.
• Act as a scientific partner to cross-functional teams, contributing to medical plans, launch readiness activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Leverage digital, CRM, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to optimise stakeholder engagement and insight generation.
• Support internal capability building through scientific training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

KOL relationship building

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Digital engagement tools

Education

MSc in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Medicine or related

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics platforms

AI-enabled insights tools

Job description

Takeda in Hoofddorp, Netherlands is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Dermatology to advance scientific exchange, generate insights, and support evidence generation across the Netherlands. This field-based role emphasizes relationships with external experts and collaboration with internal teams to implement medical strategy.

You will engage in scientific discussions, translate complex data for diverse audiences, and contribute to advisory boards and education programs while ensuring