Director, Field Medical – Gastroenterology (MSL Leader)

USA - 3312 Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. seeks a Director, Field Medical - Gastroenterology (West) to lead and coach a team of Medical Science Liaisons, driving external scientific engagement with KOLs, HCPs, and healthcare entities aligned to US Medical priorities.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep MSL experience, and strong operating discipline to implement the medical plan and ensure compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team-management experience in Medical Affairs.
• Extensive prior experience as an MSL or similar scientific role.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Comfort with digital tools and AI-enabled processes in medical affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and coach MSLs to align with US Medical priorities.
• Ensure scientific and operational excellence through hiring, training, and execution of medical plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners to support strategy.

Skills

Leadership

MSL experience

Mentoring

Digital tools

Education

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences

Master’s degree in health sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. seeks a Director, Field Medical - Gastroenterology (West) to lead and coach a team of Medical Science Liaisons, driving external scientific engagement with KOLs, HCPs, and healthcare entities aligned to US Medical priorities.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep MSL experience, and strong operating discipline to implement the medical plan and ensure compliance across the organization.