Director, Medical Science Liaison, Solid Tumor - East, US Oncology

Takeda; Georgia; On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an MSL Director to lead a regional or national team of Medical Science Liaisons within US Medical Affairs Oncology. You will oversee field direction, talent development, and performance, partnering with Scientific Directors to define field strategies and ensure compliant, evidence-based engagement with healthcare professionals.

In this role, you will recruit, hire, mentor, and retain top MSL talent, manage budgets and field plans, and drive operational excellence across the MSL

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in clinical/scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP).
• Minimum of 7 years Medical Affairs experience, with 4+ years Field Medical experience.
• Experience in Heme/Oncology therapeutic area inclusive of clinical practice, clinical trial experience, or track record within a pharmaceutical Medical Affairs organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, direction, guidance, and support to a team of 6-10 MSLs in an assigned region/national within the US.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain MSL talent.
• Provide leadership to MSLs to achieve the goal of educating and supporting HCPs and Payers with clinical/scientific data supporting the value of Takeda products.
• Support the development of strategic and tactical plans, budgets, goals, metrics and effectively cascade and ensure successful implementation.
• Actively support the professional development of MSLs.
• Foster teamwork and continuity across the MSL and USMAO organization.

Skills

Leadership

Talent development

Coaching

People management

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

The MSL Director is an integral member of the US Medical Affairs organization (USMAO) who, reporting to the Head of US Field Medical Affairs, leads a regional or national MSL team. The MSL Director supervises a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) in a designated geographic area, focusing on, but not limited to, field direction, talent development, compensation oversight and mentoring/coaching. The MSL Director is accountable for outlining and coordinating the field activities of MSLs in order to achieve the business objectives of US Medical Affairs Oncology (USMAO) therapeutic areas. The MSL Director works closely with the respective Scientific Director and cross-functionally within Takeda to develop and execute MSL field strategies and tactics. Furthermore, the MSL Director monitors MSL field activities for compliance and conveys back results and insights to Takeda, reporting into the Head, US Field Meidcal Oncology, USMAO.

How you will contribute

• Provide supervision, direction, guidance, and support to a team of 6-10 MSLs in an assigned region/national within the US
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain MSL talent.
• Provide leadership to MSLs to achieve the goal of educating and supporting HCPs and Payers with clinical/scientific data supporting the value of Takeda products.
• Support the development of strategic and tactical plans, budgets, goals, metrics and effectively cascade and ensure successful implementation.
• Actively support the professional development of MSLs.
• Foster teamwork and continuity across the MSL and USMAO organization.
• Manage and support the development of MSL field training, evaluation, motivation and performance enhancement activities.
• Ensure MSL proficiency and subject matter expertise of MSLs.
• Support MSL development and execution of an effective Territory Management Plan.
• Oversee the work of MSLs and provide assessment, recognition, and improvement of MSL performance at the individual and group level
• Assure that the MSL team provides field-based medical support to a range of functions within Takeda, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and the Commercial organization.
• Ensure that all interactions and activities of MSLs adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.
• Manage T&E for direct reports.
• Maintain clinical, scientific and technical expertise in relevant molecule and disease state areas that enables scientific discussion.
• Identify and lead special projects aimed at the improvement and operational excellence of the MSL team.
• Assist with development of program content and materials as relates to relevant molecules/products.
• Represent MSL team in various internal and external meetings, providing clinical and operational expertise and insights regarding relevant molecules/products.
• Act as a member of one or more internal cross-functional teams as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Advanced degree in clinical/scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP)
• Minimum of 7 years Medical Affairs experience, with 4+ years Field Medical experience
• Experience in Heme/Oncology therapeutic area inclusive of clinical practice, clinical trial experience, or track record within a pharmaceutical Medical Affairs organization
• Oncology Experience is required

Preferred

• Myeloma and Leukemia preferred
• Previous MSL experience preferred
• Experience leading and partnering on cross-functional teams

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel or more
• Ability to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips.
• Some international travel may be required.
• Have a valid driver license and safety record

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location

New Jersey - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range

$192,400.00 - $302,390.00

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. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

New Jersey - VirtualUSA - FL - Virtual, USA - GA - Virtual, USA - MA - Virtual, USA - PA - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes