Field-based Medical Science Liaison — Midwest KOL Partnership

Takeda; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 151,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to work in the US Midwest region (preferably Chicago, IL). This field-based role focuses on analyzing and disseminating scientific data, translating customer insights, and connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and patient outcomes.

The role reports to the Director, MSL and requires extensive travel up to 70%. The ideal candidate has 2+ years as an MSL in pharma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Organization and collaboration skills required
• Dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences
• Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities ≥80% of responsibilities
• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Takeda disease areas and product landscape
• Support Takeda-sponsored research and assist with investigator-initiated studies
• Collect, interpret and communicate medical insights to refine strategies
• Identify and cultivate partnerships between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
• Participate in medical strategy at conferences and staff booths
• Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries in defined timelines
• Complete CRM entries, insights capture and expense reporting timely and accurately

Skills

Communication skills

Medical/scientific knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in health sciences

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences preferred

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to work in the US Midwest region (preferably Chicago, IL). This field-based role focuses on analyzing and disseminating scientific data, translating customer insights, and connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and patient outcomes.

The role reports to the Director, MSL and requires extensive travel up to 70%. The ideal candidate has 2+ years as an MSL in pharma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in