Remote MSL Director, Oncology - Lead & Develop Talent

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

Job summary

The MSL Director at Takeda leads a regional or national MSL team within US Medical Affairs Oncology. Reporting to the Head of US Field Medical Affairs, this role directs field activities, talent development, and compliance, aligning with cross-functional partners to advance Takeda products.

Responsibilities include supervising 6–10 MSLs, recruiting and developing talent, guiding strategic plans and budgets, and ensuring high-quality medical field support to HCPs and payers while maintaining

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

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.
• 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.

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP

7+ years Medical Affairs experience

Job description

The MSL Director at Takeda leads a regional or national MSL team within US Medical Affairs Oncology. Reporting to the Head of US Field Medical Affairs, this role directs field activities, talent development, and compliance, aligning with cross-functional partners to advance Takeda products.

Responsibilities include supervising 6–10 MSLs, recruiting and developing talent, guiding strategic plans and budgets, and ensuring high-quality medical field support to HCPs and payers while maintaining