Senior Dermatology MSL: KOL Engagement Lead

Takeda; Alaska; Remote; USD 151,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to work remotely within the US, covering the Northwest region including AK. This field-based role emphasizes external KOL/HCP engagement, data interpretation, and compliant science communication to advance medical strategy.

The position requires 2+ years of MSL experience and a doctoral or equivalent degree in life/health sciences, with travel up to 70% to support conferences and field activities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in life/health sciences or equivalent preferred; Master’s as minimum.
• 2+ years of MSL experience in healthcare, research, or academia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans.
• Analyze and translate complex scientific data for external audiences.
• Support sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities.
• Capture medical insights and communicate them to internal teams.
• Identify partnerships between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical.
• Travel up to 70% for conferences, meetings, and field activities.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Virtual teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences (PharmD/MD/PhD)

Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN/NP/PA)

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to work remotely within the US, covering the Northwest region including AK. This field-based role emphasizes external KOL/HCP engagement, data interpretation, and compliant science communication to advance medical strategy.

The position requires 2+ years of MSL experience and a doctoral or equivalent degree in life/health sciences, with travel up to 70% to support conferences and field activities.