Senior Medical Science Liaison - Midwest Travel

Takeda; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to work remotely in the US Midwest region (prefer Chicago, IL). This field-based role focuses on interpreting and communicating complex scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals, and translating insights into medical strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will build relationships with KOLs/HCPs, support Takeda-sponsored research, and travel up to 70% as needed to meet with external stakeholders, conferences, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in life/health sciences preferred; Master’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities comprise ≥80% of responsibilities
• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Takeda disease areas and products; analyze and disseminate complex data
• Support Takeda-sponsored research and assist with medical collaborative studies
• Communicate medical insights to inform strategy and tactics
• Identify partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
• Participate in medical conferences and staff booths
• Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries within timelines
• Complete CRM entries, insights capture, training, and expense reporting on time

Skills

Medical communications

Stakeholder engagement

KOL management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in health sciences

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to work remotely in the US Midwest region (prefer Chicago, IL). This field-based role focuses on interpreting and communicating complex scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals, and translating insights into medical strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will build relationships with KOLs/HCPs, support Takeda-sponsored research, and travel up to 70% as needed to meet with external stakeholders, conferences, and