Senior Medical Science Liaison - Oncology Solid Tumor (Northwest)

Takeda; Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to support the development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology medicines. This field-based role covers WA, OR, ID, MT and WY, engaging KOLs with scientifically non-promotional information.

You will collaborate with the Oncology Field Medical team, report to the Medical Science Liaison Director, and participate in medical conferences while maintaining credentialing and administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years healthcare or related experience.
• Experience in Oncology is required.
• CRC and Lung therapeutic area experience preferred.
• Superior communication skills, oral and written.
• Technical/scientific language proficiency for KOLs and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support medical strategies for Takeda Oncology compounds with focus on colorectal cancer.
• Develop and leverage thought leader relationships with US Medical Affairs.
• Provide medical insights to support lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology products.
• Lead and participate in matrix initiatives within USMAO.
• Engage in peer‑to‑peer scientific discussions with HCPs.

Skills

Communication skills

KOL engagement

Scientific knowledge

Field medical

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Job description

Job Description

About the role:
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is an integral member of the medical affairs team. In this field-based role, you will contribute to Takeda's mission by supporting the development and life‑cycle management of Takeda Oncology medicines. The key objective of the MSL role is to engage scientifically with key opinion leaders in their assigned geography via accurate, scientific, and non‑promotional information exchange. As part of the Oncology Field Medical team, you will report to the Medical Science Liaison Director and work with internal and external partners. This territory will be responsible for covering WA, OR, ID, MT and WY.

How you will contribute:

• Apply subject matter knowledge, and adaptive communication skills in supporting medical strategies for Takeda compounds on the solid tumor space, with a special focus on Colorectal Cancer, and in addressing unsolicited requests for medical information from a variety of external stakeholders (health care providers with global to local influence, clinical study investigators, and population health decision makers)
• Develop and leverage thought leader relationships by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of US Medical Affairs
• Provide medical insights and intelligence from the field to support the development and life‑cycle management of Takeda Oncology compounds.
• Participate in, lead, and contribute to projects and initiatives within a matrix environment that increase the value and productivity of US Medical Affairs Oncology (USMAO).
• Responsible for establishing relationships and engaging in peer‑to‑peer level scientific discussions around emerging data, treatment guidelines, molecular pathways, mechanism of action Takeda Oncology products including clinical outcomes and research opportunities.
• Formulate and keep updated a specific territory engagement plan which aligns to and supports the US Field Medical priorities and objectives that are aligned with the integrated medical strategy for assigned compounds/disease areas. Execute the scientific engagement plan according to MSL priorities
• Regularly collect medical insights and intelligence from scientific exchange with HCPs and medical community. Ensure timely entries of insights into insight tool to ensure relevant information is communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries for consistent with the field medical SOP.
• Support Takeda Oncology sponsored research and may assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for company sponsored clinical investigation.
• Actively participates in executing USMAO strategy at medical conferences.
• Identify potential qualified sites for future pipeline studies.
• Present accurate, fair balanced scientific information to external stakeholders in a variety of settings, including 1:1 interactions, and in medical meetings or Takeda sponsored engagements.
• Complete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Daily entry to hospitals and other medical facilities is required. Many facilities have instituted vendor credentialing policies which require vendors to meet defined training, background check, and proof of immunization requirements as a condition of entry. Takeda employees entering these facilities are required to abide by these credentialing requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required; doctoral degree preferred. (Health sciences advanced or doctoral degrees such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, NP or DMP/ARNP, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of healthcare, clinical, or related experience (residencies, post‑doc fellowship, managed markets, clinical practice, research or academic) is required
• Experience in Oncology is required
• CRC and Lung therapeutic area experience is preferred
• Other Solid Tumor experience desired
• Possess superior communication skills, both oral and written, and able to engender trust and respect of peers, team members, and supervisors
• Versed in technical and scientific languages to communicate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Affairs, Research and Development, as well as other key internal and external stakeholders.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites.
• Overnight travel (50-60%), including some weekend commitments.
• Travel may vary depending on geography.

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: Washington - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$169,400.00 - $266,200.00

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.

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EEO Statement

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Locations

Washington - Virtual
Oregon - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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