Senior Medical Science Liaison - Remote & KOL Partnerships

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Saint Albans Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in the United States seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison to join the US Medical unit. This field-based role focuses on external engagement with KOLs/HCPs, translating complex science, and advancing Takeda’s medical strategy to improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates reside in the Great Lakes territory (Ohio preferred). You will build relationships, support sponsored research, and contribute at medical conferences while ensuring compliance and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in life/health sciences is preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent); Master’s degree in health sciences is the minimum requirement
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a field-based medical science liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry is required
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and collaboration skills are required
• Dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences
• Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
• Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
• Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities
• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans aligned to medical strategy
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products; interpret and disseminate complex scientific information to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced manner
• Support Takeda-sponsored research and assist with investigator-initiated studies
• Capture and communicate medical insights to inform strategies and tactics
• Identify partnerships between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
• Participate in medical conferences and staff presence
• Respond to unsolicited HCP inquiries in a timely, compliant manner
• Complete CRM entries and other admin tasks in a timely manner

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences

Master’s degree in health sciences

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in the United States seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison to join the US Medical unit. This field-based role focuses on external engagement with KOLs/HCPs, translating complex science, and advancing Takeda’s medical strategy to improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates reside in the Great Lakes territory (Ohio preferred). You will build relationships, support sponsored research, and contribute at medical conferences while ensuring compliance and timely documentation.