Senior MSL, Rheumatology – Northeast (Remote)

Takeda; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 151,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to drive external engagement with KOLs/HCPs in the US, translating scientific data into actionable medical insights. You will operate field-based, reporting to the Director, MSL, with travel up to 70% in the Northeast region, ideally based in Boston, MA.

The role emphasizes building partnerships, disseminating knowledge across Takeda disease areas, and supporting investigator-initiated research while maintaining regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in life/health sciences preferred, Master’s degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities are expected to comprise at least 80% of responsibilities.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans aligned to medical strategy.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Takeda disease areas and products; analyze and disseminate complex scientific information to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant manner.
• Support Takeda-sponsored research and assist with medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes.
• Collect, interpret, and communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform medical strategies.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical.
• Participate in medical strategy at conferences and relay insights from poster/session attendance and interactions.
• Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries within defined timelines and standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Collaboration

KOL/HCP relationship building

Education

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

Doctoral degree in life/health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred

Job description

Takeda seeks an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison to drive external engagement with KOLs/HCPs in the US, translating scientific data into actionable medical insights. You will operate field-based, reporting to the Director, MSL, with travel up to 70% in the Northeast region, ideally based in Boston, MA.

The role emphasizes building partnerships, disseminating knowledge across Takeda disease areas, and supporting investigator-initiated research while maintaining regulatory compliance and