Senior MSL, Rheumatology — Remote/Field-Based

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Texas; 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 team. This field-based, customer-facing role focuses on scientific data interpretation, external expert engagement, and linking customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and patient outcomes.

The territory is South Central (Ideal location: Dallas, TX). Travel up to 70% is required, with a strong emphasis on KOL/HCP interactions and compliant data dissemination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field-based MSL experience in pharma.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and collaboration skills.
• Ability to disseminate complex scientific data to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities comprise at least 80% of responsibilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans aligned to medical strategy.
• Analyze and disseminate Takeda disease areas and products; interpret competitive landscape.
• Support sponsored research and assist with investigator-initiated studies.
• Capture and communicate medical insights to refine medical strategies.
• Identify partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical.
• Participate in medical strategy at conferences and respond to unsolicited inquiries.
• Complete documentation, training, and expense reporting in a timely, compliant manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

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 team. This field-based, customer-facing role focuses on scientific data interpretation, external expert engagement, and linking customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and patient outcomes.

The territory is South Central (Ideal location: Dallas, TX). Travel up to 70% is required, with a strong emphasis on KOL/HCP interactions and compliant data dissemination.