Field Medical Science Liaison: Impact & Insight

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Johannesburg to execute TA medical plans and foster scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare professionals. You will respond to unsolicited medical inquiries and support medical education activities.

In this role, you will collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access to align scientific messaging with strategic objectives and ensure patient-centric outcomes in a dynamic global pharma environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required.
• Strong ability to interpret clinical data and literature.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Execute TA medical plans and engage KOLs and HCPs in field.
• Provide scientific information and respond to medical inquiries.
• Support medical training for speaker programs and internal staff.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, PharmD, or Ph.D

Job description

Takeda seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Johannesburg to execute TA medical plans and foster scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare professionals. You will respond to unsolicited medical inquiries and support medical education activities.

In this role, you will collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access to align scientific messaging with strategic objectives and ensure patient-centric outcomes in a dynamic global pharma environment.