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Senior Medical Science Liaison, Solid Tumor - Michigan/Indiana

Takeda, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Base pay range 168,700.00/yr - 265,100.00/yr

Job Description This role 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 your assigned geography via accurate, scientific, and non‑promotional information exchange.

About the role The Senior Medical Science Liaison will report to the Medical Science Liaison Director and work with internal and external partners. This territory covers Michigan and Indiana, with preferred residence in the Detroit metro area.

How you will contribute

Apply subject matter knowledge, and adaptive communication skills in supporting medical strategies for Takeda compounds on the hematology 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 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 participate 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 one‑on‑one 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.

Experience in Oncology is preferred

Minimum of 3 years field medical experience preferred, oncology experience preferred, pharmaceutical industry experience required

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 language 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. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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