Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases

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Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison supports medical and business strategies for compounds through field-based activities that align with overall medical objectives and scientific communication.

This role establishes Takedas presence with key opinion leaders (KOLs) healthcare providers (HCPs) academic institutions and healthcare entities nationally across Canada for assigned therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing medical insights intelligence and recommendations from the field to support the development and life-cycle management of Takeda compounds.
• Offering medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed within regulatory guidelines.
• Compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire others focus on key priorities and elevate organizational capabilities in line with Takedas Leadership Behaviors.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Externally focused KOL/HCP related activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per individual territory plans developed by the Field Medical Lead.
• Map and profile KOLs/HCPs and other external stakeholder groups to support pre- and post-launch excellence
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as assigned as well as the therapeutic area competitor landscape.
• Analyze interpret and communicate complex scientific information and engage with KOLs/HCPs in a compliant fair-balanced and non-misleading manner.
• Support strategically aligned Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with the facilitation of medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes.
• Display advanced knowledge of therapeutic area key intelligence topics/questions and effectively collect interpret and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform and refine medical strategies and/or tactics.
• Execute field-based medical education/other learning activities.
• Support the execution of advisory boards/consultancy meetings as needed.
• Identify and facilitate as appropriate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda.
• Participate in executing the medical strategy at medical conferences (e.g. staff medical booth interact with KOLs/HCPs cover key scientific sessions internally communicate medical insights).
• Compliantly address unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals including physicians patient advocacy groups medical institutions pharmacy etc.
• Ensure Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) metrics (both quantitative and qualitative) are achieved.
• Complete all required customer activity documentation (e.g. CRM entries insights capture etc.) training expense reporting and other administrative responsibilities in a timely accurate and compliant manner.
• Assist with clinical education publications communications training and advisory/consulting programs to support KOLs and company initiatives as needed.
• Assist in identifying evaluating and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation.
• Support clinical trials sites as required per the Enterprise Engagement Model.
• Provide subject matter expertise and clinical and scientific education as needed for cross-functional partners (i.e. internal training).
• Perform all company business in full compliance with all regulations (e.g. IMC PAAB etc.) company policies and procedures and industry or legal requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

Occupational Knowledge and Skills

• A strong scientific background with a thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry and an outstanding ability to think strategically and critically.
• Therapeutic knowledge prior experience in a therapeutic area is preferred with a proven ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of various disease areas.
• Well-versed in highly technical and scientific language to communicate with KOLs/HCPs Medical Affairs Research and Development Marketing as well as other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Firm understanding of the key phases processes and techniques involved in both the pre-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development.
• Understanding of the Canadian healthcare infrastructure particularly the role of academic teaching and research institutes as well as legislation (e.g. Food and Drug Act) IMC Code of Conduct Clinical Practice Guidelines general functions of TPD and provincial formularies competitor activities key customer groups advocacy groups and general market dynamics.
• Strong business acumen.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a proven track record of teamwork leadership timely decision-making and results orientation in meeting objectives.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills fostering respect and trust among peers subordinates superiors and external stakeholders through excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to influence without authority and build relationships with key decision-makers.

Digital competencies

• Ability to collect analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Dedication to leading by example through intentional skill development experimentation and fostering a culture of digital curiosity within the organization.
• Experience working effectively with colleagues in virtual or remote settings utilizing digital collaboration tools incl. MS Teams.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools platforms Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies (including Microsoft Office suite) to communicate with impact and perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect sensitive information and systems.

EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree (MD PharmD PhD) preferred although years of experience may be considered depending on past relevant pharmaceutical industry experience and/or clinical work research or academic endeavors.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in the therapeutic area is preferred
• Bilingual (English/French) is preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a national field-based position requiring engagement with stakeholders across Canada.
• Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Locations

CAN - Remote (Ontario)

Base Salary Range:

$127000.00 - $173800.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time