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Job Description

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison

Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

About the role: 

•  Responsible for the execution of the TA specific medical plan in the field, predominantly by establishing, developing, and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders through scientific exchange and research support, always keeping the patient’s needs and safety into focus. This position is a field- based position, with approximately 70% time in the field collaborating with KOLs and other external customers as needed
• To communicate fair-balanced therapeutic area related/ product-related scientific and clinical information to external stakeholders (e.g. key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, academic institutions, hospital formulary committees, funder organizations), to respond to unsolicited requests for medical information, manage Patient Support Programme communication and facilitate research discussions.
• Bring key insights from the medical and scientific community to internal stakeholders to guide the medical and brand plans to enable access, build capabilities and strengthen the healthcare system.

How you will contribute: 

Managing and Engaging External Stakeholders

• Creates and updates periodically the TA KOL list; by utilizing objective, pre-approved scientific criteria to profile KOL. Develop and execute a TA specific MSL scientific engagement plan aligned with the TA Medical Plan to guide field work
• Establish Takeda’s presence with KOLs and academic institutions in defined geographies for therapeutic areas of strategic interest to the company
• Lead the in-field execution of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Plan; meet regularly with identified KOLs to provide ongoing, balanced scientific exchange related to on-label indications and disease state(s)
• Proactively identify and develop long term peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders and other relevant stakeholders
• Respond to unsolicited requests from HCPs for medical information (including off-label information) related to marketed Takeda products and Takeda pipeline products
• Support scientific training of Takeda-contracted speakers by providing ongoing support and education as needed
• Provide clinical and medical presentations on disease state and on label indications to external stakeholders, including funders upon request and as appropriate

Clinical Research Support

• Identify and support unsolicited requests from HCPs for investigator-initiated sponsored research (IISR) proposals by providing appropriate investigator support as per Takeda SOP as well as engaging with the global team on IISR proposals as appropriate. Track progress of IISR proposals and, once approved track study progress.
• Support ongoing/future Medical Affairs Company Sponsored Studies (i.e. provide LOC review of proposed CRO site lists, attend site visits if necessary, provide site/investigator feedback to clinical operations) following the appropriate requests from LOC/ Area/ Regional/ Global clinical development
• Develop and support national disease registries and RWE projects for relevant disease areas as needed

Internal Stakeholder Collaboration

• Integrate with internal stakeholder groups through effective interaction with internal cross-functional teams. Participate as a member of the Brand Team for the assigned TA
• Capture and share in-field insights with a strong focus on identifying unmet needs in relevant therapeutic areas to inform, medical and scientific strategy to build capabilities within the healthcare system.
• Provide medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed and within regulatory guidelines. Participate in the review and approval of materials developed by the marketing group.
• Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for field force and other internal stakeholders (e.g. market access) through training and ad-hoc support
• Create or support the development of medical/ scientific materials and slide decks as needed (e.g. MSL slide decks and advisory board slides) and ensure the content is appropriately reviewed and approved as per Takeda policies

Scientific Intelligence/ Scientific Conferences

• Maintain a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific/medical knowledge in the relevant therapeutic areas by conducting literature searches, reading clinical papers, attending conferences, courses and other relevant events
• Attend local, national and international Takeda’s meetings and congresses as required to update medical/scientific knowledge and develop relationships with KOLs.
• Provide medical booth and session coverage at scientific meetings and report information of strategic interest to Takeda. Provide feedback on competitor activities of relevance.
• Participate in the development of key medical activities and execute medical affairs plan, including local Advisory Board Meetings,  CME, Symposia, Round Table Discussion.

Training and Education

• Identify educational opportunities that are aligned with Takeda’s medical education strategies with a strong focus on meeting unmet needs in relevant disease areas. Deliver educational initiatives to HCPs as appropriate.
• Deliver on-going scientific and medical training to internal partners and address frequently asked questions.
• Ensure that all field scientific-medical communications are fair-balanced, based on appropriate scientific evidence, and compliant with local regulatory norms and internal compliance rules

 Other Value-added Considerations

• Facilitate formulary submissions with medical/scientific data support. Provide clinical presentations and medical information to payer groups and government accounts upon request.
• Provide support and/or leadership in planning and implementation of patient access programs as needed and as per local regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance of all responsible activities to relevant laws and regulations as well as internal standards and SOPs.

What you bring to Takeda: 

• University Degree in health sciences field with a post-graduate qualification or be a qualified medic, pharmacist with pharmaceutical industry experience or working experience in health care related field. Advanced degree in health sciences preferred
• In-depth medical knowledge and the ability to understand complex scientific concepts and integrate them into discussions (therapeutic expertise in oncology, rare diseases preferred).
• Well- versed in highly technical and scientific languages in order to communicate with KOL, Medical Affairs, Research and Development, as well as other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to engender trust and respect of peers, subordinates and superiors.
• Experience in medical affairs and firm understanding of the clinical trial processes including key phases, processes is preferred
• Prior understanding or experience with the commercial aspects of the pharmaceutical industry could be an advantage bringing such skills as project management and customer relations to the MSL role.

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.

Empowering our people to shine:

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