Drive Scientific Exchange and Advance Patient Care in a Leading Global Biopharma
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to discovering and delivering life-transforming treatments. Our mission is to translate science into highly innovative medicines for patients worldwide.
We are seeking a seasoned Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as the primary scientific expert for the Kolkata and East India region. In this field-based role, you will be the critical link between Takeda’s R&D and the medical community, building authentic, peer-level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to advance scientific discourse and improve patient outcomes in our therapeutic areas.
Your Mission: Scientific Partnership and Exchange
You will be a field-based scientific expert, responsible for building Takeda's scientific presence and fostering collaborative relationships with regional thought leaders. Your work will ensure that healthcare decisions are informed by the latest evidence and that patient care continues to evolve.
Key Responsibilities:
1. KOL Engagement & Scientific Partnership (40%)
- Build and maintain enduring, peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs, investigators, and healthcare institutions across Kolkata and East India.
- Serve as a scientific resource, providing deep expertise on Takeda’s pipeline, marketed products, and the overall disease landscape.
- Identify and facilitate collaborative opportunities, including investigator-initiated trials (IITs), advisory boards, and educational partnerships.
- Maintain a strategic KOL engagement plan, capturing insights and managing interactions through our medical CRM system.
2. Evidence Dissemination & Medical Education (40%)
- Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from HCPs with credible, balanced, and timely information.
- Present clinical data and disease state information to diverse audiences, including formulary committees, medical groups, and internal stakeholders.
- Support the development and execution of medical education initiatives to raise disease awareness and understanding.
- Represent Takeda at key scientific conferences, gathering insights and communicating relevant findings.
3. Strategic Medical Insight Generation (10%)
- Act as the "ears and eyes" in the field, translating KOL insights and feedback into actionable intelligence to inform medical and brand strategies.
- Provide field-based medical support for Takeda’s clinical research programs and registries.
4. Professional Development & Compliance (10%)
- Maintain deep expertise in your therapeutic area, critical appraisal of scientific literature, and MSL best practices.
- Ensure all activities adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with global and local regulations (ICH-GCP, SOPs) and industry codes.
About You: Qualifications and Competencies
Essential Requirements:
- Advanced degree in life sciences: MBBS, MD, PharmD, or PhD is required.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a medical affairs, clinical research, or substantive patient care role, preferably within the relevant therapeutic area.
- Demonstrated expertise in scientific engagement and relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel extensively (approx. 15 days per month) within the East India region.
Ideal Profile:
- A strategic thinker with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Customer-focused with a passion for improving patient care through science.
- High level of accountability and ownership.
Why Join Takeda?
- Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to scientific advancement and improved patient lives.
- Scientific Leadership: Function as a trusted scientific partner in a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
- Professional Growth: Be part of a supportive, collaborative medical affairs team with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Empowered Role: Enjoy the autonomy of a field-based position with the backing of a world-class organization.