Senior Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology (AZSan Diego, CA)

## About the role

We are hiring a Senior Medical Science Liaison who will be a remote, field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team for Gastroenterology. You will report to the Director, Field Medical

• West Gastroenterology and your territory includes Arizona and San Diego, CA. This role requires a strong scientific presence in the field and the ability to analyze, interpret and share complex scientific data while building trusted relationships.

### What you'll do day-to-day

Most of your time (externally-focused KOL/HCP related activities) is expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of your responsibilities. You will:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per individual territory plans aligned to medical strategy.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products and the therapeutic area competitor landscape; analyze and interpret complex scientific information and disseminate it to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner.
• Support Takeda-sponsored research and help facilitate strategically aligned 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.
• Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical.
• Participate in executing medical strategy at medical conferences (for example, staffing medical booths and communicating medical insights acquired through poster/session attendance and KOL/HCP interactions).
• Within defined timelines and quality standards, respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information.
• Complete 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.

### Experience and education

Education requirements are explicit: a doctoral degree in life/health sciences is preferred (Pharm. D, MD, Ph. D, or equivalent). A Master's degree in health sciences (MSN, NP or PA) is the minimum requirement. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a field-based medical science liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and collaboration skills are required.

Other desired experience and skills mentioned include the dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences, relevant therapeutic area knowledge and expertise, clinical, research, and/or teaching experience, the ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams, and execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

### Travel and logistics

Frequent travel is required; you must be available to travel up to 70% of the time, including some overnight and weekend travel. You must be able to drive and/or fly to meetings, and possess a clean and valid driver’s license.

### Compensation and benefits

For Location: Arizona

• Virtual, the U.S. Base Salary Range is $151,100.00 - $237,490.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position; the actual base salary offered may depend on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, education, certifications or professional licenses, and the location from which the applicant will perform the job. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.

U.S. based employees may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with 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. Employees are 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.

### About Takeda

Takeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We are a patient-focused company that encourages innovation and strives for excellence. We live our values of Takeda-ism — Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance — and are united by our mission to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law.

If you join us in this role, you will be part of a collaborative, inclusive team focused on making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

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