Director, Field Medical - Gastroenterology (West)

About the role (Director, Field Medical – Gastroenterology West) Lead, manage, and coach a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to drive external scientific engagement with KOLs, HCPs, and healthcare entities aligned to US Medical strategy. Provide leadership/oversight to ensure effective engagement and collaboration, leveraging digital tools/technology. How you will contribute: Lead/mentor MSLs; hire, train, execute medical plan; ensure scientific and operational excellence. Communicate and hold MSLs accountable to performance expectations (goal achievement, territory plan execution, digital reporting/insights, training/administrative completion, congress participation). Develop/implement annual tactical plan (after approvals). Observe engagements (in-person/virtual) and monitor documentation. Use Takeda digital tools/systems, including AI, to improve productivity/efficiency. Plan MSL participation in professional meetings (congresses). Build high-performing, learning-focused team culture; support individual development plans. Use digital dashboards for team performance and KOL/HCP insights; support decision‑making. Build relationships with US Medical and cross‑functional partners; attend internal meetings. Maintain therapeutic area expertise; provide scientific training. Ensure compliance/ethical adherence (policies, SOPs, regulations). Oversee annual budget cycle; manage expenditures within policy. Engage in scientific discussions and document per SOPs. Minimum requirements: Required: Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN/NP/PA) (doctoral preferred, e.g., PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent). Experience in pharmaceutical industry/Medical Affairs. Proven strategic leadership and ability to manage/lead/mentor teams. Extensive prior MSL or similar experience. Excellent communication, organization, collaboration. Strong foundation in digital tools; openness to AI‑enabled processes. Understanding of compliance/ethical/legal/regulatory guidelines. Desired: Experience managing field teams; in‑depth therapeutic area knowledge with scientific/clinical data. Travel requirements: Drive/fly to meetings; travel up to 40–60% (overnights/weekends). Compensation/benefits (summary, if eligible): Medical/dental/vision 401(k) + match disability and life insurance tuition reimbursement paid volunteer time off paid holidays well‑being benefits up to 80 hours sick time/year up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics