Senior Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology (Upstate NY, CT, VT, NH, ME)

Job Description About the role: The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a remote, field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team, responsible for analyzing, interpreting and disseminating scientific data, acquiring and translating customer insights, fostering external expert networks, and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. You will report to the Director, Field Medical. The territory includes Upstate NY, CT, VT, NH, ME (must reside in territory). Responsibilities 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 aligned to medical strategy. Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as well as therapeutic area competitor landscape; analyze and interpret complex scientific information and disseminate 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 (e.g., staff medical booth, internally communicate 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 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. Qualifications Doctoral degree in life/health sciences preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent). Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN, NP, or PA) is the minimum requirement. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a field-based medical science liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry required. Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and collaboration skills required. Other desired experience and skills Dissemination of complex scientific data to healthcare audiences. Relevant therapeutic area knowledge and expertise. Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience. Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross‑functional teams. Execution of activities within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Travel requirements Frequent travel required; must be available to travel up to 70% of time, including some overnight and weekend. Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings required. Must have clean and valid driver’s license. Compensation and Benefits Summary U.S. Base Salary Range: $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 a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, specific skills, education, certifications, and location. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, wellness benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and accrued paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Connecticut - Virtual New York - Virtual Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr Takeda