Medical Science Liaison Serbia - Fixed-term contract (Maternity leave)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company • Belgrade, MT

156d

About The Position

The Medical Scientific Liaison for Serbia will provide local country field-based support from the medical function to achieve the company's goals. This role involves identifying and developing strong sustainable peer-to-peer relationships with external stakeholders to support the medical/scientific credibility of the company and becoming an expert in the designated therapeutic area.

Requirements

• University degree in Science (Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy).
• PhD or Master's Degree in a medical science (Desirable).
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, medical department at least 3 years.
• Strong scientific/clinical and medical affairs knowledge.
• Experience discussing on and off label clinical and scientific concepts.
• Experience using data insights to decide next actions to enhance customer experience.
• Experience working with different healthcare stakeholders.
• Good understanding of local healthcare environment.
• Clinical trials experience and good understanding of clinical trial data and study design (Desirable).
• Experience in working with scientific and clinical experts at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings (Desirable).
• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory).
• Ability to work at a high scientific and clinical level to ensure quality peer-to-peer engagement with external stakeholders.
• Clear and concise presentation of clinical data, including discussion of statistical and clinical relevance.
• Autonomous, in-field work whilst contributing to central Medical Affairs.
• Ability to handle travelling and multi-priorities.
• Demonstrating high values of Takeda-ism and putting the people first.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or Master's Degree in a medical science.
• Clinical trials experience and good understanding of clinical trial data and study design.
• Experience in working with scientific and clinical experts at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Continuously screen, review and analyze scientific literature; generate summaries & critical assessments if appropriate.
• Use specific disease and product knowledge to develop Takeda in a given therapy area; answer medical/technical unsolicited enquiries from HCPs, provide accurate and non-promotional scientific information relating to licensed and unlicensed indications following unsolicited requests from HCPs.
• Proactively identify and develop long term peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders and other relevant stakeholders to understand their needs and implement targeted approaches.
• Act as field-based reference points of scientific and clinical expertise for sales force and other internal stakeholders through training and ad-hoc support.
• Cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Market Access and PA Manager through participation on Brand Team Meetings and other activities.
• Support ongoing and future Company Sponsored Studies, providing LOC review of proposed CRO site lists and attending Global/Regional Investigator Meetings.
• Capture and share in-field insights to support medical and scientific strategy and business development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of key medical activities such as Advisory boards, medical education, and peer-to-peer training activities.
• Provide clinical presentations and medical information as necessary.
• Facilitate unsolicited requests from HCPs for investigator-initiated sponsored research proposals.
• Develop and support national disease registries and RWE projects for relevant disease areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees