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Job DescriptionOBJECTIVES / PURPOSE
• Serve as a scientific authority, facilitating high-quality, compliant medical exchanges with key HCPs in the territory for the relevant products and therapeutic area.
• Execute Takeda's medical strategy with a focus on scientific excellence, omnichannel engagement and agility driven by actionable insights.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, communicating Takeda's scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value field insights to guide medical strategy.
SCOPE
• Financial: Revenue/budget accountability as applicable to the role. [Add country figures]
• Leadership / People: Individual contributor; leads cross-functional/account teams without formal line authority. Direct reports: 0.
• Geographic scope: Regional - Intercontinental; Country/territory: India (East India)
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop and implement territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with product launch goals and therapeutic-area strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, effectively communicating Takeda's scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value insights from HCPs to guide medical strategy and optimise field activities.
• Articulate the scientific value proposition of products in patient-focused, accessible terms (patient-centric storytelling).
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific events, advisory boards and investigator meetings; support evidence generation initiatives.
• Use CRM systems, analytics and AI-powered platforms to tailor and enhance scientific engagements (digital, data and omnichannel excellence).
• Ensure all interactions comply with Takeda's policies, SOPs and regulatory/legal standards.
• Maintain advanced therapeutic-area and product knowledge, dedicating the majority of time to external KOL/HCP engagement.
CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE
• Field-based scientific expert and the primary medical interface with the external scientific community.
• Drives omnichannel, insight-led engagement in competitive specialty markets (field travel up to 60-70%).
• Balances scientific excellence with strict, non-promotional compliance.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Solid, experienced therapeutic-area and product expertise underpinned by an advanced scientific degree, with strong scientific communication, omnichannel engagement and data/analytical capability for field medical activity.
Leadership :
Demonstrates strong self-leadership and leads through influence and example, guiding cross-functional and account partners toward shared goals without formal authority. Supports less-experienced colleagues and adapts positively to change. Lives and role-models Takeda's six culture pillars
Decision-making and Autonomy :
Works with autonomy within established guidelines; makes and is accountable for decisions within own territory scope that affect account and customer outcomes. Applies Takeda's decision framework, balancing Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business priorities, and understands decision roles (Decide / Advise / Inform). Debates then commits, decides with the information available and acts with speed while staying within risk and compliance boundaries.
Interaction
Predominantly external, KOL/HCP-facing engagement (the majority of role time), with internal collaboration across Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners to relay insights.
Innovation
Applies solid scientific and technical knowledge, shares field insights and takes sensible, compliant risks to improve engagement and outcomes. Uses CRM, data, digital tools and AI to prioritise and personalise interactions.
Complexity
Operates field-based in a competitive specialty market with significant travel, balancing scientific excellence with strict non-promotional compliance.
Performance Culture
Sets ambitious personal goals, takes ownership of results, works with pace and delivers measurable outcomes for patients and the business.
Enterprise Orientation:
Collaborates across functions and geographies, shares insights and best practice, and supports enterprise success beyond own territory.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Solid of field medical (MSL) experience, ideally in competitive specialty markets.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English (regional languages an asset); willingness to travel up to 60-70%.
• Full understanding of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for non-promotional engagement.
• Role-models Takeda's six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This role must be performed in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and industry codes (e.g. EFPIA and the relevant national pharmaceutical industry code) and with Takeda's policies, SOPs and ethical standards. [Add any country-specific legal or works-council requirements here.]
LocationsIND - KolkataWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Advanced scientific degree required, such as PhD, PharmD, or MD; MSc acceptable.
- Field medical or Medical Science Liaison experience, ideally in competitive specialty markets.
- Strong scientific communication skills.
- Digital, analytical, and omnichannel engagement skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.
- Understanding of regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements for non-promotional engagement.
- Regional language proficiency.
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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