Medical Science Liaison Job at Takeda
A rare chance has emerged for experienced scientific and medical professionals to join Takeda as Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology in Mumbai and Kolkata. The Medical Science Liaison Job in Mumbai is perfect for Candidates with advanced degrees such as PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc are encouraged to apply by 15 September 2026.
About Takeda:
Takeda is a global, research and development-driven pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. With a focus on delivering innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, Takeda operates in multiple countries, including India, where it aims to improve the lives of patients through its medical affairs team.
Job Details:
- Positions: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology
- Function: Medical Affairs
- Therapeutic Area: Oncology
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Employment: Full Time
- Worker Type: Regular Employee
- Job Level: Principal Analyst / Global Grade D2
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Job Description:
The Takeda MSL Oncology role serves as a scientific interface between the company and healthcare professionals (HCPs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and the wider scientific community. The position involves scientific exchange, oncology stakeholder engagement, medical insights, evidence-generation support, and implementation of Takeda’s medical strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with oncology strategy and product-launch objectives.
- Establish and maintain trusted scientific relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct high-quality, compliant, and non-promotional scientific exchanges with HCPs.
- Communicate the scientific and clinical value of Takeda’s products using patient-focused scientific storytelling in the Medical Science Liaison Job in Mumbai.
- Gather structured insights from healthcare professionals and communicate relevant findings internally to support medical strategy.
- Represent Medical Affairs at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and investigator meetings at Takeda Careers.
- Contribute to evidence-generation initiatives and other Medical Affairs activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and account teams while operating as an individual contributor.
Eligibility Criteria for the Medical Science Liaison Job:
- PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred.
- Solid field medical or Medical Science Liaison experience preferred.
Required Skills for the Medical Science Liaison Job:
- Scientific and medical communication skills.
- Oncology or relevant therapeutic-area knowledge.
- KOL and HCP relationship management.
- Field Medical Affairs experience.
- Patient-centric scientific communication.
- Data and analytical capabilities.
- Regulatory and ethical compliance.
- English communication proficiency; regional-language proficiency may be an advantage.
