Medical Science Liaison (Vaccines) | Hiring in Delhi – Apply Now At Takeda Pharmaceutical
We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior MSL – Vaccines to join our team in Delhi, India. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals (HCPs), share scientific expertise, and drive medical education initiatives in the field of vaccines. If you are passionate about medical affairs, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement, this role is perfect for you!
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are a globally recognized pharmaceutical and healthcare leader committed to advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes. With a strong presence in vaccines, biotechnology, and cutting-edge treatments, we focus on scientific excellence, evidence-based medicine, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Our mission is to bring life-saving and preventive healthcare solutions to millions worldwide.
JOB DETAILS
- Job Posting: Medical Science Liaison/ Sr Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines
- Locations: Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
- Job ID: R0118776
- Category: Commercial
- Subcategory: Commercial
- Business Unit: Global Portfolio Division
- Job Type: Full time
- Worker Type: Employee
- Worker Sub-Type: Regular
JOB DESCRIPTION
- The role exists to exchange/disseminate peer-to-peer medical and scientific information with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
- The incumbent is responsible for being well-informed on Vaccine therapeutic areas, up-to-date on major studies, both ongoing and completed competitive product information, and clinical data pertaining to our therapy.
- The role will be required to spend 80% of the time in the field and be in the region, providing support to external stakeholders such as Health care professionals, Key Opinion Leaders, etc.
- The remaining 20% of the role will be dedicated to providing internal support, such as working with colleagues and in alternate teams.
- Additionally, the role-holder is required to have a full understanding of marketing objectives and the commercial focus of the franchises to support those plans.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Build and maintain advanced disease, product & therapy knowledge to disseminate with other relevant key stakeholders.
- Plan and execute medical education activities in line with commercial objectives.
- Engage healthcare professionals in scientific discussions.
- Provide field-based medical information/education to physicians.
- Deliver balanced, fair, non-promotional presentations related to advances in disease knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment of competitors as well as own products.
- Collaborate, when requested, in the coordination of information pre-events and summaries post-events. Attend congresses & symposia and report on the events.
- Represent the medical department at Medical Congresses and Conventions, and facilitate pre-congress, attend poster sessions and oral presentations.
- Assist in CME program development, organization, and delivery and participate in scientific committees.
- Provide Information and interpretation of the literature to the sales force; provide scientific education and therapy training support to sales forces in the field.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Excellent Communication / Presentation Skills.
- Relationship-building & Engagement competencies
- Subject matter expertise in Therapy Area/Disease Segment.
- Planning and Organizing skills.
- Problem-solving and solution orientation.
- Integrity, perseverance, fairness, honesty.
- Minimum 01 years of prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry & experience in vaccine portfolio is highly recommended
EDUCATION:
Minimum Requirement:
- A Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Ph.D.), Pharmacy Degree or medical graduate (e.g,. MBBS, MD)
- Preferred:
- MBBS/MD Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India
- Medical post-graduate (e.g., MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Maintain contact with KOLs of the assigned geographic area in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area.
- Identifying & sharing key insights that can be used to build effective Medical Affairs plans.
- KOL Mapping and profiling, including public policy stakeholders based on Tier1 Tier2 segmentation-based criteria
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 12-15 days of fieldwork per month
- Having a valid passport in case international travel is required
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