Director, Field Medical, Rheumatology - West
Takeda
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$192,400 - $302,390 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
How you will contribute
- Lead, manage, mentor, and coach a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to maximize performance and align activities to US Medical strategic priorities; ensure scientific/operational excellence through hiring, training, and execution of the medical plan.
- Communicate and hold MSLs accountable for performance expectations (goal achievement, competencies, territory plan creation/execution, insights reporting, training/admin completion, congress participation, etc.).
- Develop and implement annual team tactical plan (after required approvals).
- Conduct observations of MSL external scientific engagement (in-person/virtual) and monitor documentation.
- Maintain proficiency using Takeda systems to support coaching.
- Plan MSL participation in professional meetings/congresses.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture; ensure individual development plans and learning/growth opportunities.
- Create team reports (performance and KOL/HCP insights) to inform US Medical strategy and tactics.
- Build relationships with US Medical Unit and cross-functional partners; participate in internal meetings.
- Maintain therapeutic area expertise; provide scientific training and ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
- Provide compliance/ethical guidance; ensure adherence to policies/SOPs/regulations/ethical standards.
- Oversee annual team budget and keep expenditures within budget/policies.
- Engage in scientific discussions with KOLs/HCPs as needed; document per SOPs.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health sciences (e.g., MSN, NP, or PA). Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD).
- Pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs experience; strategic leadership, project management; record of leading/mentoring teams.
- Extensive prior MSL (or similar) experience.
- Excellent communication, organization, collaboration.
- Digital tools/technology foundation; openness to AI-enabled processes.
- Compliance/ethical/legal/regulatory understanding.
- Field-based pharmaceutical experience with advanced scientific degree.
- In-depth therapeutic area knowledge.
- 18+ with valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; authorization to drive leased/rental vehicle.
- Travel 40–60%, including overnight and occasional weekends; must live in the West Region.
- Lead, manage, mentor, and coach a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to maximize performance and align activities to US Medical strategic priorities; ensure scientific/operational excellence through hiring, training, and execution of the medical plan.
- Communicate and hold MSLs accountable for performance expectations (goal achievement, competencies, territory plan creation/execution, insights reporting, training/admin completion, congress participation, etc.).
- Develop and implement annual team tactical plan (after required approvals).
- Conduct observations of MSL external scientific engagement (in-person/virtual) and monitor documentation.
- Maintain proficiency using Takeda systems to support coaching.
- Plan MSL participation in professional meetings/congresses.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture; ensure individual development plans and learning/growth opportunities.
- Create team reports (performance and KOL/HCP insights) to inform US Medical strategy and tactics.
- Build relationships with US Medical Unit and cross-functional partners; participate in internal meetings.
- Maintain therapeutic area expertise; provide scientific training and ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
- Provide compliance/ethical guidance; ensure adherence to policies/SOPs/regulations/ethical standards.
- Oversee annual team budget and keep expenditures within budget/policies.
- Engage in scientific discussions with KOLs/HCPs as needed; document per SOPs.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health sciences (e.g., MSN, NP, or PA). Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD).
- Pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs experience; strategic leadership, project management; record of leading/mentoring teams.
- Extensive prior MSL (or similar) experience.
- Excellent communication, organization, collaboration.
- Digital tools/technology foundation; openness to AI-enabled processes.
- Compliance/ethical/legal/regulatory understanding.
- Field-based pharmaceutical experience with advanced scientific degree.
- In-depth therapeutic area knowledge.
- 18+ with valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; authorization to drive leased/rental vehicle.
- Travel 40–60%, including overnight and occasional weekends; must live in the West Region.