Senior Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology (AZ/San Diego, CA)
Takeda
August 22, 2026
Remote
United States
$151,100 - $237,490 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Senior Medical Science Liaison (Remote, Field-based)
How you will contribute
- Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities (minimum 80% of responsibilities)
- Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans aligned to medical strategy
- Analyze and disseminate complex scientific information to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, non-misleading manner
- Support Takeda-sponsored research; facilitate medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research
- Collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to refine medical strategies/tactics
- Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
- Execute medical strategy at conferences and communicate insights from poster/session attendance and KOL/HCP interactions
- Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information within timelines and quality standards
- Complete required customer activity documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture), training, expense reporting, and administrative tasks
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN, NP or PA) (doctoral degree preferred: PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Other Desired Experience/Skills
- Dissemination of complex scientific data; therapeutic area knowledge/expertise
- Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
- Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
- Execution within legal/regulatory/compliance requirements
Travel requirements
- Up to 70% travel (including some overnight and weekends); drive/fly as needed
- Clean, valid driver’s license
Benefits (as stated)
- Up to 80 hours sick time/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits.
Location/Reporting
- Arizona (Virtual); territory includes AZ and San Diego, CA; reports to Director, Field Medical – West Gastroenterology.
How you will contribute
- Externally-focused KOL/HCP activities (minimum 80% of responsibilities)
- Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per territory plans aligned to medical strategy
- Analyze and disseminate complex scientific information to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, non-misleading manner
- Support Takeda-sponsored research; facilitate medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research
- Collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to refine medical strategies/tactics
- Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda US Medical
- Execute medical strategy at conferences and communicate insights from poster/session attendance and KOL/HCP interactions
- Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information within timelines and quality standards
- Complete required customer activity documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture), training, expense reporting, and administrative tasks
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health sciences (MSN, NP or PA) (doctoral degree preferred: PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Other Desired Experience/Skills
- Dissemination of complex scientific data; therapeutic area knowledge/expertise
- Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
- Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
- Execution within legal/regulatory/compliance requirements
Travel requirements
- Up to 70% travel (including some overnight and weekends); drive/fly as needed
- Clean, valid driver’s license
Benefits (as stated)
- Up to 80 hours sick time/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits.
Location/Reporting
- Arizona (Virtual); territory includes AZ and San Diego, CA; reports to Director, Field Medical – West Gastroenterology.