Senior Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology (NE, MO, KS)
Takeda
August 12, 2026
Remote
United States
$151,100 - $237,490 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
About the Role
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a remote, field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team. Responsibilities include analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating scientific data; acquiring and translating customer insights; fostering external expert networks; and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. Reports to the Director, Field Medical - West Gastroenterology. Territory: NE, MO, KS.
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 interpret complex scientific information and disseminate to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, non-misleading manner
- Support Takeda-sponsored research; facilitate strategically aligned medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research
- Collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights to inform and refine medical strategies/tactics
- Identify and cultivate KOL/HCP partnership opportunities with Takeda US Medical
- Participate in medical conferences and communicate insights from posters/sessions and KOL/HCP interactions
- Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information within timelines and quality standards
- Complete required documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, compliant manner
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent); Master’s in health sciences (MSN/NP/PA) minimum
- 2+ years’ experience as a field-based MSL in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and collaboration
Other Desired Experience/Skills
- Dissemination of complex scientific data
- Relevant therapeutic area knowledge
- Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
- Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
- Execution within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Travel requirements
- Travel up to 70% (including some overnight and weekend)
- Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings
- Clean and valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits Summary (high level)
- Eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time/year and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
Application instructions
- Apply via the “Apply” button (acknowledge application process and privacy/terms).
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a remote, field-based, external customer-facing member of the US therapeutic area medical unit team. Responsibilities include analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating scientific data; acquiring and translating customer insights; fostering external expert networks; and compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes. Reports to the Director, Field Medical - West Gastroenterology. Territory: NE, MO, KS.
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 interpret complex scientific information and disseminate to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, non-misleading manner
- Support Takeda-sponsored research; facilitate strategically aligned medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research
- Collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights to inform and refine medical strategies/tactics
- Identify and cultivate KOL/HCP partnership opportunities with Takeda US Medical
- Participate in medical conferences and communicate insights from posters/sessions and KOL/HCP interactions
- Respond to unsolicited HCP medical information inquiries referred by Medical Information within timelines and quality standards
- Complete required documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, compliant manner
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent); Master’s in health sciences (MSN/NP/PA) minimum
- 2+ years’ experience as a field-based MSL in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and collaboration
Other Desired Experience/Skills
- Dissemination of complex scientific data
- Relevant therapeutic area knowledge
- Clinical, research, and/or teaching experience
- Ability to work effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams
- Execution within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Travel requirements
- Travel up to 70% (including some overnight and weekend)
- Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings
- Clean and valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits Summary (high level)
- Eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time/year and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
Application instructions
- Apply via the “Apply” button (acknowledge application process and privacy/terms).