Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Oncology Hematology (Upstate NY/Pittsburgh, PA)

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Oncology/Hematology covering Upstate New York and Pittsburgh, PA. This field-based role supports the development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology medicines, engaging scientifically with key opinion leaders to share accurate, non-promotional information. The preferred location is Upstate NY or Western PA; residence in the territory is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply subject matter knowledge and adaptive communication skills to support medical strategies for Takeda hematology compounds and respond to unsolicited medical information requests from external stakeholders.
• Develop and leverage thought leader relationships to meet the strategic needs of US Medical Affairs.
• Provide medical insights and intelligence from the field to support development and lifecycle management of Takeda Oncology products.
• Participate in, lead, and contribute to projects within a matrix environment to increase the value of US Medical Affairs Oncology (USMAO).
• Establish relationships and engage in peer-to-peer scientific discussions around emerging data, treatment guidelines, molecular pathways, and mechanisms of action for Takeda Oncology products, including clinical outcomes and research opportunities.
• Formulate and maintain a territory engagement plan aligned with US Field Medical priorities and execute it according to MSL priorities.
• Regularly collect medical insights from scientific exchanges with HCPs and medical communities and ensure timely entries into the internal insight system for communication to stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries in line with the field medical SOP.
• Support Takeda Oncology sponsored research and assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for company-sponsored clinical investigations.
• Actively participate in executing USMAO strategy at medical conferences and may co-lead a conference with potential to lead in subsequent years.
• Identify potential qualified sites for future pipeline studies.
• Presents accurate, fair, balanced scientific information to external stakeholders in 1:1 settings and at medical meetings or Takeda-sponsored engagements.
• Complete all required training, activity documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Daily entry to hospitals and other medical facilities is required; comply with credentialing requirements and training as applicable.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience in Oncology is required.
• Preferred: Hematology therapeutic area experience.
• Required: A minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare, clinical, or related experience (residencies, post-doc fellowships, managed markets, clinical practice, research or academic).
• Required: Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to engender trust and respect.
• Required: Proficiency in technical and scientific languages to communicate with KOLs, Medical Affairs, R&D, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• Required: Advanced scientific or healthcare degree; doctoral degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, NP or DMP/ARNP).

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Overnight travel (40-60%), including some weekend commitments; travel may vary by geography.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to use field-based telephonic and computer tools for all aspects of the job.