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Job Description
About the role As a Medical Science Liaison, this individual contributor role serves as the launch-phase Field Medical Lead for Takeda in Switzerland. The role is dedicated to addressing the diagnostic gap in Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) by increasing disease awareness, strengthening referral pathways and supporting Centres of Excellence and sleep specialists in improving patient identification and follow-up.
• Builds and manages trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Healthcare Professionals, medical societies and patient advocacy organizations across Switzerland. • Communicates Takeda’s scientific and clinical value through high-quality, compliant and non-promotional scientific exchange. • Raises awareness of NT1 across the diagnostic pathway, including primary care, psychiatry, pulmonology, neurology and sleep medicine. • Partners with medical societies and Centres of Excellence to co-develop red-flag criteria, referral algorithms and society-endorsed diagnostic standards. • Supports healthcare professionals in improving the identification, referral and follow-up of patients with NT1 in accordance with local clinical practice. • Captures, analyses and relays structured, high-value field insights to inform medical strategy and optimise field activities. • Represents Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards and investigator meetings. • Supports evidence-generation initiatives and other relevant medical activities. • Collaborates with the cross-functional launch team across Medical, Commercial and Market Access to ensure alignment with the overall launch strategy. • Uses CRM systems, analytics, digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to tailor and enhance scientific engagements. • Maintains advanced therapeutic-area and product knowledge, dedicating the majority of time to external Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Professionals engagement. • Ensures all interactions comply with Takeda policies, SOPs, applicable laws, regulations and industry codes. Requirements:
• Education: Advanced scientific degree required; PhD, PharmD or MD preferred. MSc acceptable. • 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including proven field medical/MSL experience. • Experience in competitive specialty markets preferred. • Track record of successful stakeholder mapping and relationship building. • Knowledge of neuroscience, sleep disorders or narcolepsy is advantageous. • Strong scientific communication, presentation and influencing skills. • Strong digital, analytical and omnichannel engagement capabilities. • Fluency in English and German required; French or Italian is an asset. • Willingness to travel 60–70% across Switzerland. • Valid driving licence. • Full understanding of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for non-promotional engagement. • Ability to operate autonomously, make sound decisions and manage competing priorities. • Ability to lead through expertise and influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority. • Demonstrated commitment to Takeda’s culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful and Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.
Locations CHE - Switzerland Remote Base Salary Range: CHF132,000.00 - CHF181,500.00 For information about our benefits, please click here.
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