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Job Description

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison

Location: South Korea

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement territory-specific scientific engagement plans aligned with product launch goals and therapeutic-area strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders, effectively communicating Takeda's scientific and clinical value.
• Capture and relay structured, high-value insights from HCPs to guide medical strategy and optimise field activities.
• Articulate the scientific value proposition of products in patient-focused, accessible terms (patient-centric storytelling).
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific events, advisory boards and investigator meetings; support evidence generation initiatives.
• Use CRM systems, analytics and AI-powered platforms to tailor and enhance scientific engagements (digital, data and omnichannel excellence).
• Ensure all interactions comply with Takeda's policies, SOPs and regulatory/legal standards.
• Maintain advanced therapeutic-area and product knowledge, dedicating the majority of time to external KOL/HCP engagement.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD or MD preferred; MSc acceptable).
• Proven of field medical (MSL) experience, ideally in competitive specialty markets.
• Strong scientific communication, digital/analytical and omnichannel engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English (regional languages an asset); willingness to travel up to 60-70%.
• Full understanding of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for non-promotional engagement.
• Role-models Takeda's six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Locations

Seoul, Korea

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time