Field Medical Lead, Dermatology

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Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Field Medical Lead is responsible for leading, managing, and coaching a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to drive external scientific exchange and educational engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and healthcare entities in alignment with Medical's strategic priorities. The Field Medical Lead will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to a team, ensuring effective engagement and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 

This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire others, focus on key priorities, and elevate organizational capabilities in line with Takeda's Leadership Behaviors. 

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead, manage, mentor, and coach the MSL team to drive performance, foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, and ensure scientific and operational excellence through effective hiring, training, and development planning. 

• Set clear expectations and hold MSLs accountable for performance, including goal achievement, territory planning, insights reporting, training completion, and congress participation. 

• Conduct observations of MSL external scientific engagement (in-person and virtual) and perform documentation monitoring. 

• In alignment with the Medical Director/Lead, develop and implement annual field medical KOL/HCP engagement plans, scientific communication plans and congress plans as part of the overall Medical plans. 

• Support the development of insight reports from MSLs to provide feedback into Brand and Medical strategies. 

• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners as appropriate to support the development and execution of the medical tactical plan. 

• Develop and maintain scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, including Takeda's marketed products and investigational compounds, and provide scientific training and guidance to the MSL team, ensuring accurate and up-to-date scientific information is communicated. 

• Provide guidance and training to the MSL team on compliance and ethical considerations and ensure team adherence to all relevant policies, SOPs, regulations, guidance, and ethical standards. 

• Engage in scientific discussions with KOLs/HCPs, and internal stakeholders as needed and document according to SOPs and guidance. 

• Oversee team annual budget cycle and ensure team expenditures are kept within budget and aligned to policies and SOPs. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Occupational Knowledge and Skills 

• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, product development, lifecycle, and commercialization processes, including key functions such as R&D, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs. 

• Thorough understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines related to medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. IMC). 

• Knowledge of the Health Canada policies and other federal and provincial policies impacting the area. 

• Medical competence to understand the disease area landscape, contribute to the patient journey, and define product differentiation and value. 

• Knowledge of pertinent external treatment guidelines and current standards of practice for relevant disease areas. 

• Therapeutic knowledge, with a preference for prior experience in the therapeutic area, demonstrated ability to quickly gain in-depth understanding of various disease states. 

• Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate scientific data and present complex scientific/medical information to both clinical expert and lay audiences. 

• Proven ability to develop and operationalize strategies and tactical plans. 

• Strong demonstrated leadership skills to manage and develop a range of professionals within the therapeutic area. 

Additional Competencies: 

• Proven expertise in matrix project leadership and operational project management, with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and facilitate cross-functional collaboration effectively. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and apply strong business acumen. 

• Financial skills to forecast and manage a budget, and to understand the business implications of decisions and external factors. 

• Excellent strategic thinking skills and proven strategic problem-solving ability, including driving to appropriate solutions. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including scientific writing, presenting, influencing, and negotiating. 

• Influencing without authority, managing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity and conflict diplomatically. 

Digital competencies 

• Dedication to leading by example through intentional skill development, experimentation and fostering a culture of digital curiosity within the organization. 

• Experience working effectively with colleagues in virtual or remote settings, utilizing digital collaboration tools, including MS Teams. 

• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools, platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies (including Microsoft Office suite) to communicate with impact and perform tasks efficiently and effectively. 

• Understanding of cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect sensitive information and systems. 

• Prior experience in driving digital transformation initiatives, showcasing a strategic mindset towards technology innovation and integration with daily work practices. 

EDUCATION, LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred. 

• Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, and/or clinical work, research, or academic endeavors. 

• Minimum of 5+ or more years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical/scientific experience, or equivalent combination with demonstrated leadership responsibilities within Medical/Scientific Affairs. 

• Experience leading teams required. 

• Experience in the therapeutic area – preferred. 

• Bilingual (English/French) – a strong asset. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a field-based position, Canada wide.

• Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required. 

This job posting is for a new role.

Takeda may use additional Talent Acquisition technologies and artificial intelligence to support the recruitment process, including video interviewing. Artificial intelligence will be used to support, but not solely determine, applicability for a specific position.

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Canada based employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives. Benefit eligibility varies by position and can include, amongst others:

• short-term and/or long-term incentives

• subsidies for fitness and internet

• medical, dental, and vision insurance

• basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)

• short-term and long-term disability coverage

• annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays

• a tuition reimbursement program

• a variety of well-being benefits

Les collaborateurs basés au Canada peuvent, selon leurs postes, bénéficier d’un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux. L’éligibilité à ces avantages varie selon le poste, et peut inclure:

• des primes ou dispositifs d’intéressement à court et/ou long terme,

• des subventions pour les abonnements sportifs et abonnements internet

• une assurance santé incluant la prise en charge des frais médicaux, dentaires et optiques

• une assurance vie de base ainsi qu’un assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation accidentels (AD&D)

• une participation au Régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite (REER) ; contribution équivalente de l’entreprise dans un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices (RPDB) (si admissible)

• une couverture en cas d’incapacité de travail temporaire ou prolongée

• un droit à congés payés annuels, avec jours de vacances, jours de récupération et jours fériés spécifiques à l’entreprise

• un programme de remboursement des frais de scolarité

• une variété d’avantages liés au bien-être

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