Medical Science Liaison - Rare Genetic Diseases

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Job Description

Job Purpose

Act as a trusted scientific partner in the field by engaging healthcare professionals in peer-to-peer scientific exchange, driving insights collection, and supporting local evidence generation, under the strategic guidance of the Medical Manager and in alignment with the Medical Affairs plan.

Role Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with HCPs, acting as a scientific resource and trusted partner in assigned territory.
• Plan and execute territory-level KOL engagement aligned with the local medical plan, brand strategy, and scientific priorities.
• Facilitate timely, accurate, fair-balanced scientific exchange and medical education aligned with compliance standards.
• Gather, analyze, and share actionable medical insights from HCPs to inform cross-functional planning and R&D alignment.
• Represent Takeda at scientific meetings and congresses, providing internal summaries and follow-up insights.
• Deliver training on disease area, clinical data, and product information to commercial, access, regulatory, and patient services colleagues.
• Provide scientific support for company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, including feasibility, site interaction, and education.
• Maintain updated knowledge of therapeutic area and treatment landscape, contributing to internal medical intelligence.
• Accurately document field activities and HCP interactions using CRM tools, ensuring alignment with SOPs and compliance policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support local initiatives such as advisory boards, speaker training, and patient-focused projects.

Role Mandatory Responsibilities

• To act in-line with Takeda’s “Information Security Policy” and “Acceptable Use of Technology Policy”.
• Being a Quality and Safety Ambassador by identifying and promptly communicating product quality and pharmacovigilance issues to appropriate internal teams.
• Excels in ethical behavior by consistently acting with integrity and serving as a role model for Takeda-ism values and ethical decision-making.
• Training & Compliance: Ensure full and timely completion of all mandatory Takeda training requirements and compliance with global, regional, and local procedures and SOPs.
• Speak-up for Integrity: Encourage a culture of openness by raising any concerns in good faith via the Ethics Line, to line management or directly to Ethics & Compliance.

Job Dimension

• OPEX responsibility:                         YES
• Financial Responsibility:                   YES
• Volume Impact:                                 No
• Revenue Impact:                               No

Role required Qualifications & Capabilities

• University degree in Medicine or Pharmacy, advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and communicate with KOLs and external medical stakeholders.
• Highly qualified presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
• Understanding of relevant therapeutic area, clinical data interpretation, and real-world evidence.
• Excellent planning, time management, and prioritization skills in a remote/field-based setup.
• Digital literacy in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and virtual communication tools.
• Strong ethical standards and compliance-driven mindset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs or relevant clinical/research environment in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Locations

Istanbul, TurkeyAnkara, Turkey

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time