[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison - Diagnostic Pathway @Takeda

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Locations: CHE - Switzerland Remote
• Base Salary Range: CHF132,000.00 - CHF181,500.00
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
• Time Type: Full time