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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.
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time