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Job Description

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Role Overview

The Medical Information Lead, EMEA will contribute to the adaptation and execution of medical information strategies within the GMI EMEA Team, focusing on Rare Metabolic Diseases/Rare Immunology assets. In this role, the candidate will collaborate closely with the global and local medical teams to ensure high-quality and compliant medical information solutions. As part of a team of three, reporting to the Medical Information Group Lead - Rare Immunology/Rare Genetics, we are looking for a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Role Scope & Challenges

• Managing medical information inquiries for the EMEA region, ensuring quality and timely responses.

• Overseeing dynamic regulatory changes and supporting multiple products within the therapeutic areas of Rare Metabolic Diseases/Rare Immunology

• Contribute innovative ideas and approaches and embrace out-of-the-box thinking while navigating strict regulatory and legal requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, adapt, and implement medical information content, including Standard Response Letters, FAQs, and custom tailored responses.

• Collaborate with local and global medical teams to align materials with regional needs.

• Ensure adherence to KPIs and timely reporting for medical information services.

• Manage external vendors and call centers, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

• Explore and support the implementation of novel digital medical communication strategies.

• Develop and deliver training on best practices for internal stakeholders and vendor groups.

Competencies/Skills
Required:

• Strong scientific acumen with a medical or scientific degree (minimum 3+ years of industry experience).

• Proven expertise in medical affairs (including medical information and /or communications).

• Proficiency in medical information best practices, regulatory and compliance standards.

• Digital fluency and experience implementing innovative digital tools for medical services / Openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with innovative digital tools and technologies, such as AI, along with a foundational understanding or initial experience in digital solutions.

• Strong interpersonal communication and project management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with handling matrixed organizational structures or complex global projects.

• Knowledge of therapeutic areas managed within Takeda

• Field experience as an MSL or Sales Representative, with additional exposure to commercial or marketing roles.

Job/Team Value Proposition

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge global medical team with a strong focus on innovation

• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organization grounded in Takeda’s commitment to ethics and sustainability.

• Leverage state-of-the-art technologies in a highly supportive and inclusive working environment.

Empowering our people to shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and
are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.

Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

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