IBU Medical Lead Nephrology & LCM
Takeda · Zürich · CHF 189,400–CHF 260,480 (stated in the posting)
Job Description
About the Role
This role supports the TA Head in translating the global medical strategy into effective execution across the International Business Unit (IBU) and Local Operating Companies (LOCs). The TA Lead acts as a key scientific contributor and execution partner, ensuring alignment, coordination, and delivery of medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas and products.
How you will contribute
Strategy Translation & Execution
Foster alignment across markets and identify opportunities to leverage cross-country synergies in IBU
Ensure alignment of medical activities across markets in line with global direction and IBU priorities
Support TA Head in operationalizing strategic priorities across assigned portfolio
Scientific Leadership & KOL Engagement
Own and lead IBU KOL engagement strategy execution for assigned TA/products, building strong scientific relationships and generating actionable insights
Act as a key scientific leader for the assigned TA, ensuring consistency and impact of scientific narratives across markets
Drive high-quality scientific exchange with external stakeholders, leveraging insights to inform execution and alignment across IBU and LOCs
Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as the medical SME and execution partner within cross-functional teams (MCE, Market Access, R&D, GMA), ensuring effective integration of medical insights into key initiatives
Drive cross-functional alignment and coordination to support launch readiness and execution excellence across assigned TA/products
LOC Enablement & Alignment
Enable LOC medical teams to effectively execute global strategies by providing clear guidance, alignment, and coordinated support
Act as a key interface across LOCs, IBU, and Global, ensuring timely flow of insights and alignment of priorities
Evidence & Insights
Contribute to identification and prioritization of evidence needs and support execution of evidence generation activities in collaboration with Global and LOCs
Budget & Resource Management
Manage budget and resources for assigned TA/products, ensuring disciplined and effective utilization aligned with agreed priorities and governance frameworks
Provide visibility and tracking of spend related to assigned activities, supporting informed decision-making by the TA Head
Skills
Therapeutic Area & Scientific Expertise: Strong TA knowledge with good understanding of clinical development, evidence generation (RWE, HEOR, Ph IV), and scientific narrative application in execution contexts
Strategy Translation & Execution: Proven ability to translate global medical strategies into aligned execution across IBU and LOCs for assigned TA/products
Cross-functional Collaboration: Strong ability to partner with Global Medical, MCE, Market Access, R&D, and other stakeholders to enable coordinated and compliant execution
Scientific Engagement: Strong experience in engaging with KOLs and external stakeholders, with ability to drive high-quality scientific exchange and translate insights into actionable outcomes
Matrix Collaboration: Ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment across Global, IBU, and LOCs, ensuring alignment and coordination across stakeholders
Launch Execution & Field Enablement: Experience supporting launch readiness and enabling consistent field execution across markets
Communication & Coordination: Strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive clarity and timely execution
Operational & Financial Management: Experience managing budgets and resources for assigned activities, ensuring effective utilization aligned with defined priorities
Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
Typically < 8+ > years experience in Medical Affairs and/or clinical development in pharma/biotech, specific to Immunology (Derm, Rheum & Gastro)
Prior regional or global experience preferred
Locations
Zurich, SwitzerlandBase Salary Range:
CHF189,400.00 - CHF260,480.00
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.
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