Medical Manager Lithuania
Takeda · Vilnius · €57,800–€79,420 (stated in the posting)
Job Description
Accountabilities
- Medical/Scientific Affairs
- Ensure local medical activities are scientifically sound, within Guidelines/Directives and Takeda Standards / SOPs, within budget and of appropriate quality and aligned with Business strategy and customer and patient needs.
- Oversee development of local medical plans in line with BU strategy and execution (including the production of local publications, planning and conduct of local Advisory Board meetings etc.).
- Liaise with other Department Heads (Commercial, Patient Value and Access) in order to ensure common understanding of customer needs and alignment on applied strategy. Expand capabilities in relevant Therapy Areas.
- Establish and maintain – in alignment with Regional Medical Affairs - strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
- Establish network including medical, clinical and academic community, authorities, pharma industry, payers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide medical contribution to Tender Business offers and negotiations.
- Anticipate or identify changes in the marketplace that may provide scientific, medical, regulatory and/or commercial opportunities for Takeda.
- Provide medical contribution to market access, reimbursement applications and negotiations.
- Act as Takeda representative in front of competent authorities for subjects under his responsibility.
- Responsible for the timely and competent handling of all scientific/medical Pharmacovigilance, regulatory and Quality Assurance strategies aspects related to all marketed and developing Takeda products in accordance with appropriate international and regional Guidelines/Directives, local law and Takeda standards/SOPs.
- Responsible for adherence to Global / MM Compliance Standards for the Non-Commercial (Scientific) processes.
- Develop and oversee execution of medical training of LOC personnel.
- Guarantee scientific accuracy and adherence to ethical and industry standards regarding medical information, medical staff and sales force training, promotion of products marketed by Takeda in Lithuania and Baltics.
- Act as communication link between local Departments and Regional medical functions.
- Patient Journey localisation/Patient support programs
- Serves as Patient Journey and Patient Support and Engagement Programs subject matter expert in Lithuania.
- Responsible for organizing and implementing Patient Journey localization workshops for key brands / assets across TAs within Lithuania.
- Supports development of best-in class patient engagement / support programs in cooperation with Global/Regional patient Engagement and Support Programs Lead, relevant Baltic Medical and cross-functional team members.
- Has deep understanding of relevant local laws, regulations and Industry codes, as well as Takeda processes.
- Evidence Generation & Management
- Serves as Evidence Generation and Management subject matter expert in Lithuania.
- Ensure data generation strategies alignment to overall TA strategies, including Medical, Patient Value and Access and BU strategies.
- In close collaboration with Global/Regional organisation oversee the processes, requirements, vendors (CRO, Clinical Research Organisations) for data generation.
- Has deep understanding of local evidence generation regulations, medical ethical committee / central ethics committee (CEC) requirements and respective Takeda.
- Review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials
- Provides medical review and approval of Lithuanian promotional and non-promotional materials in accordance with Takeda SOPs and Lithuanian legislation.
- AI and Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) capabilities
o Demonstrates digital fluency and the ability to use relevant digital tools, platforms and technologies to support medical strategy, scientific engagement, evidence generation and effective collaboration.
o Uses AI-enabled tools responsibly and critically to improve efficiency, synthesize information, draft content and support insight generation, while applying human judgement and verifying accuracy.
o Understands the limitations, risks and appropriate use of AI, including the need to protect confidential, personal and commercially sensitive information and to comply with applicable company policies and regulations.
o Applies data-driven thinking to interpret scientific, clinical, epidemiological, healthcare-system and real-world data, translating insights into clear medical recommendations and actions.
o Demonstrates working knowledge of data quality, data integrity, privacy, governance and responsible use of healthcare and patient-related information.
o Uses appropriate digital channels and platforms to engage healthcare professionals, scientific experts, patient organizations and internal stakeholders in a compliant, relevant and insight-led manner.
o Supports the development and delivery of omnichannel medical engagement, selecting appropriate digital approaches according to stakeholder needs, scientific objectives and local requirements.
o Collaborates effectively with DD&T, analytics, commercial, clinical, regulatory and other cross-functional colleagues to identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements.
o Adopts new technologies and ways of working with curiosity and agility, contributing to continuous improvement, process simplification and scalable solutions.
o Communicates data and technology-related insights clearly to non-technical audiences, including explaining assumptions, limitations, uncertainty and implications for decision-making.
o Maintains appropriate scientific, ethical, legal, regulatory and compliance standards when using data, digital channels, automation or AI-supported outputs.
- Compliance Champion Lithuania
- Act as Compliance Champion in Lithuania under the direction of regional Compliance Officer.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of EFPIA transparence report and local legal report.
- Provide compliance training and support to Takeda Lithuanian organization.
Education, behavioral competencies and skills
- Essential:
- Medium or Advanced degree in scientific discipline or applicable health sciences field (medical, biotech, pharmacy, biology).
- Experience and proven track record in medical affairs.
- Deep understanding of EU and local laws, regulations and Industry codes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with external and internal stakeholders, strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to negotiate and perform contracting, budget calculation and good attention to detail.
- Proven conflict management and independent problem solving skills.
- Advanced process management skills.
- Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
- Drives performance of self and others.
- Highest ethical standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with external and internal stakeholders.
- Proven experience in successfully managing several projects at the same time.
- Business level fluency in Lithuanian and English
- Desired:
o On job experience in Pharmaceutical company in last 3 years.
- Clinical trials experience and good understanding of clinical trial data and study design.
- Experience of working with scientific and clinical experts at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings.
- Experience in providing clinical data and disease area training to both medical and non-medical colleagues.
· Other requirements:
o Travel across Baltics and other EU countries.
- Valid and clean driver’s licence.
Locations
Vilnus, LithuanuiaBase Salary Range:
€57,800.00 - €79,420.00
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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