JOB DETAILS

Job Description Job Description.
This position is responsible for providing strategies for medical affairs within the assigned Therapeutic Areas (HIO- Hematology, Immunology, Oncology) and new launching products.
He/she will contribute to the achievement of business success by putting the patient’s needs, diagnosis, access to our medicines, and safety into primary focus by leveraging the understanding of Vietnam’s healthcare system and local regulations to evaluate the possibility of local pre-authorization/ investigational medicines.
This position is responsible for providing scientific leadership both internally and externally in the creation and execution of the medical/clinical plan for the assigned Therapeutic Areas in the country.
The role includes collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and serving as a medical and scientific expert within the company, by possessing deep knowledge about the assigned Therapeutic Areas, Takeda’s products, and the competitive landscape.
This position is responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring the medical affairs team; effectively managing the performance of the team, and conducting performance appraisal of the team members.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES.
Major activities OVERALL Develop and oversee all local Medical Affairs activities in assigned TAs and subsequently execute those plans Maintains a very high level of updated medical knowledge and understanding of the overall treatment and healthcare environment in the assigned TAs Leverages strong science to create compelling strategies for the  assigned TAs that fulfill unmet medical needs, support successful product registration, and increase availability of Takeda’s medicine to patients Represents the assigned TAs’s Medical Affairs to senior cross-functional leadership as well as external stakeholders Recruit, train, and mentor the medical affairs team; effectively manage the performance of the team and conduct performance appraisal of the team members STRATEGIC PLANNING ​ Responsible for creating and executing the  assigned TAs Medical Plan, aligned with both the Brand Plan and the Regional Medical Plan (where relevant) Provides medical/scientific input into the Brand Plan and is a member of the cross-functional Brand Team Utilizes in-field insights to support medical and scientific strategy and business development Develops medical strategies through effective and appropriate collaboration with the MSL team CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH MEDICAL EXPERTISE Leads the implementation of key medical activities (e.
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Advisory Boards, Focus Group Meetings, medical education and peer-to-peer training activities) Creates or supports the development of medical/scientific materials and slide decks as needed, Leads the identification of educational opportunities that are aligned with Takeda’s medical education strategies and Provides scientific support for continuous medical education (CMEs) Creates and delivers   assigned TAs training to local teams as needed CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ​ Contributes or provides medical review of promotional materials for scientific meetings, symposia, and other Medical Education activities, in accordance with applicable Codes of Practice and local regulations as well as Takeda policies within defined timelines Ensures that the scientific-medical content as compliant with local regulatory norms and internal compliance rules Ensures compliance of all responsible activities to relevant laws and regulations as well as internal standards and SOPs Supports the company reputation and profile by representing the company on cross-company boards as needed EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT ​ Responsible for representing Takeda in the therapeutic area by providing an expert medical voice with external stakeholders as needed Establishes sustainable relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), government officials, and healthcare organizations and ensures that significant developments in the field are identified and monitored CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION ​ Shares medical insights in the  assigned TAs to cross-functional colleagues Provides medical and scientific input in the  assigned TAs to cross-functional stakeholders, including marketing, regulatory, market access/alliance functions, and others as required Advises other teams on medical and scientific matters, including but not limited to scientific approval of promotional materials Provides medical and scientific training to internal stakeholders as needed Participates in  Area / Regional / Global Medical Affairs initiatives EVIDENCE GENERATION ​ Develops and executes data generation/dissemination plan for the   assigned TAs  in line with the Medical Plan Provides leadership and medical expertise in the development of clinical research programs in line with global strategies to support local product registration and marketing Supports local projects to generate evidence to support access to innovative treatments PATIENT-CENTRICITY ​ Supports the Medical Lead in planning and implementing early patient access programs as needed and as per local regulatory requirements for products within assigned TAs.
Explore the opportunities for early access to innovative treatment through clinical trials, named patient programs, individual patient request Provide medical expertise in the review of adverse events locally and contribute to global pharmacovigilance activities PEOPLE MANAGEMENT  &  STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION Collaborate with the Head of Medical Affairs to determine appropriate resourcing and headcount requirements for the MSL team, and support the identification, assessment, and selection of suitable candidates for positions within the Medical Affairs Collaborate with direct reports to establish and achieve appropriate KPIs Provide and/or facilitate regular coaching of direct reports to improve capabilities and identify areas for future training, including in-field coaching to MSL direct reports.
Support people development by ensuring all direct reports have an Individual Development Plan (IDP), career development opportunities, dedicated time for personal career development, and create succession plans for key roles Provides functional support to direct reports by ensuring that appropriate structures, systems, competencies, and values are developed and providing training where needed Be responsible for budget planning, resource allocation, and preparation of monthly/quarterly reports for assigned TAs.
* This job description defines and captures key expectations.
However, duties and/or roles are not limited to the details above and may evolve or change during the course of the role based on company priorities and the manager’s discretion.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS ​ Medical Doctor or Post-Graduate Degree in Pharmacy/ Life Sciences (Ph.
., Master) 5-7 years of experience in driving and managing the medical strategy for various brands in the pharmaceutical industry Exceptions to minimum qualifications may be granted to internal talent with proven leadership attributes, previous performance, and organizational experience.
Skills & personal characteristics Excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills Very strong scientific expertise, preferably  in the therapeutic areas mentioned or in other specialty medicines Highly collaborative, confident, and strong communication skills Strategic thinker, innovative, able to drive multiple-simultaneous initiatives, able to work under pressure Able to drive consensus across diverse stakeholders to achieve goals Ability to identify and proactively address issues before they reach crisis points Goal-oriented, focused, energetic, and enthusiastic Passionate and committed to all undertakings Verbal and written Business  English fluency; fluency in other languages is a plus Excellent presentation skills Good knowledge of healthcare systems A high level of knowledge of the regulatory environment including key regulatory agencies and approval processes relevant to the country As with all Takeda positions, this position is expected to conduct itself in line with the Company culture and Takeda-ism.