In Field Medical Manager

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Takeda is dedicated to pharmaceutical innovation and the fight against diseases for which there is currently no cure. We are continuously expanding into new treatment and therapy areas. We always put people first and support our employees so that everyone can reach their full potential. We are looking for colleagues with the right skills and experience to help us improve the quality of the most precious thing we know: life.

Become part of Takeda Austria, a top employer in healthcare with 4,500 employees at several locations in Austria, and make a difference with us.

We are currently looking for a  

Field Medical Manager (m/f/x)

Full-time, permanent position in Vienna.

Your responsibilities in detail:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in dermatology, focusing on psoriasis vulgaris.
• Gather and analyze field insights from HCPs and stakeholders to inform the Zasocitinib launch strategy and medical planning.
• Provide expert medical support to internal teams (Market Access, Marketing, KAMs) and contribute to the development and execution of the local launch strategy.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to co-create and implement strategic launch and brand plans, including KOL and account planning.
• Generate and communicate scientific data on Zasocitinib, ensuring alignment with global and regional medical affairs.
• Organize and execute stakeholder engagements, such as advisory boards and scientific meetings, to uncover needs and drive advocacy.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of promotional and non-promotional materials in line with Takeda standards and regulations.
• Support evidence generation initiatives, including real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies, and identify opportunities to close data gaps.
• Deliver medical training to internal teams and provide scientific input into marketing strategies and pricing/reimbursement dossiers.
• Oversee medical affairs activities, including budget management, internal knowledge transfer, and support for clinical trials and regulatory functions

What you bring:

• A scientific degree (MD, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences) or equivalent; relevant certifications and a valid driving license.
• Preferably over 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related roles, ideally with product launch exposure.
• Proven Medical Affairs or MSL experience, with a solid understanding of Austrian healthcare and hospital systems.
• Strong background in interpreting medical data and research, especially in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for effective customer engagement.
• Ability to work innovatively in a matrix environment and manage complexity in a dynamic setting.
• Deep knowledge of pharmacovigilance (PV), compliance, and medical ethics.
• Familiarity with Takeda’s and international healthcare business integrity guidelines.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Austria (up to 100%) and occasionally internationally.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to support cross-functional teams with scientific and strategic input.  

What you can look forward to with us:

• Appreciative working atmosphere in an international and exciting work environment with diverse development opportunities
• Independent work with the opportunity to help shape an innovative company
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Various social benefits, such as company pension plans and additional insurance
• Flexible working hours and home office (only 40% in the office)
• Annual bonus
• Environmentally conscious company, climate-neutral since 2019 with the goal of completely eliminating CO2 emissions

For this important and responsible position, the minimum salary is € 4,650 gross/month (full-time, chemical industry collective agreement). The actual salary package depends on your professional experience and qualifications.

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we are guided by our four core values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. These represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions we can be proud of today and in the future. We empower our employees to reach their full potential. As a Global Top Employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their unwavering commitment to our goal – improving people’s health and creating a better future for the world. Learn more at takedajobs.com.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications for the position and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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