Medical Lead

takeda· NLD - 9093 Takeda Nederland bv
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📍 Hoofddorp, NetherlandsFull time💰 EUR 93K–128K

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Job Description

The Medical Lead Netherlands is part of the Netherlands Management Team within the Central European Cluster and acts as the medical representation of Takeda Netherlands. He/she is responsible for leading and executing the local medical strategy in alignment with global and regional plans and in close collaboration with the cluster medical team. The role contributes as the medical strategic lead within cross-functional teams (Medical, Marketing, Access, Digital, Evidence). He/she is leading, coaching and performance-managing the local NL MSL team, ensuring clear objectives, prioritisation and development. This role provides medical leadership for launch readiness and lifecycle management, acting as a medical role model. 

How you will contribute:

  • Define MSL engagement focus, deployment and scientific narratives in line with medical priorities. 
  • Ensure high-quality, compliant scientific exchange and external engagement by the MSL team. 
  • Synthesize medical and field insights from MSLs and translate them into actionable strategic input. 
  • Provide medical leadership for launch readiness and lifecycle management, including indication expansions. 
  • Build and maintain strong external scientific partnerships with KOLs, HCPs and scientific societies. 
  • Represent Medical in advisory boards, congresses and key scientific forums as appropriate. 
  • Support and guide evidence generation activities (e.g. Phase IV, RWE, registries). 
  • Oversee development and delivery of medical education, training and scientific materials. 
  • Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, ethical and company standards, acting as a medical role model. 

Skills and qualifications:

  • Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD or equivalent; MD an asset). 
  • Extensive Medical Affairs experience, including medical strategy and field medical (MSL) leadership. 
  • Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams. 
  • Strong scientific communication, stakeholder engagement and insight-generation skills. 
  • Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework for medical activities. 
  • Fluency in the local language and good command of English. 
  • Role-models Takeda's six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation. 

As a leader of a department, you oversee a medium-sized team of professionals working on diverse topics. While actively involved in daily operations when necessary, you will also provide strategic guidance, act as an advisor and trainer to your team, and make decisions guided by the sub-function business plans. Your responsibilities include managing projects, budgets, schedules, and performance standards, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders at various management levels and presenting findings at meetings.

Locations

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Base Salary Range:

€93,200.00 - €128,150.00


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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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Medical Lead role at takeda?
The listed salary for this Medical Lead position at takeda is EUR 93K–128K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Medical Lead position at takeda located?
This Medical Lead role at takeda is based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Medical Lead role at takeda full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Medical Lead role in the NLD - 9093 Takeda Nederland bv department at takeda.
Which team or department does the Medical Lead at takeda belong to?
This Medical Lead position is part of the NLD - 9093 Takeda Nederland bv department at takeda. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Medical Lead job at takeda posted?
This Medical Lead position at takeda was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Medical Lead
takeda · 💰 EUR 93K–128K
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