Takeda is seeking a Medical Supervisor or Senior Medical Specialist to provide scientific and medical leadership for assigned products in Taiwan. The role typically requires an MD, PharmD, PhD, or related advanced scientific qualification, with experience in medical affairs, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, or the pharmaceutical industry. Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, evidence-based medicine, and the local treatment environment is expected. The successful candidate will develop medical strategies, support clinical studies, engage with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders, review scientific materials, and collaborate with commercial, regulatory, market access, and global teams. Excellent communication, presentation, project-management, English, and cross-functional collaboration skills are important.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with operations in more than 80 countries and regions. The company focuses on innovative medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, neuroscience, oncology, and vaccines. Takeda combines scientific research, partnerships, and patient-focused development to address significant unmet medical needs. Its culture emphasizes integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and a long-term commitment to patients and communities. In Taiwan, Takeda works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators, and patient organizations to introduce and support medicines in accordance with local requirements. Employees generally work in internationally connected teams and may contribute to medical strategy, clinical development, market access, regulatory activities, and disease-awareness initiatives. Compensation commonly includes base salary, performance incentives, insurance, leave, and other benefits, although the exact package depends on seniority and employment terms.
Taiwan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, and international business. Taipei is the main employment center, while Hsinchu, Taichung, and Tainan also have important technology, science, and industrial clusters. The culture values respect, reliability, group harmony, and good food; workplaces can be collaborative but sometimes hierarchical. Daily life is convenient, with excellent public transport, affordable healthcare, night markets, mountains, beaches, and a generally safe environment. Mandarin is useful for daily life, although multinational companies often use English at work. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate residence visa; highly qualified specialists may qualify for the Employment Gold Card. Before relocating, confirm sponsorship, health insurance, tax treatment, housing, and dependent arrangements. Taipei rents are higher than elsewhere, but transport and living costs remain moderate compared with many major Asian cities.
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