(Senior) Medical Specialist (Central Area)

Role summary

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The Senior Medical Specialist supports Takeda’s medical strategy and scientific engagement across Taiwan’s central region. Responsibilities typically include developing relationships with healthcare professionals, providing accurate and balanced scientific information, supporting clinical research and medical education, gathering field insights, and collaborating with commercial, market access, regulatory, and safety teams. Candidates are generally expected to hold a medical, pharmacy, life-science, or related degree, with experience in medical affairs, clinical practice, or the pharmaceutical industry. Strong scientific communication, presentation, stakeholder-management, and analytical skills are important. Fluency in Mandarin and English, willingness to travel within the assigned territory, and a sound understanding of compliance requirements are likely expected.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a Japan-headquartered, global biopharmaceutical company with operations in many countries, including Taiwan. Its core focus areas include gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. Takeda combines scientific research, clinical development, manufacturing, and patient-focused commercial activities to develop medicines for complex and underserved conditions. The company emphasizes ethical conduct, evidence-based decision-making, diversity, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient communities. In Taiwan, Takeda works with hospitals, physicians, regulators, and local partners to support access to innovative treatments and appropriate patient care. Employees commonly work in cross-functional and international teams, making communication skills, compliance awareness, and a patient-centered mindset valuable for medical affairs positions.