(Senior) Medical Specialist (North Area/OncoHema)

Role summary

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This role supports Takeda’s Oncology and Hematology portfolio across Taiwan’s northern region. Requirements typically include a medical, pharmacy, life-science, or related degree; experience in medical affairs, clinical research, oncology, hematology, or pharmaceutical industry work; strong knowledge of evidence-based medicine and local healthcare practice; and fluent Mandarin and English communication. The candidate is expected to build credible relationships with healthcare professionals, provide accurate scientific information, support medical education and clinical activities, gather and communicate field insights, and work compliantly with commercial, market access, regulatory, and clinical teams. Senior candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, strategic thinking, presentation skills, project management ability, and independence while maintaining high ethical and scientific standards.

About the employer

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with operations in more than 80 countries and regions. Founded over two centuries ago, Takeda focuses on innovative medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, neuroscience, oncology, and vaccines. The company combines scientific research, clinical development, and partnerships to address significant unmet patient needs. In Taiwan, Takeda works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators, and patient communities to make specialized treatments available and support better health outcomes. Its culture emphasizes patient focus, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and responsible business conduct. Employees commonly work in cross-functional and international teams, making the company suitable for professionals seeking exposure to global pharmaceutical standards and opportunities to develop expertise in medical affairs and specialty-care markets.

Working in Taiwan

Taiwan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, and education, especially around Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Kaohsiung. The culture values respect, teamwork, hospitality, and efficient public service, while night markets, temples, festivals, hot springs, and mountain and coastal scenery shape everyday life. Taiwan has excellent rail and metro networks, convenient healthcare, varied food, and a generally affordable lifestyle compared with many major Asian cities, although Taipei housing can be expensive. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate residency visa or employment-based residence certificate; highly skilled workers may qualify for the Employment Gold Card. Before relocating, arrange documented qualifications, health insurance, housing, tax registration, and visa support. Mandarin is valuable for daily life, though multinational companies often use English professionally.