(Senior) Medical Specialist (Central Area/Specialty)

Role summary

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This role supports Takeda’s medical strategy for assigned specialties in Taiwan’s central region. Responsibilities typically include developing relationships with healthcare professionals, providing balanced scientific and medical information, supporting clinical research and evidence-generation activities, responding to medical inquiries, and collaborating with commercial, regulatory, market access, and patient-support teams. Candidates are expected to hold a medical, pharmacy, life-science, or related advanced degree, with relevant pharmaceutical, clinical, or medical affairs experience. Strong knowledge of the therapeutic area, communication and presentation skills, ethical judgment, stakeholder-management ability, and fluency in Mandarin and English are likely required. Frequent travel within central Taiwan and compliance with company and industry regulations should be expected.

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. It focuses on developing and delivering innovative medicines in areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. Takeda combines scientific research, partnerships, clinical development, and patient-focused healthcare solutions to address significant unmet medical needs. The company emphasizes integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and long-term sustainability in its decision-making. In Taiwan, Takeda works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators, patient organizations, and other stakeholders to support appropriate access to innovative treatments. Employees typically work in cross-functional, international teams and are expected to uphold high standards of ethics, compliance, scientific accuracy, and patient focus.

Working in Taiwan

Taiwan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, and international business, especially in Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. The culture blends Chinese traditions, Japanese influence, and modern global business practices. People generally value respect, relationships, teamwork, and punctuality, while workplaces are becoming more international and flexible. Taiwan’s lifestyle is convenient, with excellent public transport, affordable food, vibrant night markets, mountains, beaches, and reliable healthcare. Mandarin is important for many local roles, although multinational companies often use English. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate resident visa or employment-based residence certificate; requirements depend on nationality, qualifications, and salary. Relocating employees should arrange health insurance, housing, tax registration, banking, and document authentication. Taipei is more expensive, while central and southern cities may offer lower living costs and a slower pace.