By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability. Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have? About the Role Are you passionate about developing high-performing Medical Affairs organisations and enabling teams to deliver greater impact? As the Global Medical Excellence Lead – CIS & Israel, you will act as the strategic link between Global Medical Excellence and local medical teams, ensuring global capability programmes translate into meaningful outcomes across the cluster. Working closely with Medical, Commercial, Training, and Compliance stakeholders, you will help strengthen medical capabilities, accelerate onboarding, improve field medical effectiveness, and support launch readiness. You will also bring local insights into global initiatives, helping shape future Medical Excellence strategies and programmes. How You Will Contribute Partner with Medical leadership to identify capability needs, prioritise development initiatives, and implement Medical Excellence programmes aligned with business priorities. Assess organisational and field medical capabilities, identify development opportunities, and contribute local insights to improve global Medical Excellence programmes. Lead and coordinate onboarding programmes for new Medical Affairs colleagues, ensuring a high-quality and consistent learning experience. Drive field medical excellence by implementing performance frameworks, capability assessments, and certification programmes that support MSL effectiveness and development. Collaborate with Medical, Commercial, and Training teams to align field medical activities and engagement approaches with launch and business priorities. Support launch readiness by ensuring Medical teams have the capabilities, training, and resources required to successfully deliver upcoming launches. Partner with Governance, Ethics & Compliance teams to promote compliant ways of working and provide market insights on key Medical processes and standards. Build strong cross-functional partnerships across local, regional, and global stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for the CIS & Israel cluster within the wider Global Medical Excellence network. What You Bring to Takeda Degree in a scientific, healthcare, medical, or related discipline; an advanced qualification (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) is advantageous. 8+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including substantial experience in Medical Affairs. Experience in Medical Excellence, capability development, medical education, or related Medical Affairs leadership roles. Strong understanding of field medical organisations, MSL effectiveness, capability building, performance measurement, and launch readiness. Experience working across local, regional, and global organisations within a matrix environment. Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior Medical and commercial stakeholders without direct authority. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently while balancing local market needs with global strategic priorities. Location: While a primary location is identified for this role, qualified candidates located in Russia, Belarus, or Kazakhstan may also be considered, subject to business needs, role requirements, talent availability, and local legal requirements. Compensation: The salary range displayed reflects the primary location associated with this posting. Compensation may vary for candidates considered in other locations. Where applicable, location-specific salary ranges and compensation information will be provided in accordance with local requirements. Empowering our people to shine At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool! Learn more at takedajobs.com Locations Moscow, RussiaAlmaty, Kazakhstan, Petach Tikva, Israel Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). 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