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?** **Role Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities** _Develop, manage and lead the Medical Affairs team in the Country_ + Work with GM define and secure the resources (staff, budget and capabilities) required to support GEM, and R&D + Coordinate with Human Resources / Talent Management to recruit and retain Country medical team + Ensure Shared Medical Services offerings are appropriately utilized in the Country and plans are in place in terms of future readiness + Ensure diagnostics strategies are in place and PS programs are at the utmost quality and efficiency in line with PTRB approach + Ensure Country team participates in required training and develops required competencies (e.g. skills training, disease area training, compliance and reporting training) + Monitor and report Country team performance in terms of goals and delivery against in-year medical plans and field activity plans and identify areas for development + Line manage and develop medical field team + Define and oversee implementation of the Country budget _Oversee implementation of in-year GEM and disease area / product strategies in the Country_ + Manage resource plan for the Country per strategy requirements + Oversee in-year implementation of region’s and global strategies/plans in the Country + Oversee development and implementation of field activity plans + Supervise activities of Country team and manage allocation and budgets in coordination with GM and Region Head, to ensure quality and timely delivery against medical plans **Qualifications** + A medical degree is required + >10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical medicine preferably served as a country medical head role + Experience in diagnostic services and patient support program building + Experience in clinical trials + Experience in medical affairs is required + Experience leading teams at the brand or disease area levels in country, regional or global organizations is required + Experience in field-based roles (e.g. Medical Manager, Medical Science Liaison) is preferred + Advanced level of English **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** Istanbul, Turkey **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time