About the role

Medical Science Liaison at AbbVie developing relationships and scientific credibility with healthcare professionals. Focusing on delivering scientific support and presentations in the biotechnology sector.

Responsibilities

Develop/maintain key scientific knowledge that enables credible dissemination of information to external experts (EEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs)
Participate and follow-up on assigned investigator-initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies and medical projects initiated within the relevant therapeutic area (TA)
Provide scientific support and help maintain relationships with external experts/academic centres
Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to HCPs, individually or in groups
Participate in the selection process to identify qualified HCPs AbbVie would wish to engage in collaborative efforts – such as research, or lecture/meeting support (advisory boards, congresses, symposiums, etc.); and to ensure a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts
Attend relevant scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data presented

Must have an advanced degree; Doctorate, PharmD or MD
Relevant business experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
Previous experience as an MSL preferred
Relevant Therapeutic Area background is considered an asset
Previous experience in a customer-facing role in the healthcare industry
Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications
Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and the current legislative/regulatory controls
Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research in general
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks)
Travel required about 50% of the time.