Medical Science Liaison
About the Role
Roles & Responsibilities
• Act as the internal medical, technical, and scientific resource leading Medical Affairs objectives for assigned therapeutic areas
• Engage physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals using medical and scientific expertise related to AbbVie products
• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers
• Present scientific and clinical data on AbbVie products to healthcare professionals and institutions upon request
• Support research initiatives in collaboration with AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs teams
• Serve as a medical resource for disease-state and product communications ensuring accuracy, balance, and regulatory compliance
• Support advisory boards, round table discussions, and scientific meetings
• Provide ongoing medical training to field sales, medical affairs, and other internal teams
• Collaborate closely with commercial leaders, therapeutic leads, and Medical Affairs leadership for business planning and prioritization
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all medical affairs activities
• Manage annual medical affairs activities within assigned budget parameters
• Ensure full compliance with AbbVie ethics, internal policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Represent Global Medical Office functions locally, including PV and HEOR activities
• Undertake extensive field work, with approximately 60% travel requirement
Qualification
• MD / MBBS / PharmD
Experience
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in Medical Affairs
• Pharmaceutical industry or clinical research experience preferred
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrix organization
Skills
• Strong scientific communication, presentation, and teaching skills
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate clinical data effectively
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical affairs-related technologies
• High ethical standards and compliance-focused mindset
About the Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical organization focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines that address serious health conditions across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with solutions from its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
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