Medical Advisor, Eyecare (Open to Non-Eyecare Therapeutic Areas)

The role will be reporting into Medical Lead for eyecare and responsible for: 

• Provide in-field scientific and technical leadership; build professional relationships with thought leaders and external experts.
• Ensure a strong medical/scientific presence by facilitating research and educational initiatives; support requests for medical/scientific info on AbbVie products or therapeutic areas.
• Support internal teams (sales marketing Affiliate Brand Team) with scientific updates; work collaboratively while retaining functional independence.
• Assist with initiation oversight and follow-up of clinical studies and medical projects within the therapeutic area (including phase IV/post-marketing activities) in compliance with laws and SOPs.
• Act as contact point for thought leaders to facilitate investigator-initiated study ideas and requests.
• Serve as contact within Medical Affairs for thought leaders and external experts; satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge on the therapeutic area and AbbVie medicines.
• Deliver credible scientific presentations to physicians (focus on Tier 1/2 thought leaders).
• Participate in selecting potential research/educational/advisory collaborators ensuring scientific/educational integrity.
• Facilitate medical/scientific field intelligence and share insights with the company as appropriate.
• Attend scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data for AbbVies strategic priorities.
• Assist physicians with special requests for access to AbbVie medicines (e.g. compassionate use) adhering to regulations.
• Support key thought leaders and internal teams with publication efforts of scientific/medical interest.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant laws regulations codes of conduct and company policies.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred: Advanced degree (MD PharmD PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (Ophthalmology preferred); minimum requirement is a masters degree.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Senior MSL ideally with a proven track record of working across multiple indications or dual therapeutic areas.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/medical devices industry ideally in field-based medical liaison or advisor role for the therapeutic area.
• Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and Medical Affairs.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical research methods and related regulatory controls.
• Ability to learn new subject areas/environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication/presentation skills; proven collaborative relationship-building with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers.
• Good understanding of written/oral English (desirable).
• High customer orientation.
• Strong commitment to compliance scientific quality and integrity.

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time