MSL Gastroenterology

MSL Gastroenterology

The Medical Science Liaison Gastroenterology serves to advance science and standards of care for patients healthcare providers and payers and ensure they can access all the practical and clinically relevant information and solutions they need to use AbbVies products efficiently and safely. The field-based Medical Science Liaison focuses on medical and scientific engagement with AbbVie stakeholders (including research and healthcare professionals payers and providers).

The MSL Gastroenterology role covers the entire Portuguese territory and must also be able to travel to our office in Amadora as needed.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with thought leaders and external experts of strategic importance to AbbVie. 
• Ensure a strong medical and scientific presence for AbbVie in key academic centers by facilitation of research and educational initiatives while supporting requests for medical and scientific information on products or areas of therapeutic interest to AbbVie.
• Support internal teams such as sales and marketing and members of the Affiliate Brand Team to develop their scientific and technical expertise through the delivery of scientific update presentations.  Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence.
• Serve as a point of contact within the Medical Affairs team for thought leaders and external experts within an assigned geographic area in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in a therapeutic area and relevant AbbVie medicines to support their safe effective and appropriate use.
• Deliver credible and well-balanced presentations on scientific matters to physicians individually or in groups (meetings clinical sessions etc.) where requested but with the focus on Tier 1 and 2 thought leaders.
• Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders the Company would wish to engage in collaborative efforts such as potential research collaborations or educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards Congresses Symposia etc.); while ensuring a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts.  
• Facilitate medical and scientific field intelligence for example competitor research and medical strategies educational activities and communicate where appropriate within the Company.
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and Conferences.  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop summaries of key data and other scientifically relevant information to inform AbbVie strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Upon request assist physicians with requests for access to AbbVie medicines on a named patient or compassionate use basis subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide key thought leaders / external experts and internal medical and clinical teams with scientific and technical support for publications of scientific or medical interest.
• Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local global and national laws regulations guidelines codes of conduct Company policies and accepted standards of best practice.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD. MD PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Science Liaison preferably with direct experience within the therapeutic area.
• Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge preferably in Gastroenterology or in any other Immunology Therapeutic Area and in medical research.
• Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrated expertise in the scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls applicable to this research.
• Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders physicians and other healthcare decision makers.
• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures and to scientific quality and integrity
• Highly collaborative way of working
• Fluent in English both in written and oral.
• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures and to scientific quality and integrity

Additional Information :

AbbVie Culture

At AbbVie we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us youll be at the forefront of our mission working in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

• All4OneAbbVie: Foster strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Decide Smart & Sure: Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Agile & Accountable: Communicate a clear and inspiring vision.
• Clear & Courageous: Provide honest and constructive feedback.
• Make Possibilities Real: Efficiently plan and execute tasks while adapting to challenges.

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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