Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

Reports to: Therapeutic Area Head Oncology

1. Advance science and standards of care for patients healthcare providers and payers.
2. Provide practical clinically relevant information to support safe and effective use of AbbVie products.
3. Serve as a key member of the affiliate medical department and GMA field team.
4. Engage scientifically with external stakeholders including thought leaders healthcare professionals payers and providers.
5. Support assigned expert tiers through medical and scientific dialogue.
6. Communicate AbbVies marketed products and pipeline compounds in a strictly scientific non-promotional manner.
7. Ensure full compliance with laws regulations codes of conduct and AbbVie policies and procedures.
8. Strengthen AbbVies scientific credibility through research support medical exchange and collaboration.
9. Participate in the initiation oversight and follow-up of clinical studies and medical projects.
10. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal medical and business partners while maintaining functional independence.

LOCATION
This function is typically field based. Typically up to 30% of an individuals time may be spent working in the affiliate medical team head office the remainder of time being spent as field based. This is subject to local needs and the discretion of the affiliate medical director.

Qualifications :

Pharmacist or masters degree required and advanced degree preferred (i.e. Pharm D MD/DO PhD PA or NP BSN) in a relevant scientific discipline. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical  discipline. Significant industry experience in relevant therapeutic areas may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.
1 or more years of experience as an MSL required
Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area and in medical research in general; with Oncology Solid Tumor experience is plus
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
A good understanding of written and oral English is desirable
High customer orientation
Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures and to 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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time