Medical Science Liaison Migraine

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The role of Medical Science Liaison Migraine provides a unique opportunity to broaden experience in Neurology, be part of Migraine launch preparations, and expand or gain experience in Medical Affairs. Generally, the Medical Science Liaison role asks for a person with high ambition and strong social skills that can translate deep science into impactful collaborations with our stakeholders.

Primary Job Function

• Together with the colleagues of Migraine, develop and lead the in-field launch readiness programs.
• Establish and maintain scientific partnerships with external experts to gain insights in the unmet needs of the on-label and targeted indications.
• Proactively execute the in-field medical affairs activities and serve as the in-field scientific/medical expert for AbbVie in Migraine.
• Work closely with other Migraine team members to ensure a good flow of communication from in-field to the Migraine brand team, Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance as well as the local SM&M Team, where applicable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build up and maintain a strong medical and scientific presence for AbbVie in key hospitals by facilitation of research and educational initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field team members while retaining functional independence.
• Engage in peer to peer scientific exchange with external experts and be able to share in-depth disease/product knowledge in a non-commercial manner with external experts.
• Assist Clinical Operations colleagues in the initiation, oversight and follow up of assigned clinical studies and medical projects.
• Act as the point of contact with thought leaders to facilitate investigator initiated study (IIS) ideas and requests for support to the local and global medical teams as appropriate.
• Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to physicians, individually or in groups.
• Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders.
• Depending on product and needs, attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.
• Upon request, assist physicians with requests for access to AbbVie medicines on early access programs, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Fluent Dutch and English
• (Bio)-Medical doctorate degree required. PhD in a relevant therapeutic specialty is a pre.
• Proven track record of capability to initiate, roll out, and finish projects.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment (matrix).
• Experience working in migraine or neurology as medical affairs professional.
• Proven track record of strong social skills and proactive attitude.

Key Competencies:

• Strong academic thinking with even stronger social skills.
• Ability to explain complicated scientific matters in a logical and understandable way.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an intrinsic interest to work together in a team.
• Resourceful and able to independently initiate and lead projects with a cross functional team.
• Acts responsibly and works accurately.