Pipeline Medical Science Liaison

Pipeline Medical Science Liaison

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (pMSL) is a field-based scientific expert dedicated to facilitating scientific dialogue and supporting the scientific, clinical and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area, with a strong focus on clinical research and enterprise critical studies globally. The MSL role embodies our unified R&D approach by fostering seamless collaboration with in-house Clinical Site Monitoring (CSM) teams, especially Clinical Research Associates (CRAs). This integrated approach ensures the alignment of scientific vision and operational execution, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of pipeline development and acceleration.

The role emphasizes strong engagement with investigators, healthcare professionals, and key scientific institutions to elevate AbbVie's scientific credibility and support clinical research and development of investigational products and compounds. The MSL serves as a conduit of information to a cross functional External Experts (EE) regarding AbbVie’s investigational products, and compounds in development, in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, guidelines, code of conduct, AbbVie’s policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice.

Responsibility

• Provide scientific and technical input to local AbbVie study teams, (early) brand teams and external investigators using information that has been reviewed and approved by relevant local procedures, and under the direction, governance and oversight of the portfolio strategy lead. This includes working with local Medical Information teams, as appropriate, to respond to unsolicited requests for off-label information on AbbVie medicines.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie standards, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with investigators and thought leaders in the product/therapeutic area hematology/oncology, to facilitate AbbVie research and contribute to the success of our pipeline.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD., MD, PhD or MSc) in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Experience in Hematology/Oncology is highly preferred
• Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area, and in medical research in general.
• Professional experience as MSL or CRA or in a similar field-based R&D role for at least two years.
• Demonstrated expertise in the aligned therapeutic area, scientific methods, clinical research & development and current regulatory requirements.
• Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in scientific storytelling.
• Ability to work independently
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity

Location

This function is typically field based. Typically, up to 20% of an individual’s time may be spent working in the affiliate medical team head office – the remainder of time being spent as field based.

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.