Principle Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Hematology

About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .

The Principal Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the scientific and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area (TA) across the product life cycle. They combine a high level of business and deep scientific acumen as well as an executive presence. MSLs are the primary communicators of AbbVie science to health care professionals within a specific geography and are viewed as peer scientific experts. In addition to their primary MSL responsibilities, the Principle MSL serves as one of the top scientific experts within the TA and helps translate the complex scientific landscape into recommendations for AbbVie scientific strategy. The Principle MSL cultivates relationships with national level EEs and proactively identifies opportunities for scientific collaborations and potential TA initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• DPOs/Insights: Oversee collection of organized insights from histology MSL leads for sharing during "Insights Jam Session" during team Scientific Literature Appreciation Meeting on a quarterly basis
• MSL Resources: Lead support for development and upkeep of MSL Tools work with Field Leadership Team to assign appropriate MSL support and ensure moving forward at timely pace
• Key Account Management: Assist Field Leadership Team in roll-out and upkeep of Medical Account Plans
• Change Champion: Support and lead a positive team culture
• High Priority Projects: Assist FLT in high priority projects or roles as they arise
• Innovative Execution: Applies imagination and innovation by creating, inventing, and implementing new or better approaches, alternatives and breakthrough ideas that are valued by external customers and within the function
• Mastery of Scientific and Business Acumen: Presents scientific concepts and clinical information at the highest level of expertise, incorporating applicable foundational skills, which result in maximal impact and value
• The extent of the Principle MSLs responsibilities listed above will be determined by the needs of the TA and the business. The Principle MSL will report to a Region Field Director.
• Additional responsibilities and customized geography (may overlap with 1+ regions) of this role determined by TA leads and Field Medical Lead. Position will be 70% field-focused customer facing and 30% internal.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in the health sciences from an accredited university required. Advanced medical or scientific degree required. Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline. Significant industry experience in relevant therapeutic area may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.
• Greater than or equal to 5 years' experience required with demonstrated leadership success in the following areas: pharmaceutical field-based experience and pharmaceutical industry related experience. Must have previous experience as an MSL at AbbVie.
• Exhibits leadership attributes that align with company-wide initiatives such as: All for One AbbVie, Clear and Courageous, Make Possibilities Real, Agile and Accountable, and Decide Smart and Sure.
• Flexibility in adapting/reacting to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges. High sense of urgency and commitment to excellence in the successful achievement of objectives.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative.
• Teamwork is a mandatory requirement as it involves internal/external networking in the district, region, franchise and across departments. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and lead without authority.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and administrative skills. Excellent communication skills: oral, written and presentation. Excellent problem solving ability in concert with strong negotiation skills.
• Competent to use standard computer technologies including integrated business software (word processing, spreadsheet) and other common applications.
• Demonstrated exceptional business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. Must be able to identify and analyze the needs of the business and translate problems into business opportunities.
• An essential requirement of the position is to meet health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain entry into facilities and organizations that in your assigned territory. These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases.
• Must be willing to travel up to 80% of your time.

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
Travel
Yes, 75 % of the Time
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.