Pipeline Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

AbbVie; Waver; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a scientifically driven Medical Affairs professional to build and maintain trusted relationships with investigators and healthcare professionals in Oncology and Hematology. You will support AbbVie's Phase I-III trials in concert with Medical Affairs teams and present on disease areas and pipeline compounds.

The role requires strong communication skills in English, French and Dutch, plus a willingness to travel within Belgium.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or equivalent with significant experience in medical affairs, clinical research or scientific exchange.
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch; strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted scientific relationships with investigators, healthcare professionals, and external experts in Oncology/Hematology.
• Support AbbVie's Phase I-III clinical trials and collaborate with Clinical Site Monitoring and Medical Affairs teams.
• Deliver scientific presentations and facilitate non-promotional scientific discussions.

Skills

English

French

Dutch

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Job description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

At AbbVie, we are committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues today and the medical challenges of tomorrow. Through our Oncology and Hematology pipeline, we are advancing innovative therapies with the ambition of transforming outcomes for patients and shaping the future of cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted scientific relationships with clinical investigators, healthcare professionals, and key external experts in Oncology and Hematology.
• Support the initiation, conduct, oversight, and follow-up of AbbVie-sponsored Phase I-III clinical trials in partnership with Clinical Site Monitoring and Medical Affairs teams.
• Facilitate scientific discussions related to AbbVie's investigational products and pipeline assets in a compliant and non-promotional manner.
• Serve as a scientific resource for investigators and healthcare professionals by responding to medical and scientific inquiries.
• Provide scientific and technical support to clinical investigators participating in AbbVie-sponsored research.
• Support investigator-initiated study (IIS) concepts and facilitate interactions between investigators and local and global medical teams.
• Deliver scientific presentations on disease areas, clinical research, and pipeline compounds.
• Identify and engage with emerging and established scientific experts to support research collaborations, advisory boards, educational initiatives, and scientific exchanges.
• Gather and communicate actionable medical insights from the field, including emerging scientific trends, clinical practice developments, and competitive research activities.
• Identify opportunities for research and development collaborations with key scientific institutions and investigators.
• Attend and represent AbbVie at national and international scientific congresses and medical meetings.
• Support named-patient and compassionate-use requests where appropriate and in line with local regulations.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and AbbVie policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent). Candidates with a relevant life sciences degree and significant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, scientific exchange, or a related pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience within Oncology and/or Hematology is an advantage.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment while maintaining scientific credibility and integrity.
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Belgium.

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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html