Medical Science Liaison, Migraine - Quebec

AbbVie Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Medical Science Liaison, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing scientific credibility and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. This position offers the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research and engage with leading experts in the field. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a significant impact on patients' lives through innovative medical solutions. If you are passionate about science and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or PharmD preferred; MSc with medical affairs experience considered.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably as an MSL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific knowledge to disseminate information to healthcare professionals.
• Provide scientific support and maintain relationships with external experts.

Skills

Scientific Communication

Relationship Management

Data Interpretation

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Doctorate or PharmD

MSc in a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We focus on key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, along with our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

We have a new opportunity for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will develop and nurture relationships, and enhance our scientific credibility with established and emerging external experts (EEs). Our MSLs respond to requests by providing key scientific/medical information to external experts and internal stakeholders. This position is based in Quebec, covering the Quebec territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scientific knowledge to credibly disseminate information to external experts (EEs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs), fostering professional relationships.
• Participate in and follow up on investigator-initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies, and medical projects within the relevant therapeutic area.
• Provide scientific support and maintain relationships with external experts and academic centers.
• Deliver credible scientific presentations to HCPs, individually or in groups.
• Assist in selecting qualified HCPs for collaborative efforts such as research, lectures, or meetings, ensuring scientific integrity.
• Attend scientific meetings and conferences, and summarize key data presented.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

• Doctorate, PharmD, or MD preferred; MSc in a related scientific discipline with medical affairs experience will also be considered.

• Relevant industry experience, preferably as an MSL.
• Background in neurology/migraine is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare customer-facing roles.
• Experience interpreting scientific or clinical research publications.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort with technology and various tools/systems.
• Willingness to travel about 50% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Key Competencies:

• Understanding stakeholder needs and integrating this into engagement strategies.
• Coordinating scientific/medical engagement efforts within accounts.
• Making data-driven decisions to exceed business goals.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment in Quebec. Fluency in English is essential for the role due to external communication requirements, including interactions outside Quebec and with English-speaking clients.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving the community. For more information, visit here. Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at this link.