Medical Science Liaison, Migraine - Quebec

AbbVie Inc; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to enhance scientific credibility and foster relationships with healthcare professionals. This role involves providing key scientific information, supporting clinical studies, and delivering presentations to external experts. The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate or relevant master's degree, along with experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Join a team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about medical research and stakeholder engagement, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's with relevant medical affairs experience preferred.
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, MSL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scientific knowledge to engage with healthcare professionals.
• Deliver credible scientific presentations and support investigator-initiated studies.

Skills

Scientific Communication

Relationship Management

Clinical Research Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Neurology Knowledge

Education

Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD)

Master's in relevant field

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 us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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 aim to make a significant impact across key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to our products and services in the 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 external experts (EEs). Our MSLs respond to requests by providing key scientific and medical information to external and internal stakeholders. This position is based in Quebec, covering the Quebec territory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain scientific knowledge to credibly disseminate information to external experts and healthcare professionals, fostering professional relationships.
2. Participate in and follow up on investigator-initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies, and medical projects within the relevant therapeutic area.
3. Provide scientific support and maintain relationships with external experts and academic centers.
4. Deliver credible scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, individually or in groups.
5. Assist in selecting qualified healthcare professionals for collaborative efforts like research, advisory boards, congresses, and symposiums, ensuring scientific integrity.
6. Attend scientific meetings and develop summaries of key data presented.

Qualifications:

1. Doctorate, PharmD, or MD preferred; MSc with relevant medical affairs experience considered.
2. Relevant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry; previous MSL experience preferred; neurology/migraine background is an asset; experience in healthcare customer-facing roles; familiarity with scientific publication interpretation.
3. Knowledge of clinical research methods and regulatory controls.
4. Strong interest in therapeutic area and medical research.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

1. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
2. Comfort with technology and various tools/systems.
3. Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
4. Valid driver’s license and passport.

In-Field Team Competencies:

1. Understanding stakeholder needs and integrating that into engagement strategies.
2. Coordinating medical engagement efforts across stakeholders to meet objectives.
3. Applying data-driven strategies to exceed business goals.
4. Effective communication and collaboration within the team.

AbbVie fosters a French working environment in Quebec. However, advanced knowledge of English and fluency in English are essential due to interactions with English-speaking colleagues, clients, and regions outside Quebec.

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

Additional information can be found at https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html and https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.