Pipeline Medical Science Liaison, Quebec & Atlantic

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pipeline Medical Science Liaison, where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare. You will build relationships with key opinion leaders in oncology, facilitating groundbreaking clinical trials and supporting innovative research. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact patient lives while working in a collaborative environment that values scientific integrity and compliance. If you're passionate about advancing medical science and enjoy engaging with healthcare professionals, this position is your chance to make a remarkable difference.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or MD preferred; Master of Science with relevant experience considered.
• Relevant industry experience as an MSL with a background in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain presence at investigational sites for clinical research.
• Deliver scientific presentations to investigators regarding disease areas.

Skills

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Scientific Presentation

Communication Skills

Customer-facing Roles

Medical Research Expertise

Fluency in English

Education

Doctorate or MD

Master of Science

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.

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 therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, alongside our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

We are seeking to hire one Pipeline 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 in Oncology. This position is based in Quebec and reports to the Medical Manager, Pipeline Oncology.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong medical and scientific presence at investigational sites and key scientific centers, facilitating clinical research in phases 1 to 3 interventional trials with our medications, and supporting medical information requests.
• Establish and maintain close collaborations with Site Management & Monitoring staff, supporting the initiation and conduct of prioritized AbbVie-led clinical trials.
• Provide scientific leadership to foster professional and trusted relationships with investigators.
• Serve as the point of contact for investigator-initiated study ideas involving AbbVie's pipeline assets.
• Deliver scientific presentations to investigators regarding disease areas and AbbVie's pipeline in sponsored research.
• Identify opportunities for R&D collaborations with key institutions and opinion leaders, liaising with Medical Affairs or Clinical Development teams for further assessment.
• Gather medical field intelligence, such as maintaining investigator lists, understanding competitive research activities, and generating insights from investigators about clinical trial challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

Education / Experience required:

• Doctorate or MD preferred; a Master of Science with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably as an MSL, with a background in the therapeutic area.
• Experience in customer-facing roles within healthcare.
• Proficiency in scientific presentation and interpretation of research publications.

Additional qualifications include expertise in medical research, understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, and excellent communication skills.

Essential skills and abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort with technology and virtual interactions.
• Strong commitment to compliance and scientific integrity.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

AbbVie supports a French working environment in Quebec. Fluency in English is essential due to communication with international teams and clients outside Quebec.

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

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more details, visit here. Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at this link.