Medical Science Liaison — Diabetes Care

Abbott; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global company reputation

Diversity-friendly workplace

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Madrid to serve as the medical/scientific voice for ADC products and therapeutic areas. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and providing timely scientific responses to medical education requests from internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have advanced scientific education, therapeutic knowledge of diabetes and CGM, and the ability to bridge science and clinical

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences.
• PhD and/or MSc are a plus.
• Postgrads in Research/Statistics/Clinical Trials.
• Industry experience (Preferred): more than 3 years in roles like MSL, medical advisor, or related functions in pharma/biotech.
• Experience with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, R&D).
• Teaching or Academic Background: experience presenting scientific findings at conferences or teaching in an academic setting is beneficial.
• Customer-Facing Roles: interaction with healthcare professionals or external stakeholders in medical affairs or clinical development.
• Clinical/Research Experience: hands-on clinical or laboratory research; experience in designing, conducting, or analyzing clinical trials is valued.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge: diabetes and CGM, latest research, guidelines, and healthcare system awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements.
• Local responsibility for medical scientific liaison functions, providing medical oversight.
• Ensure medical research activities meet business goals.
• Partner with ADC organization to support local strategy and execute training and continuing medical education.
• Build trusted relationships with the local medical community in diabetes care.
• Analyse treatment patterns and monitor local guidelines; develop medical arguments for product use.
• Represent ADC interests in national medical/industry/government organizations.

Skills

Scientific and Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Curiosity and Continuous Learning

Problem-Solving

Fluent in Spanish and English

Education

Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences

PhD and/or MSc

Postgrads in Research/Statistics/Clinical Trials

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Madrid to serve as the medical/scientific voice for ADC products and therapeutic areas. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and providing timely scientific responses to medical education requests from internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have advanced scientific education, therapeutic knowledge of diabetes and CGM, and the ability to bridge science and clinical