Medical Advisor (Oncology)

AbbVie; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking

Accessible facilities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

AbbVie is recruiting a Medical Advisor Oncology in Maidenhead to support UK Medical Affairs. You will provide scientific leadership, shape oncology medical plans, and interact with external experts, while driving compliant medical activities across departments.

The role focuses on developing medical strategies, maintaining expert knowledge, and contributing to clinical research within defined budgets. Excellent communication and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Affairs within pharma, oncology preferred.
• Strong scientific writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to interact with thought leaders and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical affairs strategies for Oncology in the UK.
• Provide medical leadership and scientific input for brand teams and plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external experts and centres.
• Design and oversee clinical and real-world research within approved budgets.
• Deliver training to sales and other departments while ensuring ABPI compliance.
• Support pre-approval access programs and literature monitoring.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)

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.co.uk .Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Medical Advisor will join the UK Medical Affairs team to support the development and implementation of the medical affairs strategy within Oncology at AbbVie. The Medical Advisor will provide scientific and technical leadership to ensure professional and credible relationships with thought leaders across the UK. Provide medical / scientific input into Medical Affairs strategies for the affiliate medical department and commercial plans, as required, and medical / scientific support for medical department activities under the overall direction of the Head of Medical Affairs for Oncology.

Medical Advisor Oncology, reports into the Medical Manager, Oncology.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the therapy area and AbbVie products.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts and academic centres.
• Identify topics of interest among healthcare professionals and work with collaborative clinical groups to define medical/scientific programs and activities including Advisory Boards where appropriate.
• Provide expert Medical Input within the Brand Team and with all relevant functions
• Execute the Brand Medical Strategy as defined in the medical plan
• Contribute to the development and medical and scientific accuracy of core dossiers generated by the medical department.
• Design and implement clinical and real-world research projects within defined standards and budgets, provide the required oversight to manage review and approval of IIS studies, support the affiliate clinical research department in the management of clinical studies, as appropriate.
• Deliver training to sales forces and other departments; develop and update relevant training materials ensure all materials are fully compliant with the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Support the development, implementation and management of pre-approval access programs
• Screen relevant literature and other information from relevant scientific societies meetings and conferences and develop summaries of the information for use within the Company
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie's policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD., MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but not required, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with demonstrated experience will also be considered.
• Experience in Medical Affairs within a Pharmaceutical company plus experience working within oncology is preferred but not essential.
• Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and in medical research in general.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and oral English is highly desirable to facilitate communications between the affiliate medical department, Regional and International Medical Affairs and other AbbVie functional staff.
• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach, able to develop and support relationships across an organization as well as with key external stakeholders and the healthcare community at large.
• Experience being an active contributor to cross-functional teams and/or working in matrix organizations will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Sound judgment, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to get things done. Demonstrated strong sense of urgency.

Additional Information

AbbVie's UK offices in Maidenhead prioritize accessibility and employee well-being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements, please let us know during the process.

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.