Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Thornton Tomasetti; Hong Kong; Ibrido; HKD 600.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Abbott in Hong Kong seeks an Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to provide high‑quality scientific exchange and to support launch activities across Medical, Commercial, and Regulatory teams. The role emphasizes oncology expertise, medical governance, and non‑promotional education for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will build scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders, translate clinical data into practical messages, and contribute

Competenze

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent.
• Experience in medical affairs or oncology MSL roles is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and medical governance.
• Fluency in English; regional language skills are a plus.

Mansioni

• Provide medical and scientific input to oncology launches and cross‑functional teams.
• Engage with oncology KOLs to gather insights and support scientific exchange.
• Lead and participate in scientific discussions with Abbott staff and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to oncology studies, real‑world evidence initiatives, and Medical Affairs projects.
• Develop and adapt oncology educational materials for external meetings and submissions.
• Respond to medical queries from KOLs, doctors, and internal teams with accurate, compliant information.
• Share frontline insights with cross‑functional teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Deliver non‑promotional scientific updates and internal training for launch readiness.

Conoscenze

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Medical affairs

Clinical trials

Formazione

MD/PhD/BPharm

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Primary Job Function

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a hybrid field-and office-based role, accountable for high‑quality, compliant scientific exchange, the sharing of scientific information and obtaining clinical and/or practice insights to and from healthcare professionals; and for communicating medical insights to relevant internal stakeholders, in order to improve patient outcomes.

The incumbent will be responsible for Affiliate Medical Affairs and will be a medical subject matter expert working in collaboration with colleagues including, but not limited to Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and Quality Assurance function.

Provides structured and ad‑hoc medical education and scientific training to relevant internal functions in a compliant, non‑promotional manner.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and medical input to launch and cross‑functional teams (Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory) to support successful oncology brand launch, ensuring scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance with medical governance standards.
• Proposal: Build and maintain high‑impact scientific partnerships with oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support scientific exchange, gather launch‑relevant insights, and understand unmet medical needs within the disease area.
• Leads and facilitates scientific discussion between Abbott staff and external KOLs on Abbott related products and therapeutic areas.
• Proposal: Contribute to the initiation, execution, and follow‑up of oncology clinical studies, real‑world evidence initiatives, and Medical Affairs projects, in accordance with approved protocols, governance frameworks, and SOPs.
• Develop, review, and adapt oncology‑specific scientific materials (e.g., slide decks, disease education content) for external use at local scientific meetings, advisory boards, discussion forums, and formulary or HTA submissions.
• Serves as a point of medical query answer provider on queries received from external key stakeholders (e.g. KOLs, doctors, allied healthcare professionals etc.) and internal stakeholders (e.g. other functions such as QA, RA, PV, Commercial team etc.)
• Share feedback and scientific insights from HCPs and other stakeholders with cross‑functional teams in line with established processes.
• Support internal teams to develop scientific and disease‑area understanding through delivery of non‑promotional scientific updates and presentations.
• Support launch readiness activities, including internal medical training, scientific narrative development, and preparation of launch‑related scientific activities.
• Operate in alignment with medical governance, compliance requirements, and pharmacovigilance obligations.

Minimum Education

• Degree / advanced degree (e.g. BPharm, PharmD, MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred.

Minimum Experience / Training Required

• Knowledge Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge in medical therapeutic areas.
• Awareness and understanding of drug development, clinical trials and medical affairs.
• Knowledge of critical appraisal of scientific information and effective translation into medical stakeholder messages.
• Knowledge of standard business procedures including project management, finance and budgeting skills.
• Prior experience as an Oncology MSL or in an oncology‑focused Medical Affairs role is strongly preferred.

Language

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in a regional language is a definite asset.

Behaviors / Competencies

• Leadership capabilities: Good leadership and the ability to command the respect and support of the Abbott Medical and Commercial communities.
• Organizational skills.
• Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation, and a good track record of meeting deadlines and goals.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills – including written, spoken, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adjust and navigate communication complexity depending on audience – from executing high‑level scientific engagements with external healthcare professionals to explaining clinical data in layman terms to Patient Advocacy Groups or internal colleagues.
• Adaptability: Keeps abreast of new and/or evolving clinical data, practice guidelines and relevant healthcare policies. He/she should also demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
• Integrity and ethics: This individual must have a reputation for leading with high integrity and strong work ethics.
• Teamwork across functional areas.
• Conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Effective at developing and maintaining strong work relationships across the organization.
• Experience being an active contributor to cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic thinking.

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Medical & Scientific Affairs

Division

EPD Established Pharma

Location

Hong Kong > Hong Kong : 20/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

Not specified

Medical Surveillance

Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Not Applicable

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

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