Medical Advisor, Oncology

AbbVie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Medical Advisor to lead oncology medical strategy, collaborate cross-functionally, and develop robust medical plans with impactful evidence generation. The role supports MSL activities, builds scientific relationships with key stakeholders, and helps bring new products and indications to patients in need.

Travel ~30% across India and internationally, with strong emphasis on scientific accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with TA leads, marketing, and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• MD in Pharmacology or MBBS with MD in Pharmacology
• BDS/MDS with 7-8 years experience in medical strategic roles, preferably oncology
• General knowledge of drug development and clinical research is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy for assigned oncology products and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Develop and execute robust medical plans and evidence generation activities
• Provide scientific advice and ensure medical content accuracy across internal materials
• Engage with key opinion leaders and HCPs to advance scientific value propositions
• Deliver scientific presentations and medical education to healthcare professionals

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel flexibility

Education

MBBS with MD in Pharmacology

BDS/MDS with 7-8 years oncology experience

Job 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 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.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

As a Medical Advisor,youwill play a key role in leading and shaping the assignedoncology, portfolio strategyinclose collaborationwithcross functions, developing and executing strategic robust and innovative medical plans with impact, leading and developing targeted evidence generationas perplan. You will play a key rolein supporting the high performance of the MSL teamthrough scientific support as subject matter expert for assigned product, to partner withhealthcare professionalsto develop and align the scientific value propositions, informing through science and medicine across local and regional/national networks.

In this role, you will also befacilitatingpipeline product introduction and/orin-market registered product access by developing scientific relationships with external stakeholders such as key opinion leaders, prescribers, nurses, allied health professionals, patientsas required.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent communication and influencing skills with all internal stakeholders to develop and implement medical strategy, and to develop and implement medical plans to enhance the external environment which can provide the fastest access to new products/indications for our patients,health care professionals (HCP’s)and the greater community.

You willrepresentOncologyTA for medical affairs on all relevant cross functional teams and internal and external initiatives. The role will require~30% travel to meet important stakeholders, gatherinsightsandparticipatein key medical/scientific meetings/congresses.

Key Responsibilities

Develop andmaintainin depth knowledge for assigned product(s) / relevant therapeutic area(s) through attendance/ participation at key internal meetings/training sessions, relevant congresses, and seminars and by regular self-study of the national/international literature.

Provideexpert medical/scientific advice for assigned products and related therapeutic areas, including responding/coordinatingto requests for scientific/technicalinformation; contribute to the development and medical and scientific accuracy of core dossiers generated by the medical department (i.e.medical information,etc).

Establish andmaintainprofessional and credible relationships with key opinion leaders and academic centers; this will involveparticipatingin scientific congresses,conducting/coordinating advisory boards, round-table meetingsetcandother medical initiatives as per plan/strategy.

Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions,congressesetc.), whereapplicable/requested.

Screen relevant literature and other information from relevant scientific societies meetings and conferences and develop summaries of key messages for use within the Company (e.g.key areas of scientific/company interest,new trendsin diagnosis,monitoringand treatments in the therapeutic area, etc.)

Assist/Work closely with TA Lead/Head Medical Affairs todraft plans and execution of medical plans

Deliverregular updates tomarketing team on new evidence relevant to brand/TA to helpBU

Imparttraining to sales forces and other departments; develop and update relevant training materialsasrequired.

Clinical Research Activities:

Provide the required oversight to manage review, approval and conduct of IIS studiesin consultation with TA Lead/Head Medical Affairs

Supportthe global teamin the management of clinical studies, as appropriate

Review andapproval ofpromotional materialsin a fair, unbiased manner.Ensurethe medical/scientific content is correct and fully compliant withAbbvie’sinternal policies and guidelines.

Provide medical/scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives, asrequired. Monitor the environment for competitive intelligence (e.g.product strategies, studies, commercial messages, positioning, etc.) and communicate, whereappropriate, within the Company.

Work closely and coordinate with cross functions likemarketing, market access,Regulatory affairs,In-field sales team,Med Info, PV, Finance, asrequired.

Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct,Abbvie’spolicies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice.

Qualifications

• MBBS with a postgraduate qualification (MD in Pharmacology) and at least 4–5 years of experience in medical affairs, preferably in the oncology domain; or BDS/MDS with 7–8 years of experience in medical strategic roles, preferably in oncology.
• General knowledgeofdrug development and clinical researchisanaddedadvantage
• Keen interest in developing andmaintainingexpert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and in medical research in general
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills
• TravelRequirements:~30%. Requires travel pan Indiaand overseas when needed. Travelrequirementmay changeas per business needs.

Additional Information

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.