Dermatology Senior MSL — Field Medical Expert

BioSpace; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s MSL/Senior MSL I is a field-based scientific expert supporting research and business objectives across the product lifecycle in a defined geography. You will be the primary AbbVie science communicator to healthcare professionals and build enduring professional relationships with academic centers and researchers.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, strategic market awareness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet education and research needs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, APP) in a relevant scientific discipline. Doctorate strongly preferred in health science or clinical discipline.
• Senior MSL I: 2+ years of relevant experience; typically 3 years direct MSL experience
• MSL: 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to reside in the assigned territory – Seattle or Portland preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and other software skills; Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, presentation, and teaching skills; ability to work independently and in a team structure
• Meet HCIR credentialing requirements to enter facilities and organizations in territory
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical information effectively
• Ability to engage audience and help them understand and retain information

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in assigned areas of therapeutic interest to ensure access to current medical and scientific information
• Present scientific information and education relative to disease state, therapeutic landscape, and AbbVie products across the product lifecycle to healthcare professionals
• Support research initiatives as requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, including site evaluation and investigator meetings
• Prepares marketplace in new therapeutic areas of interest, creating awareness and relationships in the medical community
• Create and collaborate in relationships with internal cross-functional partnerships; work with field teams to develop and execute account plans
• Serve as a medical/scientific resource to healthcare providers through answering unsolicited medical questions
• Support and provide ongoing training to medical affairs, field sales and other internal personnel
• Practice core capabilities in strategic segmentation and optimal resource utilization
• Maintain compliance with policies and budget parameters

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

PharmD/MD/DO/PhD/APP

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AbbVie’s MSL/Senior MSL I is a field-based scientific expert supporting research and business objectives across the product lifecycle in a defined geography. You will be the primary AbbVie science communicator to healthcare professionals and build enduring professional relationships with academic centers and researchers.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, strategic market awareness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet education and research needs while maintaining