MSL/ Sr. MSL, Gastroenterology (Northern California)

AbbVie Inc; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison I to strategically support research and business objectives across therapeutic areas. This remote role involves developing relationships with healthcare professionals, presenting scientific information, and supporting research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and relevant experience, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. Join a company dedicated to innovative solutions that address serious health challenges and make a remarkable impact on people's lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Insurance

401(k)

Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, APP).
• Typically requires a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain relationships with thought leaders and researchers.
• Present scientific information to healthcare professionals.
• Support research initiatives and provide training to internal personnel.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Pharm D

MD/DO

PhD

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Purpose

The Senior Medical Science Liaison I is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the research and business objectives of a designated therapeutic area across the product lifecycle for a specific geography/territory. The Senior Medical Science Liaison I is the primary communicator of AbbVie science within a specific geography with healthcare professionals. The role involves developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support to AbbVie initiatives in assigned therapeutic areas. The Senior Medical Science Liaison I is viewed as a peer scientific expert in a designated therapeutic area/product.

Responsibilities

This role is considered remote but requires the employee to work within a reasonable distance from the primary cities.

• 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 on the designated therapeutic/product area.
• Present scientific information and education related to disease state, therapeutic landscape, and AbbVie products across the product lifecycle to healthcare professionals including physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and other health care professionals.
• Support research initiatives as requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs Departments and physician-initiated projects including site evaluation, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and external collaboration management.
• Prepare the marketplace in new therapeutic areas of interest, creating awareness and relationships within the Medical community.
• Create, maintain, and collaborate in relationships with internal cross-functional teams. Work within-field commercial teams to develop and execute account plans supporting shared business objectives. Serve as a scientific resource to commercial partners as appropriate.
• Serve as a medical/scientific resource to healthcare providers by answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing other clinically related information issues.
• Support and provide ongoing training to medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel as directed.
• Practice core capabilities in strategic segmentation and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, including accurate and timely documentation of HCP interactions.
• Maintain annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.

Qualifications

Advanced degree required (e.g., Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, APP). Doctorate strongly preferred in health science or clinical discipline.

• Typically requires a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and translate territory and corporate needs to support internal and external customers and achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software; excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and teaching skills; ability to work independently and in teams; adaptable to new structures and cultures; strong planning and organizational skills; leadership skills.
• Must meet HCIR credentialing requirements to access facilities in the territory, including background checks, immunizations, etc.
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical information effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

The candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within the territory, primarily Northern California.

Job grade, level, and title will be determined based on credentials, education, and experience.

Additional Information

The compensation range described is a base pay estimate, subject to factors like location. We offer comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, insurance, 401(k), and participation in incentive programs. Compensation details are at the company's discretion and may change.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more info, visit our EEO policy and reasonable accommodations page.