MSL/Sr. MSL, Psychiatry (Boston, MA)

Allergan; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) pension plan

Eligibility for long-term incentive programs

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Boston, MA. The role involves developing relationships with healthcare professionals, presenting data on products, and supporting research initiatives. Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and at least three years of industry experience. The position requires strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 75%. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• PhD or other advanced degree in health science or clinical discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of specific industry experience.
• Must have previous MSL experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders.
• Present data on products to healthcare professionals.
• Support research initiatives as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

The Medical Science Liaison develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support to AbbVie initiatives in assigned therapeutic areas. Facilitates information, education, and research activities for physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding current and future therapies in development or commercialized by AbbVie. Works closely with other AbbVie personnel to ensure information, education, and research needs of healthcare professionals are met and to ensure scientific and technical training needs of commercial organizations are identified and met.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining annual expenses within assigned budget parameters, accurate and timely documentation of above activities, and compliance with all AbbVie internal requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.

You Will

• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers and researchers in assigned therapeutic areas to ensure access to current medical and scientific information on AbbVie products.
• Present data on AbbVie products to healthcare professionals, including physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and other health care professionals upon request.
• Support research initiatives as requested by AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs Departments.
• Serve as internal medical and scientific resource to assigned AbbVie therapeutic areas for development of disease‑state and product communications and materials that are medically accurate, balanced, and consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• Support Round Table and Advisory Board sessions to ensure accuracy of scientific and clinical data.
• Conduct ongoing training to medical affairs, field sales, and other internal personnel as directed.
• Provide support for payer‑facing activities to public and commercial managed markets, as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (e.g., Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, APP in a relevant scientific discipline). Doctorate strongly preferred in a health science or clinical discipline.
• Minimum 3‑year total specific industry experience (pharma, device, etc.) and minimum 4 years post‑professional‑degree practice or relevant transferable experience (clinical practice, academic research, regulatory/scientific).
• Psychiatry experience highly preferred.
• Previous MSL experience required.
• Must possess problem‑solving and analytic skills to identify and translate specific territory and corporate needs into actions that will achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply foundational skills in Scientific Storytelling, Identifying Mobilizers and Active Listening.
• Must meet HCIR credentialing requirements to enter facilities and organizations in the assigned territory (background checks, drug screens, immunization/vaccination proof, etc.).
• Ability to learn and convey clinical and non‑clinical technical information effectively.
• Ability to engage the audience and help them understand and retain information.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.

Candidate must live in the territory or be willing to self‑relocate within the territory. The territory includes Boston, MA.

Job grade, level, and title will be determined by the selected candidate’s credentials, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) pension plan for eligible employees
• Eligibility to participate in long‑term incentive programs

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. US & Puerto Rico only. Applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation may contact the Human Resources team.