Senior MSL, Aesthetics Portfolio – Scientific Leader

AbbVie Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to strategically support scientific objectives across a designated geography.

You will build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, present AbbVie’s science, and collaborate on medical affairs initiatives. The Senior MSL will work with cross-functional teams, support investigator-initiated studies, and ensure accurate documentation while traveling up to 75% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., PharmD, MD/DO, PhD).
• Senior MSL typically requires 3+ years; MSL typically 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders, academic centers, and researchers in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Present scientific information and education to healthcare professionals across the product lifecycle.
• Support research initiatives with AbbVie R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, including investigator meetings and external collaborations.
• Prepare the marketplace in new therapeutic areas, creating awareness and relationships within the medical community.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and commercial partners to develop and execute account plans.
• Provide medical/scientific responses to questions and conduct ongoing training for medical affairs and field staff.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and timely documentation of HCP interactions.

Skills

Strategic communication

Presentation skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to strategically support scientific objectives across a designated geography.

You will build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, present AbbVie’s science, and collaborate on medical affairs initiatives. The Senior MSL will work with cross-functional teams, support investigator-initiated studies, and ensure accurate documentation while traveling up to 75% within the territory.