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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Medical Science Liaison Manager - Rheumatology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in science or pharmacology is required.
  • Strong people management and coaching skills are required.
  • Sound decision-making and communication skills are required.
  • A strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market is required.
  • The ability to drive results is required.
  • Strong relationships with external stakeholders, especially KEEs, are required.
  • A strong reputation among internal and external stakeholders is required.
  • The ability to express views clearly on right and wrong is required.
  • Clear recognition and discipline of performance are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an MSL action plan based on the brand and functional plan through scientific engagement, and teach and coach MSLs.
  • Enhance daily MSL activities to contribute to the creation of scientifically important evidence and strengthen MSLs' scientific and communication capabilities.
  • Manage and lead a team of MSLs.
  • Teach and coach direct reports to deliver effective scientific engagement.
  • Create and articulate medical education strategy.
  • Manage regional Key External Experts (KEEs) through scientific communication.
  • Identify and develop regional speakers.
  • Implement the publication strategy through Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) execution.
  • Develop scientific projects in partnership with healthcare practitioners.
  • Support regional science training for the sales team.
  • Reinforce brand messaging through clinical data dissemination.
  • Provide comprehensive coverage of medical congresses.
  • Coach MSLs to cultivate scientific engagement with Medical Target KEEs and develop strategic KEE interaction plans based on their needs.
  • Coach MSLs to build and maintain KEE relationships before product launch through a multichannel communication plan, provide scientific information and discussion, share accurate therapeutic-area knowledge and non-product scientific messages, and obtain Data Point Observations through scientific discussions.
  • Coach MSLs on the Contract-Based IIS process, including understanding IIS plans involving AbbVie products, progressing the company process with limited support, serving as a subject matter expert, supporting other departments from a scientific perspective, and providing scientific information.
  • Understand brand and medical plans for field execution and provide feedback from the field after functional plans are implemented.
  • Identify appropriate KEEs for medical-plan tactical actions by understanding their profiles, treatment policies, and perspectives.
  • Understand local action plans and objectives supporting clinical development, and collaborate with the Clinical Development in-field team to accelerate enrollment through scientific interaction.
  • Support MSL direct reports and enhance their individual career development plans; contribute to team management in collaboration with colleagues while understanding therapeutic-area and team policies.
  • Understand and execute the Medical and other stakeholder actions in the Commercial In-Field Team playbook, collaborate in the field as one team, and support other Medical team members.
  • Promote cross-functional product maximization by sharing the product target profile, protocol design, and pricing strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Science or a PhD is preferred.
  • More than three years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development, a Safety department, or research is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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